Monday Morning Mojo

The qualities that build an exceptional person cannot be enumerated or quantified; there is no algorithm to achieve “greatness.” By contributing even a small percentage more in your day-to-day activities, overtime, you will be able to see a better you. In today’s episode, we discuss the many aspects that make a person truly great as well as the path to get there. Listen to discover how the compounding effects of your effort can put you among the best of the best. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The strain that we put on ourselves to accomplish a specific goal or to achieve a certain promotion is often misplaced. In fact, it is usually the goals and promotions that we don’t achieve that end up impacting our lives the most. In today’s episode, we challenge you to take a moment to reflect on what you’ve learned and how you have grown as a result of unanswered prayers in your life. By evalutating your achievements and defeats on a macro-scale rather than a micro-scale, you will be able to glean a more wholistic view and appreciate your growth and development. Resources: Garth Brooks, “Unanswered Prayers,” -  https://bit.ly/2tJEpiM Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Experiencing turbulence can give you feelings of regret and remorse for taking on that particular obstacle. However, enduring these intense moments can also provide you with the focus and confidence you need to be successful, despite the stress.   Join us today as we explore the rewards of persevering through challenging experiences. Also, don’t forget to check out today’s episode for details about a special opportunity for a chance to win a treat on us. This is an episode that you don’t want to miss! Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Can small acts make a big difference? Sometimes, the little, obscure moments teach us the most powerful lessons and are vital to our growth. When we act to be helpful, no matter the size of the task, we make life better for others. In today’s episode, Phil challenges us to shift our mindsets to think more like servant leaders. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com James (Jimmy) Williams, Former CEO of SunTrust - https://bit.ly/2AvkPMN Gregory Cheng, Vice President and Business Development Officer at Pershing - https://bit.ly/2R6bDZH

Building the right financial plan for your client is a lot like building a new house. There is no “cookie-cutter” plan that will fit each client. Each individual or family has distinct characteristics; therefore, a unique financial plan must be curated for every client. In today’s episode, we reflect on the impact of taking the time to wholistically evaluate your client’s goals and circumstances. Listen in to discover how doing so will elevate your clients’ experience and cultivate true loyalty. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

In the face of a loss, do you allow yourself to wallow in disappointment? Or, do you quickly dust off your shoulders and get back to work? The way we react to the adversity in our lives speaks volumes about our character. In today’s episode, we encourage you to take a play out of the University of Georgia football coach, Kirby Smart’s, playbook by turning your losses into opportunities to learn and grow. Tune in to discover how doing so can be the determining factor in your company’s success. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The arrival of the holiday season calls us to retell and reminisce on the classic stories that bring us comfort each year. No matter how many times they are told, these stories continue to shine light on important lessons that can be forgotten in the midst of holiday busyness.  In today’s special episode, we tell the story of “The Christmas Guest,” an age-old story about the power of kind gestures to strangers. Whether you’re unfamiliar with the story or have heard it time and time again, give it alisten and see what insight you find this year. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com “The Christmas Guest” – Reba McEntire: https://bit.ly/2PBnrNR “The Christmas Guest” – Johnny Cash: https://bit.ly/2UHywkr

In life, few things can get you through the tough moments like having a good sense of humor and knowing that no matter the circumstance, your close friends and family will have your back. Any gesture of friendship, be it large or small, can make all the difference for a friend in need. Today, we discuss the impact of staying true to your friendships, even in periods of hardship or scandal. As this year comes to a close, we challenge you to reflect on your friendships and make it known to your loved ones that you’ve got their “six”. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

With the passing of such a monumental figure as George H.W. Bush, we are called to reflect on the legacy he left behind. Bush exercised prudence in his decision making and worked diligently to improve the lives of every American. He was the epitome of a leader with a servant’s heart. In honor of this legacy, we encourage each of you to reflect on moments where you have put the needs of your clients, friends, or family above your own. By taking pride in the work that you do for others, you are creating a lasting legacy for yourself. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

