First Friday Feedback

Since the start of 2022, Phil has been encouraging listeners to determine where they are focusing their firm's and their own personal development. Beyond knowledge enhancement, four distinct themes have emerged. Each is critical to long-term success. Listen in as Phil unpacks each of the four themes and leaves you with a challenge to invest time to chart an intentional path to a better you. Resour...

As humans, we are designed to build and evolve personal and professional growth. In a recent poll Phil did on LinkedIn, almost 40% of respondents indicated they intended to take classes on a variety of subjects. The start of 2022 is exciting, but it can be frustrating as the challenges of the prior year look to be carrying forward. Listen in to hear a quote Phil shares to encourage you to take own...

Appropriately, gratitude was the theme of the month of November; it doesn't and shouldn't only last for a season though. In this episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil shares three simple but intentional ways to make gratitude perpetual.   Resources: Janet Lowe, Executive Vice President and Director of Vectra Wealth Management -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-lowe-11997b5/ David Hill, CEO of I...

Phil recently posed the question on social media 'What is your ideal workplace?' 55% answered hybrid, 34% answered in-person, and 11% answered remote. In this month's episode, he explores the reasons behind employees' and employers' workplace preferences. In addressing the statistics from the poll mentioned above, he shares the positives as well as setbacks of each and provides suggestions for how...

This month's episode of First Friday Feedback addresses questions and comments from listeners from Episode 507: Seasons of Change, Episode 505: Asking the Right Questions, Episode 504: Apply the Lesson, and The Cannon Curve with Guest John Yackel. Phil responds to the following questions: Do you ever truly get comfortable with change? Are you applying all that you've learned or simply doing what o...

Unsung heroes, old friends, and visionaries. Listeners reiterate three key lessons from last month's episodes. Take the time to understand others; what motivates them and what they're passionate about. Love binds us: different political views, opinions, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. Look past differences to see the bigger picture. Resources: Jeff Bezos, CEO and Founder of Amazon -  https://www....

In this episode, Phil comments on listener's feedback about the power of music, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and building a better tomorrow for all. He also answers one listener's question about how to develop better, more realistic perspectives. Listen in to continue the conversations from the past month! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to:  mojo@cannonfinancial...

This episode of First Friday Feedback is about leadership and rising above. What is a leader's role in strengthening weak links?  Why do leaders pivot? How do you focus on the positive of change?  Tune in as Phil answers these listener questions as well as provides a four-prong approach to dealing with criticism.  Join the conversation and rise above. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, an...

In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil unpacks episode 489, The Main Thing, after a listener questions his perspective about long-term planning. Another listener's feedback reminds us to slow down, be mindful and thankful, but to keep moving forward. The final listener asks for advice on how to get veteran colleagues' help on further developing client interaction skills. Listen in!...

In this month's episode, Phil shares his personal reflections on responses from three listeners. One listener reminds us that even though life can be hard, we get to pick our path. Another listener encourages us to learn from our pasts but not to let it define us. The final listener gives us practical advice, "Just because we can, doesn't mean we should." Phil concludes the episode with the most i...

It's been a year since the world first shut down for COVID-19; a lot has been learned, but there's still more to learn. In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil shares and responds to listener's feedback on changes and lessons learned in the past year. Listen in to hear more! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to:  mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Frid...

This month's episode is packed full of listener feedback and questions! Join Phil as he relates and responds to this feedback and gives insight and direction to your questions. Mistakes, accountability peer groups, planting seeds, mentorship, and technology are a few of the key topics in this episode. Don't miss the full conversation; listen in. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feed...

Join Phil this month for an untraditional yet timely episode of First Friday Feedback. In this episode, Phil addresses the recent event at our nation's Capitol and provides listeners with three takeaways that he learned and continues to use from a negotiation class many years ago. He concludes with four challenges for all of us to embrace and live by every day; go be a bright light in the world to...

In this month's episode, Phil responds to feedback from three listeners on a range of topics; the importance of spending time with people with different perspectives than you, ease of entry, and 360-degree leadership. He also addresses the impact of the pandemic on the way we do business. He concludes the episode by answering the last question and sharing his takeaway for the year 2020. Resources:...

In this month's First Friday Feedback episode, Phil responds to three listener's questions and comments. Listen in as Phil unpacks the importance of embracing different points of view and why you should invest in developing someone versus simply teaching them. He concludes with advice and suggestions of how to do little things for others on a more consistent basis. Resources: Please send Comments,...

In this month's First Friday Feedback episode, Phil responds to three listener's insightful and introspective questions and comments. This episode offers advice for aspiring leaders of change, reiterates the importance and impact of nudges, and encouragement for how to interact with people that bring out less than our best. Listen in! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to:  m...

This month's episode is truly full of feedback! Phil shares two listener's in-depth comments and experiences during the pandemic as a response to Monday Morning Mojo episodes Stronger (Episode 453) and Baseball, Hot Dogs, and Apple Pie (Episode 450). He also shares several listener's Simple Pleasures (Episode 454). Thank you for submitting comments and for being a loyal listener of all our podcast...

In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil dives deeper into three topics discussed in July's podcast episodes. Listen in as Phil identifies a few areas that he believes advisors should constantly be working on to enhance their proficiency. He also gives suggestions on how to re-engage and stay engaged with important relationships in our lives despite the challenges of the pandemic. He...

In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil unpacks two timely questions submitted by subscribers of our sister podcasts.  Listen in as he shares three recommendations for staying engaged with clients and centers of influence in today's world. Then in conclusion, Phil outlines four steps forward to impart real change to the diversification challenge within the wealth management industry...

In today's episode, Phil opens up about his reaction to current events and the piercing question; how do we address the issue of racism in our country?  None of us are exempt from the responsibility.  In fact, we must find a way to start and engage in the uncomfortable conversations.  To be outraged by senseless acts is simply not enough.  We must find a way to separate the byproducts of rage from...

In this month's episode, Phil unpacks feedback and questions from two listeners. Listen in as Phil gives advice on how to elevate your game during these times and as he recaps four personal takeaways from Cannon Connects interviews, a pop-up series as a result of the pandemic. Resources: Cannon Connects: https://www.cannonfinancial.com/podcast/episode-45-cannon-connects Tash Elwyn, President and C...

We have two impactful notes to unpack from listeners on topics of practical business routines and positive outlooks. Let's jump into April's episode of First Friday Feedback. Our team wants you to know we love our extended Cannon community. We hope you stay safe and secure; we are with you in this fight. We will endure; we will get past this. Phil's Tips for Dealing with Current Challenges:  How t...

Are you a young female professional in the financial industry or do you know someone who is? Do you want to be a force for good? Have you thought of ways to improve your communication skills? Join Phil in an episode full of insight; there is something for all of us to learn. Phil gives advice to young female professionals in the industry, his thoughts on how we can handle the negativity on social...

What elements of value do you bring? How do you find your purpose? What was your motivation in letting others host Monday Morning Mojo during the month of December?  Join us on this month's First Friday Feedback as Phil dives into these questions submitted by our podcast listeners. We hope you have a great month! Be sure to join us in March for our next episode. Resources: Please send comments, qu...

To kick off the first podcast of the new year, Phil answers questions submitted by our listeners on themes of passion, reflection, and goal setting. How do you prepare for a new year? What lessons did you learn in 2019? What can you do to be more involved 2020? As you join in, you'll find insight and encouragement on how to make the most of 2020. Happy New Year! Resources: Please send comments, qu...