"If you want to change culture, you have to change the systems." John Losey is a sought-after coach and consultant that guides leaders in the entrepreneurial community. He is a thought partner and advisor for senior leadership, often working alongside the C-Suite as their outside support. With two decades of experience in organizations of various sizes - from small businesses to large corporations, John has acquired invaluable insights about the importance of having a clear purpose and mission in strategic planning. He recently authored the book 'The Pottery Panda: The Art of Intentional Progress', which is a unique business fable about this very subject. During this episode, you will: Discover the key elements of successful strategic planning for any organization Uncover the crucial role of purpose and mission in guiding your strategic planning process Learn the balance between visionary thinking and practical implementation in strategic planning Hear about the Pottery Panda tale and how storytelling can enhance your approach to strategic planning Realize the importance of community input and feedback in achieving strategic planning success During this conversation John does a great job of explaining why it is important to ensure your organization has a clear purpose and mission before starting the strategic planning process. If you want to avoid zigzagging down the wrong path make sure to take a listen. Remember that if you want to change culture, you must change the systems in place within your organization. If you want to change your environment, then reach out to Magical Vacation Planner. They will help you take a vacation that will give you the rest needed to support your professional plan. Give them a call at 407-442-2694 or use the link on my website.  Connect with John https://intowisdomgroup.com/ The Pottery Panda Connect with Dan: www.dancockerell.com About Dan - https://dancockerell.com/about/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dancockerell/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dancockerell/ Facebook - www.facebook.com/dancockerellspeaker Episode Highlights 00:01:34 - John's background 00:04:07 - Diving into strategic planning 00:06:15 - The Pottery Panda book 00:10:53 - Key concepts from the book 00:13:27 - Shifting Mindset to Focus on Success 00:14:48 - Emotional Intelligence and Critical Thinking 00:15:56 - Wisdom of Looking at the Opening 00:18:29 - Pottery Panda and Strategic Planning