As consumers, we are often quick to adapt to "good things." We appreciate innovations that add value to our lives, such as those that maximize our time and minimize our effort. But, is too much of a good thing still a good thing?    Listen in as we explore seamless innovations in society today and how to navigate challenges that arise from them.  Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Every day, we each engage in a variety of activities, many of which are essential to conducting our professional lives while others simply are not. Unfortunately, habit and routine can cause non-essential and useless activities to continue; this creates opportunity cost. The tough part is distinguishing what really is essential. As we prepare for the final month of the year, we challenge you to evaluate the activities you do routinely in your professional lives. Listen in as we outline three steps to save you money and recapture your time in the new year.   Resources: John Wooden, legendary basketball player and head coach, https://bit.ly/1q4kJwG Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

What are you thankful for? While this is a question we should ask ourselves throughout the year, this season especially calls us to take a moment to reflect. Although it can be hard to find time in the midst of the holiday season, the rewards of doing so are paramount. Listen in today as Phil answers this question and urges every listener to do the same. By pausing to truly think about ten reasons why you feel blessed this year, your appreciation for the season can only grow. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

We all seek the comfort of familiarity in our work.  Be it the clients we serve, the conversations we have, or the systems we use.  Disrupting the status quo can trigger stress and a lack of confidence in our knowledge or abilities to execute.  One of the largest and most common disruptors today is the shift in technology.  In today’s episode we join Phil as he is thrust into unfamiliar territory while logging his pilot training hours.  His frustration with sudden unexpected change ultimately yields itself to a complete shift in perspective.  One so natural and uncomplicated that it is best described as “simply fly the plane.” Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Relationships are tied to shared experiences, times, events, and encounters that have created narratives in our lives. This same tendency holds true in our professional relationships. Experiences matter; they build a bond between those involved that can develop and strengthen.   Join us today as we discuss the lasting impact of our relationships and shared experiences. In the final two months of the year, as you have opportunities to be a part of year-end celebrations, we challenge you to concentrate more on making memories and enjoying the experiences and focusing less on the details. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

The neighborhood "fix-it-guru" has the ability to improve regular objects to a condition even better than brand new; are you doing the same for your clients? In today's episode, we explore the importance of using your knowledge and talents to ensure that your client's experience is transformed from good to excellent.     

In today’s tense political climate, it can seem impossible to hold calm and productive conversation with people who have contrasting views from you. However, by being open to these discussions, you will likely be surprised by the amount of values you actually have in common. Today we explore the importance of shifting the focus to points of agreement instead of disagreement. Listen in as we outline the steps to mainting an optimistic attitude and the surprising benefits of doing so. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Building systems and processes that go beyond their basic requirements is one way to ensure preparedness and adaptability. However, when your systems go excessively beyond their basic requirements, it can create unnecessary obstacles and complications. Today, we discuss the challenge of maintaining the balance between overengineering your systems and over-complicating them. Once you achieve this balance, you will witness your office working at its greatest level of efficiency.  Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Whether you are passive or aggressive in regard to taking on activities that could lead to a mistake, we all make blunders. It is not in the making of a mistake that defines us. Rather, it’s how we respond to it. There are 5 key steps to a successful recovery of a mistake. Join us as we explore how to acknowledge our error, deal with the adversity following the misstep, and learn how to earn redemption in the eyes of contemporaries and other parties affected as a result of our mistake. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Angela Duckworth: American academic, psychologist and popular science author of Grit (https://amzn.to/2bfMIu1),  Founder and CEO of Character Lab, and Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania

Though there is strength in numbers, it only takes the actions and attitude of one employee to make a lasting impression on a client. As such, it is absolutely vital that each member of your team understands their potential impact on and their responsibilities to clients. Join us as we explore how to substantially improve your firm’s reputation by training each and every employee to make concerted efforts to satisfy your clients. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com

Like your physical health, a healthy professional career also requires constant attention and evaluation. While it can be uncomfortable to have your strengths and weaknesses scrutinized, it is a key process to ensure that you are performing to the best of your abilities. As you offer advice and consultance to your clients, we encourage you to open yourself up to be advised and coached as well. Listen in today to find out how doing so will allow you to truly reach your maximum potential. Resources: Please send comments, questions, and feedback to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: mojo@cannonfinancial.com