In this episode, Phil shares two contrasting barber shop experiences; one was fine, the other was incredible. He encourages you to seek to differentiate yourself in 2022. Focus on creating unique experiences over service efficiency. Happy New Year! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Phil plans to spend the week at his farm planting fruit and oak trees. Planting isn’t the hard part though; it’s the preparation and ongoing maintenance of the trees that requires the most work. What are the things in your life that require work today to ensure you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor tomorrow? Think about this as you prepare for the New Year. Resources: Thomas Jefferson, spokesman for democracy, American Founding Father, principal author of Declaration of Independence, third President of the United States - https://www.monticello.org/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Every year, Phil shares “The Christmas Guest” poem, a poem that takes him back to his childhood. It’s one of only two episodes that are repeated; however, the episodes are never replayed, always uniquely recorded. This episode was recorded at his grandparent’s house, now his farm house, with a few members of the Cannon team in attendance. Happy Holidays from the Mojo team. Resources: “The Christmas Guest” by Helen Steiner Rice - https://bit.ly/2LYIdZ2 “The Christmas Guest” by Grandpa Jones - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iyYix9umek   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

What does year end mean to you? For Phil, it means business planning and review meetings. He’s the "why guy" and in this episode, he shares why you should be too.  As you prepare for 2022, remember these three words; Adaptation, Innovation, and Resiliency. Resources: “Tubthumping,” Chambawamba - https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LODkVkpaVQA Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

“You do you, let them do them.” In this episode, Phil challenges us to embrace our own uniqueness. What are the quirks or idiosyncrasies that make you unique? These characteristics are what makes us individuals; accept and appreciate others for who they are and how they are different than you. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Focus on connections, not transactions. In this episode, Phil uses two examples to show the value of this approach. Phil reminds us to always consider the big picture. Saving a few dollars today may cost more in the long run. Resources: Scott Smith, Forester - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-27408761/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

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.ly/2pLkZh2 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

This episode is full of little life lessons. Phil begins by sharing four lessons he learned from his mother on how to be a good guest/host. Then, he shares lessons he learned throughout high school from peers and teachers/coaches. Listen in as Phil passes along these life lessons. Resources: All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, Robert Fulghum - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/56955/all-i-really-need-to-know-i-learned-in-kindergarten-by-robert-fulghum/9780345466396/excerpt Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

After over 30 years of service to the state of Georgia Justice System, Phil’s dad retired. However, in his “retirement,” he found himself more active than ever. His newfound time allowed him to serve on several boards and give talks around the country on juvenile justice reforms. When Phil gently reminded him that he was in his 70s, his dad replied with two comments. Listen in to hear his dad’s reply. It’s two comments that if lived out will leave the world a better place.   Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Listen in as Phil takes us on a journey through life’s components.  What starts as a day’s work on the farm evolves into a reflection and correlation of seemingly unconnected things.  How is it possible that two of the most impactful pieces of our lives do not have “maintenance manuals?”  Inspection, repair, disposal, development are just a few action steps needed to ensure health and wellness. Resources: Jim Rohn - https://www.jimrohn.com/ American Medical Association - https://www.ama-assn.org/ Federal Aviation Administration - https://www.faa.gov/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Do you take time to engage with others who have different views than you? How receptive are you to this kind of conversation? In this episode, Phil shares the value of having these conversations and the importance of having them when both parties respect each other. Not only do they develop perspective, but they also sharpen conversation skills. He concludes with three things to do to be the example. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

We often know the answer to questions before they are even asked. However, the right answer isn’t always the right action. As a teenager, Phil’s parents taught him an important conversation skill. It’s an approach that we can all use to be more authentic and engaged when talking with others. Listen in. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

What’s your Jam? For Wealth Advisor, Glenn Tennyson, his jam is being vocalist and acoustic guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Dr. James Bland, Radiation Oncologist, spends time on the golf course and bow hunting/target shooting as his outlet. Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director of Sports Medicine at the University of Georgia, emphasizes the importance of recovery to his athletes but the same is true for all of us. Success comes from having balance; it’s how we can become our best selves. Resources: Glenn Tennyson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar for Kinchafoonee Cowboys - https://www.kinchafooneecowboys.com/ James (Ricky) Bland MD, Radiation Oncologist - https://www.tanner.org/tanner-medical-group Ron Courson, Executive Associate Athletic Director – Sports Medicine - https://georgiadogs.com/staff-directory/ron-courson/7 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Out with the old, in with the new.  Not so fast, says Phil.  In today’s episode, Phil takes us on a journey through the history of a family home and the process of its improvement and preservation.  This endeavor, while not the cheapest or fastest route, carries a far more important purpose.  Tune in to hear his story and prepare to look at the “old” through “new” eyes. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

