Monday Morning Mojo

Just because you are current doesn't mean you are proficient. One gets you in the gate; the other propels you forward. In this episode, Phil uses pilots, lawyers, and advisors to explain the important distinction between the two words. What steps are you and your colleges taking to raise your proficiency in every area of your practice? Listen in as Phil identifies what he believes to be a significant gap for advisors and three areas for growth. Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

If someone had told you that 2020 would be a year of compounding and confusing issues that would bring extreme change, would you have believed them? Not likely. But here we are and many of these issues are somewhat out of our immediate control. When we lose control, we tend to do one of two things, neither of which are sensible. Listen in as we explore how to shift our thinking to overall wellness and employ the simple acronym W.I.N. that will keep us on track. Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Recognize and reach out. It’s not hard but can make a tremendous impact. When we take the time to genuinely celebrate others, we are being human. We are acting in other’s best interest, not our own. In this episode, Phil reminds us to be mindful of key events in the lives of others. He encourages us to connect with each other authentically in these moments; it will deepen the relationship and bonds that connect us. Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

People need to be inspired, not dejected. Optimism generates hope. In this episode, Phil shares what has been his “great sanity equalizer” throughout the quartine and the power of three words, “Don’t Stop Believin.’” He leaves us with a challenge to be beacons of hope and optimism; don’t stop believing. Resources: Peloton - https://www.onepeloton.com/ Jonathon Cain, Journey keyboarist - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/16/760315306/journey-dont-stop-believin-american-anthem Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 Fall 1981 - https://kool.radio.com/blogs/american-top-40-the-80s/casey-kasems-at-40-from-november-28-1981 Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The key to success lies in action, not just observation. The best leaders are highly focused on not simply surviving but positioning their firms and practices to thrive; they are optimistic, positive minded, glass half-full individuals. So, step up and step forward. Seize the opportunity; it’s go time! In this episode, Phil challenges each of us to focus on growth and prosperity; don’t simply wait out the storm Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Famous words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt were appropriate in 1933 and are still appropriate today, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” In this episode, Phil shares a personal example of how he has not let fear stop him from accomplishing his goals. He encourages us to be safe but to get on with living. Life is meant to be lived! Resources: Franklin D. Roosevelt: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt/ FDR’s First Inaugural Address: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/ Delta: https://www.delta.com/ Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Many of us have done more video calls in the last two months than we did in all of last year. Whether you love them or despise them, video calls are invaluable to maintaining human connectivity, especially in the world today. We absorb so much with not only our ears but also our eyes. Our digital footprint has never been more important than it is today. Reach out if you want to talk through ideas of how to grow yours. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Life changes daily, sometimes in small incremental ways while other times it changes suddenly, like it has as a result of COVID-19. It can be exhausting trying to fight change, but if we proactively adjust and adapt to it, overtime, “new” will feel “normal.” In this episode, Phil challenges us to think about the adjustments we’re making and plan to make in post-pandemic life. Resources: Bob Dylan, “The Times They Are a Changin”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90WD_ats6eE Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil encourages us to seek greatness. He cautions us though that achieving it will be hard and sustaining it will be even harder. Whether you are striving for a great relationship, a great career, or to have a great day, you have to have a vision of what it will look like, and more importantly, you have to be willing to put in the work. Winning is our strategy and win we will. Go seek greatness. Resources: Jim Collins, Author of Good to Great: https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html Neil Patel, Entrepreneur: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilpatel/#514532e2181e George Anders, Author of Perfect Enough: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/18/books/chapters/perfect-enough.html University of Alabama, Head Coach Nick Saban: https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/nick-saban/937 Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

When to reopen. Like many issues that face the U.S. today, there are two hard sides and one in the middle. One can argue health is at the core of all three sides. In this episode, Phil reminds us that we all have personal agency. No matter the decision of others, we all have the ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and choose what’s best for us as individuals. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil expresses gratitude for advice he has received over the years.  Why now? Why this advice? Well, Phil wasn’t necessarily sold on the decisions, but followed through anyway.  Listen in; you’ll be glad you did. Resources: Gloria Gainer, “I Will Survive”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARt9HV9T0w8 The Weather Girls “It’s Raining Men”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aZJBLAu1E Chuck Jordan:  https://grahlconstruction.com/about-us/ Kyle McDonald:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mcdonald-59786a27/ John Yackel:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-yackel/ Peloton:  https://www.onepeloton.com/ Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

