This podcast is an introduction to the 10 “Essential Elements” to achieve an exceptional performance culture. Episode by episode, we break down 5 elements in planning (“the What”) and 5 elements in leadership (“the How”) by having experts share their experience knowledge and expertise in realizing these Essential Elements. The “What” – or the Planning Elements are explored in our first five episodes:1 . Defining Purpose: Working on your charter, together2. Taking Stock: Getting real about today3. Communicating the Vision: Getting creative to define the future and chart the course4. Creating Ownership: Getting buy-in and rigorous implementation5. Ensuring Alignment: Identifying Roles/Responsibilities and KPI’sThe “How” or the Leadership Elements are explored in our last five episodes: 6. Leading Performance: Accountability and Communication7. Defining the desired operating culture8. Measuring the current culture9. Leading the desired culture10. Embedding the desired culture