This episode was inspired by a recent text exchange with friends which caused Phil to reflect on what this friendship means to him and the friends in the group. Friends are the panacea in our lives. Do your friends know how much they mean to you? Do they know how much you care? Do they know how much you love them? Even if you think they know, take the time to make sure. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

It’s good to be getting back together again; it’s been too long. This experience has reminded us all how essential genuine human interaction is to our well-being. What does being back together again mean to you? Listen in to hear what it means to others.   Resources:  Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

When have you found yourself on the “other side” of someone who sees things differently than you? In this episode, Phil shares two takeaways he learned from a tour on a recent trip. Where did Phil go? What did the tour teach him? Listen in to find out. Resources: Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin - https://www.amazon.com/Team-Rivals-Political-Abraham-Lincoln/dp/0743270754 The Troubles of Northern Ireland - https://www.britannica.com/event/The-Troubles-Northern-Ireland-history Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

After a hectic and chaotic experience leading up to boarding the plane, Phil arrived at his seat to find a handwritten note addressed to him. This note of thanks and appreciation trumped the events and emotions leading up to it. Listen in to hear the full story about the impact a few kind words and a personal connection can make. Resources: Tammy Ritchie, a purser for Delta Airlines - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammy-ritchie-b374a860/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Each new season brings transition and anticipation. In this episode, Phil encourages us to embrace this change and the diversity it brings. Variety is necessary for us to create and maintain balance. Listen in to hear a few small steps about how to approach change in a digestible way. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Technology affords us the ability to be social. It does not foster genuine personal communication.  In this episode, Phil encourages us to take a moment and engage in small acts that leave a memorable impression. As a result, you will be enriched no matter whether you are on the initiating or receiving end. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Not all questions are of equal value. “How much are you willing to spend” isn’t only a bad question, it’s offensive to many. In this episode, Phil uses a recent buying experience to show the effective difference in how you ask for information during the discovery stage. Listen in to hear a better way to approach this process. Resources: Persimmon Golf Clubs - https://www.persimmongolf.co.uk/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Have you ever watched a ‘How to’ video to learn something new? In this episode, Phil shares a recent ‘How to’ video he used to make butter poached lobster. It’s important to always be learning, but what’s even more important is to apply what you learn. That’s where the growth happens! Resources: Thomas Keller, owner of French Laundry in Napa, CA – How to video for Butter Poached Lobster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8zj9Ix69ig The Cirrus Corporation, makers of Piston and Jet Aircraft, tagline “Always be learning” - https://cirrusaircraft.com/about/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

In this episode, Phil reflects on a memorable trip he recently took with his youngest daughter, Ally. They crossed paths with a seventy-eight year old women during their zip-lining adventure who they will never forget. When’s the last time you did something for the first time? Step outside of your comfort zone, like Mammaw. Listen in to hear the full story. Resources: “For The First Time.” Darius Rucker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkZIF4mmztc Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Visionaries and dreamers can change the world, so it is important that we encourage and support them. The story of Amazon is a great example! In this episode, Phil challenges us to not simply ask questions or dissuade such ideas but to seek to understand them. Resources: Amazon - https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48884596 Jeff Bezos - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/20/science/bezos-blue-origin-space.html Richard Branson - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/science/richard-branson-virgin-galactic-space.html Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

