Monday Morning Mojo

Every career, job, or project brings challenges and frustrations. Yet magic is often found in meeting those challenges and persevering. We all need to feel a sense of purpose that we are part of something bigger than ourselves and that we are contributing; fulfilled individuals contribute to the greater good. What gives you purpose and fulfillment?    Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Without core beliefs for which a leader will not waiver, all other skills will yield only short-term gains. The very best leaders hold strong convictions, but they convey them with gentle language. What are your three to four strong convictions from which you are unwilling to waver? Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Public praise is a force multiplier. It causes positive ripple effects that lead others to repeat their actions. When we acknowledge others, we are not only recognizing them, but we are also demonstrating the very best of ourselves. At a recent conference, Phil ran into a colleague, Belinda. The words shared by Belinda had a compounding impact. Listen in to hear the story.     Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Belinda Sherman, SVP, Director of Product Management and Financial Planning  https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-sherman-cfp%C2%AE-22b13456/

As the saying goes, we all put our pants on one leg at a time.   Even the best leaders, advisors, athletes, and professionals, filled with confidence, enthusiasm, and charisma, still have insecurities, fears, and doubts; they’ve just figured out the secret that allows them to preserve and thrive through them.   What do they do differently? Listen in to find out!   Resources:   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com   Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

“Make sure you get the right people on the bus and in the right seats. Then, you can figure out where to drive the bus.” Good to Great, Jim Collins How will you know if you’ve hired the right person? The War for Talent is bigger than simply the job description or CV. In this episode, Phil shares an exercise to help visualize what at the end of the day are the real keys to hiring success.     Resources: Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't, Jim Collins https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Activity yields results, while busy means productive. Or does it?   Phil points to examples in today's episode that suggests otherwise. In fact, he not only gives us clarity on these concepts but also offers incentives to rewrite the use of our time and energy.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Have you read “The Dash?” The bestselling book, inspired by the poem, is about how life is a date of birth, a date of death, and a simple dash in the middle.   With so much in our life being theoretically beyond our control, it is good to examine what we can control. In this episode, Phil shares five of these things. Listen in to make the most of your dash; live with purpose, passion, and love.   Resource: “The Dash: Making a Difference with Your Life from Beginning to End” by Linda Ellis and Mac Anderson - https://www.amazon.com/Dash-Making-Difference-Your-Beginning/dp/1400319986   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

While hopes and dreams inspire us, it is the moments that make memories keeping us centered. Sometimes life gets in the way of our plans. Those plans will still be there, but the moments might not. Take time to enjoy the moments.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Ships full of horses, sailors, and soldiers have sailed from Cuba, headed towards the Yucatan Peninsula. The mission is to attack the Aztec empire and seize the world’s richest treasure which has never been done before. Upon landing on the peninsula, they were not ordered to attack but to burn their own boats. Why? Listen to the episode to be encouraged on how to attack your 2023 objectives.   Resources: Cortés and the Fall of the Aztec Empire - https://www.worldhistory.org/article/916/cortes--the-fall-of-the-aztec-empire/   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Go Dawgs! Join host Phil, who is a long-time, avid Georgia Bulldog fan and resident of Athens, GA. as he celebrates the first time in the University of Georgia Football history, a back-to-back National Championship win. He explains how running a college athletic program is no different than running a business. There is a simple question to ask yourself, W.I.N.? Listen in to hear more.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Think about your favorite trip and why was it your favorite. Energy can be contagious. Smile genuinely and have high positive energy; it will make for a memorable experience.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Peace on Earth; is it achievable? Without peace on Earth, can there be goodwill towards men? In this episode of Monday Morning Mojo, Phil shares the truces of 1914 and 1944. While we can argue at any point of the year, perhaps, especially during the season, we should offer a truce instead. We wish you a Happy Holidays! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

What’s the important skill in wealth management? Listen in to hear Phil unpack this question. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Pets, especially dogs, can add so much to a family’s life. Research even shows they can be mood lifters. They can increase happiness, reduce stress, and help you feel more secure. They also teach responsibility. In this episode, Phil reminisces on all the great dogs he’s had in his life – most recently, his family’s dog Ellie that passed away last week. Listen to hear the characteristics that Ellie and many other dogs have that humans should show more often. Resources: Maggie's Song, Chris Stapleton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ3J9YnXmUI Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Lessons learned is a process that lasts a lifetime, but don’t keep learning the same lessons.   As you finish out 2022, Phil challenges you to go back and pinpoint two to three things that didn’t go as planned this year; do a postmortem on them.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

On this Monday of Thanksgiving week, it is a tradition that Phil shares his version of the late Furman Bisher’s “I’m Thankful.” In this episode, Phil pauses and gives thanks to all the people and things that matter most to him. As you begin this week, we challenge you to take time to think about what you’re thankful for this Thanksgiving. Resources: Furman Bisher – “I’m Thankful” -  https://bit.ly/2pLkZh2   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Curiosity is one of the traits that is a unique differentiator in the best leaders. Curious people are lifelong learners. What are the other two characteristics that the best leaders have? Listen in to find out.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Veteran’s Day isn’t just a holiday; it’s a time to reflect, remember and honor the service of those who have and are currently serving our country. In this episode, Phil shares the history of Veteran’s Day and takes time to reflect on and appreciate veterans. Thank you for your service, Veterans.  Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

How can something so commonplace be so memorable? In this episode, Phil shares about a recent event he attended that involved elaborate ice in drinks and as decorations. There were ice sculptures in the bar and hors d'oeuvre area, focal points highlighted by whites and floral arrangements, but the best was the ice in the cocktails. To conclude this episode, Phil leads listeners with a challenge. Listen in to hear more!   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Phil recently found himself drained after listening to a presentation about the interconnectivity of global health. Intellectually, he was engaged, but emotionally, he was fatigued and a little bored after maintaining his attention span for the entire presentation. This made him think about a scene from The Wolf of Wall Street. Facts and statistics are just that, but stories about facts and statistics change behavior. Listen in!   Resources:  The Wolf of Wall Street, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UspZGJ-TrI Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com