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"While you and I are driving away from the crash, the robbery, the fight or the fire, first responders are driving directly into the fray, into the fight, into the fire." 👀  During this week's #MondayMorningMastery ​, Cody Phillips expresses lessons that we could all learn from our nations frontline workers. This could mean leaping into something that you don't feel fully prepared for. The t...

"The moment I think I know everything is the moment I have no right to be in business anymore." -Jack Welch, lifelong learner.    During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips discusses the importance of shifting your mindset into being a lifelong learner. Remember that there is no "finish line" or "end date" to when you should stop learning.   This week, Cody challen...

Rich Diviney has more than 20 years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer. He completed more than 13 overseas deployments, achieved multiple leadership positions (including the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command), and since retirement in early 2017, has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. During Rich’s time as...

During this week’s #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips discusses something that we’ve all done: spoken on something we know nothing about. Whether that’s because of pressure, ignorance or just to be a part of a conversation; we’ve all chimed in when not necessary.   This week, Cody challenges you to give people the benefit of the doubt and think about how everyone is fighting their own...

Reporting live from Florida ☀️ for this week’s #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips discusses why you should let go of your baggage. That emotional suitcase of 95% past and 5% future. The solution to this problem is often confused with a need for changing outside factors; your job, your house, your husband, your wife, however..."If YOU continue to walk around will all of that baggage a new enviro...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips discusses the different kind of motivators there are in life. When it comes to short term goals, Cody asks, "Can you use controlled anger and aggression in a positive manner to fuel your efforts to go further?"    This week, Cody challenges you to lean into the anger. If you're looking for that extra burst to help you complete your...

Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreemen...

Are you stuck in the fog? Rightfully so. Given the events of this year, we've all felt an insurmountable amount of stress, but what's important is how you've learned to deal with it. During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips tells the story of a friend that deals with the topic of reacting under pressure.   This week, Cody challenges you to look at your successes and be proud of...

During this week’s #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips covers the tale of two farmers: one with a negative attitude and one with a positive attitude. This story helps put in perspective the importance of your outlook on life. 🤔  “Every day there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.”   Cody challenges you this week to recognize the n...

"What we do, who we strive to be, can echo in eternity."  During this week's #MondayMorningMastery ​, Cody Phillips discusses impressionable lessons from the Rocky Series.  Phillips explains the difference between Rocky I and Rocky II, where we witness the collapse of humble beginnings to blinded greed.    This week, Cody challenges you to figure out if you're standing in the f...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips discusses the strong message behind The Dash, a poem by Linda Ellis. This poem emphasizes the importance of quality of life, as well as the impact that you leave behind on others.    This week, Cody challenges you to WORK ON YOUR DASH❗️   Attack the day ahead, own your life, and #BeNEXT.  --     🔓 Unlock e...

🚨According to research by social psychologist Dr. David McClellan of Harvard, the people you habitually associate with determine as much as 95% of your success or failure in life.🚨 How does that statement make you feel?   During this week's #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips discusses the importance of who you surround yourself with, AKA, your "flock." Are people you admire in your flock...

Are you thinking to your full potential? How do you think? Do your thoughts lift you up, give you hope, and look toward a bright future? Or do they constantly focus on the negative and leave you self-defeated? Your thoughts have the power to change your reality and lead you to your best possible life. In Believing is Seeing, Dr. Kevin Elko and Rev. Duane Thompson share what they have learned throu...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips takes an alternative learning approach, resulting in a powerful message that may help save your life.💡He references Taylor Swift and the important messages she displays on self-talk in her Netflix Documentary, Miss Americana.  This week, Cody challenges you to have that tough conversation with yourself.  ➡️Try to put in the real wo...

During this week's Monday Morning Mastery, Cody Phillips discusses the importance of NEVER quitting until YOU reach your DESTINY. He reiterates this message through telling the trials and tribulations of our 16th President, Abe Lincoln.🎩   If you haven't heard the inspirational tale of Honest Abe's life, watch this video in its entirety. We promise, you'll feel inspired to try AGAIN for...

During this week's Monday Morning Mastery, Cody Phillips discusses the concept of #trust ​ by telling the story of a young WWII soldier whose relentless trust, no matter what the circumstance, led him to success❗️🙌  Cody challenges you this week to trust others and to be someone that others can trust.   Attack the day ahead, own your life, and #BeNEXT ​.   --    🔓...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips discusses how personal and professional growth take hard work and dedication. This means putting in that extra effort during the after hours. Cody references the transformation of caterpillar to butterfly to help the audience better understand this "metamorphosis" process of leadership growth.🐛 🦋  This week, Cody challenges you all to...

Is your company in the midst of the Predictable Crises of Growth...Of Overload? Of Stall-Out? Of Free Fall? Why is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment—find an attractive market, formulate the right strategy, win new customers. But when Bain & Company’s Chris Zook and James A...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who challenge you, people who bring you closer to your goals. He uses the analogy of birds flying in V Formation by explaining, yes, they could #FlySolo , however, they will have more success and ease flying in a group.   This week, Cody challenges you to assess the peopl...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery , Cody Phillips gets #real about having The Fear Of Hope. 🙌🏼Cody challenges you to watch this week's video and ask yourself, is the fear of hope holding you back❓Try and remember that there is no #failure to be afraid of; only feedback, only learning.   Start 2021 by allowing yourself to be vulnerable and chase those dreams. You'll never know t...

For the first #MondayMorningMastery of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣, Cody Phillips discusses the importance of not letting your past get in the way of your future❗️He references Circus Elephants, held down by a mere rope and stake, independence lost. Cody challenges each and every one of you to go into the New Year choosing NOT to accept those false boundaries and limitations created by your past. A metaphorical...

NOW IS YOUR TIME‼️ WHAT are you waiting for❓ WHO are you waiting for❓ WHY are you waiting❓  During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips wants you to ask yourself ALL of these questions when thinking about your #dreams 💭 and #goals ✍️.    As you look towards 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ DO NOT let your inner voice discourage you. DO NOT let external voices discourage you. Remember, t...

During this week's #MondayMorningMastery, Cody Phillips wanted to say a giant THANK YOU to everyone who has supported The NEXT Academy during 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣0️⃣. Thank you for being candid with your comments, messages and all of your support over this past year. Don't fret, he'll be back next week to kick you into high gear for 2021. Attack the week ahead, own your life, and #BeNOW. -- 🔓 Unlock exclusi...

🎅⚠️ No Dumping Zone ⚠️🎅 So many #frustrating things happen to each and every one of us weekly. This year it may feel overwhelming. Your family member comments on your weight, your Amazon package is missing, whatever it may be...you should never dump those frustrations onto others.  Too many times, we feel as if WE are on the receiving end of our peers' bad days. During this week's #MondayMo...

"Over the later parts of my life I’ve run into scenarios or situations that have challenged me to handle #pressure. These situations have revealed a stunning truth...I feel and subsequently handle pressure much differently now than when I was younger. You know the exact feeling I’m talking about. A feeling of unease in its kindest moments or great despair and panic in its worst. If that’s you…I of...