The lesson in this episode is simple; be kind, be intentional, and love one another. Listen in as Phil reflects on three people close to him who lived a life worth emulating. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Today I had the opportunity to record the 500th episode of Monday Morning Mojo live. It was a unique honor to share this milestone with you, and I am grateful for all the support over these nearly 10 years. If you missed it, I invite you to watch a replay of the episode HERE. And a special thank you to the behind the scenes Cannon Financial Institute team, Sarah Jones and Dan Manske. Resources: Parody of  ”I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” - The Proclaimers by Chris Nekvinda, PhD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=tbNlMtqrYS0 John Yackel, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Trucendent LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-yackel/ Shannen Fields, Film/TV Actress, Producer and Speaker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannen-fields-87890b10/ Lewis Carroll, English Church Official, Author, and Mathematician - https://www.notablebiographies.com/Ca-Ch/Carroll-Lewis.html Kyle McDonald, CEO at Argent Financial Group - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mcdonald-59786a27/ Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/ Apple - https://www.apple.com/ Starbucks - https://www.starbucks.com/ Virgin Atlantic - https://www.virgin.com/virgin-companies/virgin-atlantic Virgin Galactic - https://www.virgingalactic.com/   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Success is not possible without unsung heroes. In this episode, Phil shares the behind-the-scenes roles that four individuals have played in project’s successes: an aerial photographer, a golf caddy, and the production team for this podcast. Who is an unsung hero you can acknowledge and thank? Listen in to hear what these four individuals and all unsung heroes have in common. Resources: Civil Air Patrol - https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/ U.S. Open - https://www.usopen.com/ Jon Rham - https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.46970.jon-rahm.html Adam Hayes - https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/jon-rahms-caddie-161815   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

It’s the first day of summer, and at the end of this week, we will celebrate the Fourth of July. In this episode, Phil shares the importance of finding common ground by using examples in history. Tune in to hear the story behind why we celebrate Independence Day on July 4th.    Resources:   Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

It’s important to live in the moment, but all the while, you need to be also preparing for the future. In this episode, Phil uses a personal example of buying a winter coat in the heat of summer to reiterate the advantages of preparing for the future. He also shares a lesson he learned from a movie. Resources: Scene referenced from Facing the Giants - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAxwS8KyMQQ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Recently, Phil was a guest on the Secrets to Scale podcast where he talked about intrapersonal communications and their importance for creating scale and growth in businesses. In this episode, Phil continues that conversation by exploring three ranges of communication skills. Where do you rank and how can you improve your skills? Listen in to find out! Resources: Secrets to Scale podcast, host Ali Jordan, Chief Operations Officer of LibertyFi, LLC - https://libertyfi.com/podcast/phil-buchanan-on-secrets-to-scale Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

We have all missed communal experiences over the last year. Thankfully, opportunities to gather in person and connect are finally happening again and are in high demand as people are looking to make up for lost time! In this episode, Phil shares his recent experience at a live outdoor concert. He highlights the importance of wealth advisors using communal events to connect and engage with their client’s families. Listen in as he shares the return on engagements and connecting. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

It is moving season for Phil! He just moved to a new temporary corporate office and will move to the new permanent headquarters later this fall. In between, he will move his youngest daughter to college and his oldest daughter to a new townhome. In this episode, he outlines seven basic life skills that moving requires and life demands. He encourages you to do an honest assessment of yourself. What skills can you work on improving? Resources: The Jefferson’s Theme Song - https://www.televisiontunes.com/Jeffersons.html Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

In this episode, Phil shares his emotions as his youngest daughter graduated high school this past weekend. Graduation is bittersweet not only for graduates but also for their families and friends. No matter what stage of life we are in, we should embrace it and celebrate it; don’t wish away time. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

