Monday Morning Mojo

"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.     Reso...

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: ...

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.  ...

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.   Res...

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:...

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@cannonfinanc...

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 Elli...

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@cannonfin...

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.l...

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 Fi...

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. L...

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 stati...

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 pol...

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@ca...

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.c...

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, Questi...

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....

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 se...

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