If leaders focus on what can be built going forward and not dwell in what’s being lost or destroyed, we can all come out of this even better than we went in. In this episode, Phil challenges all of us to focus on building the future, create and believe in the vision about what can become. Have energy, faith, and most importantly, be optimistic. Resources: Tash Elwyn, President and CEO of Raymond James & Associates: https://www.raymondjames.com/about-us/leadership-team/tash-elwyn Cannon Connects, Host Phil Buchanan with Guest Tash Elwyn: https://bit.ly/ccphilandtash Dr. Bob Rotella, Ph.D.: http://www.rotellaperformanceworkshops.com/about-bob.html General Colin Powell: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/colin-powell Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Our brains are hardwired for one of two responses in difficult situations: fight or flight.   In this episode, Phil challenges us to replace our fear with courage, compassion, and optimism.  He encourages us to choose focus on the things that matter most in your life during these times, and be safe. Resources: “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear” - Ambrose Redmoon Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil recalls a famous movie from 1993 and the way it relates to our emotions today.  In times of immediate and sudden change, we are not only tested but also demonstrate our ability to adapt and succeed.  He leaves us with a very important action step. Resources: Harold Ramis: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000601/ Groundhog Day: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107048/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Bill Murray: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000195/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t1 Andie MacDowell: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000510/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t2 Chris Elliott: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254402/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cl_t3   Phil’s Tips for Dealing with Current Challenges:  https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6648289437870538753/ Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Fear. Anxiety. Humor. Disbelief. A month ago, most of us couldn’t image the current situation we’re in. Yet, today, we find ourselves navigating it. In this episode, Phil encourages all of us to step up, kick through, and move forward through the uncertain days and weeks ahead, just as those before us did. The human spirit will shine through; find the positives. From all of us at Cannon, Safe health and Godspeed. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Performance improves when actions and results are measured; however, it’s a bit more nuanced than that. Short-term results often occur simply because we start measuring things, but sustainable long-term performance is based on measuring and reporting the right things. In this episode, Phil shares keys to achieving long-term results and success. As we approach the end of the first quarter, he challenges you to go back and look at your goals for 2020. Are you measuring the right things? Resources: Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/ Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

What we do today has an impact on tomorrow. In this episode, Phil shares a personal example of two miniscule activities he does every day. Small things require little effort and time, but they yield big positive rewards. Live life today by remembering tomorrow. What exactly does that mean? Listen in to learn more. Resources: Jesse Itzler, Entreprenueur, Author, Keynote Speaker: https://jesseitzler.com/ “Remember Tomorrow” Iron Maiden: http://bit.ly/remembertomorrowironmaiden Steve Harris, Musician: http://bit.ly/steveharrisironmaiden Paul Diano, Musician: http://bit.ly/pauldiannoironmaiden Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Are you truly passionate about how you spend the majority of your time? Join in on this week’s episode as Phil tells us a story about the famous and influential jazz musician, Wynton Marsalis. Wynton is an example of how a passion can turn into a craft. As we start a new week, let’s work to spend more time doing what we are passionate about; in turn, we’ll elevate our craftsmanship. Resources: Wynton Marsalis: http://bit.ly/2VrRjCW “Wynton’s Blues” by David Hajdu: http://bit.ly/2TmeJXG “I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance,” Victor Young: http://bit.ly/3adzQCC “I Don’t Stand a Ghost of a Chance,” Bing Crosby: http://bit.ly/2waoWP4 Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

“I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% of how I react to it.” – Charles Swindoll How do you handle a dead battery? A delay at the airport? A flat tire? How we react to unexpected and inconvenient disruptions in our lives can define our experiences. Phil challenges us to prepare for such events and control our response to them. Resources: Robert Biswas-Diener, “The Three Types of Complaining”: http://bit.ly/2SIa0R2 Jim Rohn Quote: http://bit.ly/32dMr5R Charles R. Swindoll Quote: http://bit.ly/3bTeegm Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

John Meachem is not only a legendary writer but also a great communicator. One of his most recent works is his book, Songs of America, written with one of country music’s legends, Tim McGraw. In today’s episode of Monday Morning Mojo, Phil decribes the different techniques that John uses in his writings. How can you improve your communication techniques? Tune in to learn more. Resources: John Meachem: http://www.jonmeacham.com/ Tim Mcgraw: https://timmcgraw.com/ Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com