Monday Morning Mojo

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

In this episode, Phil shares two quotes attributable to Mark Twain, the first quote is "it is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” The second quote is “it ain't what you don't know that gets you in trouble; it's what you know for sure that just ain't so." Critical thinking and analysis require energy and effort. From making political decisions to choosing healthcare professionals, it is important to do your own research to form your own opinion.    Resources: Mark Twain, “The Father of American Literature” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In this episode, Phil reminds us of the value and power of relationships. Nothing will mean more throughout our lives than the relationships we build. He concludes the episode by encouraging us to choose wisely how we invest time.   What are the two characteristics critical to building and maintaining relationships? Listen in.   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 identifies the many characteristics of genuine leaders while addressing the common mistakes new leaders make as they navigate their new position. What is relaxed power? The best leaders have it. 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

In this episode, Phil shares the importance and value of being a part of a peer group or association. You, your business, and your industry will be better because of it.  Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

“Live your life as a learning man, not a learned man.” - Ted Ridlehuber In this episode, Phil cautions about the influence of others’ opinions. Do your own research; be open to new perspectives. That’s when we learn, evolve, and grow. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

One of the hardest things to develop in elite professionals is the simplification of communication. Be passionate and concise in your explanations. Remove 50% of the complexity in your presentation. Then, go back and reread your notes and remove the other 50%. You’ll have better meetings, and your audience will appreciate, respect, and trust you even more.   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 discusses how a scene from the movie Facing the Giants is a metaphor for many business dilemmas. If you do a and b, and you do both well, your business revenues should grow over time. But, like the scene from the movie, there’s more to success.   Summer days are almost over; now, it is time to refocus on disciplines and routines. Don’t just hope for rain; prepare the fields.   Resources: Facing the Giants, Preparing for Rain Scene https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10154597198713754

In being absent, we lose context. We miss things more easily. As a result, our sense of respect for and engagement with others suffers.   In this episode, Phil shares his appreciation of and concern for our new-found remote “offices.” Lean in as he ponders the benefits and unintended consequences on our physical and emotional well-being.   Resources Serengeti - https://www.serengeti.com/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. In this episode, Phil shares how he made lemonade out of lemons. Even when it’s easier to walk away from problems, he encourages us to find an opportunity out of the situation.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Have you recently reviewed your brand management processes? To whom do you wish to be seen as professionally attractive? Do your brand strategies and placements fit effectively? Is their aspiration in your brand?   Quality, value, and branding work collectively, and when they do, it’s apparent. Listen to this episode to hear Phil share a couple of brand examples of how this works and why it matters.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Phil recently had extra time to read, research, and explore things outside his typical purview. Doing so reminded him of why this is so important. Taking time to expose ourselves to different things is invaluable. We learn and can find points of connection to other experiences, knowledge, and even people. It helps shape you as well as those around us. All of this has a rippling effect.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

How will you be remembered? We will be remembered by many for the accomplishments we made, but many more will remember us for the small, what may have seemed insignificant moments at the time. In this episode, Phil shares two individuals from his hometown who were inspiring and gave him sound advice. You may know these two individuals too! One is a well-known author; the other is a former NFL player.   Resources: Billy Mathis, Football Player -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Mathis Stuart Woods, Author -  https://www.stuartwoods.com/bios/stuart-woods   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

As a frequent flyer, Phil navigates the airport with ease. However, his recent travel experience was “one of those days that tests us.” He finally boarded the flight physically and mentally exhausted; things were not going well for him. Then, he met Summer. Our attitude and actions can transform another person’s day, and Summer did just that. Listen in to hear the whole story and find out who Summer is.   Resources: Delta Air Lines https://www.delta.com/   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Most industries face an ongoing challenge in recruiting, retaining, and engaging employees within their companies. In this episode, Phil breaks down what this looks like in collegiate athletics. The answer might be as simple as… 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

In this episode, Phil shares a recent conversation he had with his daughter about the stigma of seeing a therapist and its consequences on mental health. Health is not only physical but also mental and emotional. We must take care of all aspects of it. Improving performance/quality and managing stress/expectations usually involves some external assistance. What if we thought of therapists as life coaches instead? Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

As we get older, birthday celebrations seem to be smaller affairs. However, the number of people who reach out to us with birthday wishes has grown. This year on Phil’s birthday, as he received birthday messages, he started a new exercise. What did he do? Listen in to find out; it’s something you will want to try out on your next birthday!   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com