How often have you been down the road on an initiative and thought to yourself, "Why am I doing this?" You're just like the rest of us. We tend to shoot first, then aim - something that carries more potential for regret as we age.My guest, Mary Rapaport, is an expert on strategic thinking. Although her work is primarily with organizations, I wanted to tap her knowledge on how you and I can be more strategic in our 4th Quarter planning and execution.Mary and I discuss 4 important insights when it comes to being more strategic: 1) being future-focused; 2) having an ecosystem mindset; 3) employing outside perspective; and 4) being adaptive.I really think you'll benefit from this episode. It will give you back your agency (your ability to see options and choice).My guest is Mary Rapaport, the creator of the Strategic Playground Workshop and the Chief Xceleration Officer at Xcelerate.  Mary brings over two decades of expertise in organizational transformations, change initiatives, brand strategy, and learning strategy. With a proven track record in transforming organizations to align strategically with company goals, Mary has a talent for helping others develop their strategic thinking. Her knack for creating immersive learning experiences leads to those transformative "aha" moments that unlock the full potential of individuals and teams. You can find Mary here:https://xceleratebiz.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryrapaport/To learn more, visit:www.servingstrong.comListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:www.missionmatters.com/author/scott-couchenour