In this episode, Phil has his upcoming birthday on his mind. He reflects on the expression, “It’s just not the same” and whether that is a negative or positive sentiment. Listen in as he offers multiple examples of how change can bring improvements. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Exercise is beneficial to physical health, but it also positively impacts our mental health. Group exercise is especially motivating. Unfortunately, one of the constraints of the pandemic was limited or no group workouts. Like many others, Phil turned to digital exercise platform, the Peloton bike, where he was introduced to Leanne Hainsby. Who is she? For leaders and aspiring leaders alike, Leanne Hainsby is a leader with characteristics to emulate. What are those characteristics? Listen in.   Resources: Leanne Hainsby, Peloton instructor - https://www.onepeloton.com/instructors/bike/danceonbike_uk Follow her on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/leannehainsby/?hl=en Follow her on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leannehainsbypeloton/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Do you ever find yourself in a bad mood for no reason? There is always a reason. In this episode, Phil shares three recent conversations that were responsible for his bad mood. We all fall into energy-sucking thoughts; these individuals were wasting energy on being close-minded, blaming others, and being stuck in the past. Be aware and intentional about how your mental and physical energy is being spent; don’t waste it! Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Long-term plans allow a vision to be passed along. They force us to have patience and perspective, and most importantly, they encourage the plan to be fluid, constantly being tweaked to achieve the ‘end goal.’  There are many days on the calendar that mark time. For Phil, April 30th and May 1st are two of those dates. Why are these dates significant to him? Listen in to learn about his long-term plan. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Phil’s youngest daughter is graduating high school next month and will be off to college this fall, leaving he and his wife as “empty nesters.” How many of you can relate?   Change is inevitable. We cannot control the speed at which life moves, but we can slow down and enjoy it. In this episode, Phil encourages us to live with tempered tenacity. Listen in to hear more.  Resources: Kyle McDonald, “We can’t move the clock any faster than it’s going now.” Thomas Rhett, Be a Light - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4LzvbE6yQI Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

In this episode, Phil reflects on the cause and effect of people and their actions.  He advises that our success is shaped over time and interwoven with others’ work in our lives.  Opportunity and hard work alone do not necessarily ensure success.  It takes help, a connected community of people empowering our potential.  Listen in as Phil guides us through our responsibilities to the efforts of others. Resources: Money Management Institute - https://www.mminst.org/ Britain’s Got Talent - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034201/ Simon Cowell - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1101562/ ** Luke 12:48 - https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/EN/Luke%2012:48 ** while during the course of recording, Phil attributes his Biblical quote to Luke 14:48.  The correction to Luke 12:48 has been made in post-production. Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

For sports enthusiasts like Phil, today is the middle of the best 10 days of the year in the sports world. Major League Baseball has started, the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament is in its final rounds, and the Masters Golf Tournament tees off this week. One year ago, these sports were postponed/cancelled. What carried us through was hope and optimism. Listen in! Resources: Alexander Pope, An Essay on Man -  https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44899/an-essay-on-man-epistle-i Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Lyrics are powerful. In this episode, Phil shares the lyrics to two well known songs, “Defying Gravity” from Wicked and “Let It Go” from Frozen. He encourages us to complete an exercise this week; listen in to hear more about it. When we let things go, we too can defy gravity. Resources: “Defying Gravity,” Wicked, Kristin Chenoweth and Idina Menzel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEq3xM-i0Ng “Let It Go,” Frozen, Idina Menzel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moSFlvxnbgk Naval Ravikant, an Indian-American entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder, chairman and former CEO of AngelList - https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/6862186.Naval_Ravikant Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

“There are two pains in life. There is the pain of discipline and the pain of disappointment. If you can handle the pain of discipline, then you'll never have to deal with the pain of disappointment.” - Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head Football Coach Life is hard, but perspective is everything. In this episode, Phil reminds us that we are in control of how we approach “the hard” in our life; we get to choose how we navigate the obstacles. Which hard path will you take this week? Resources: Quote by Nick Saban, Head Football Coach at the University of Alabama - https://247sports.com/Coach/3/Quotes/There-are-two-pains-in-life-There-is-the-pain-of-discipline-and--35837368/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

In this episode, Phil shares the effects of asking for and receiving advice from others. When we look to others for guidance, we learn something. Ask for advice this week; you will be amazed at the willingness of others to help and how that eventually helps you. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

It’s been a year but as they say, “time marches on.” We will continue to Persevere. As Phil prepares for his family’s Spring Break, he reflects on all the twists and turns of the past year: Pandemic, Protests, Progress, Politics, Polarization, and Prosperity. Listen in to hear more on these six “P’s.” Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

A caution light in your car/plane, winter storms, the COVID-19 pandemic. Redundancy and back-up plans are a key part of a sustainable, thriving life. Foresight to consider future obstacles and the ability to create continuing and recovery solutions are the marks of a thoughtful leader. The storm will come; be prepared. When it comes, yet you are still able to continue, then the work and value of foresight and planning will be truly realized. Are you ready? Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Being willing to share your successes and mistakes requires confidence and self-awareness. Most of us have been so busy navigating the challenges of the last year that we’ve not had time to step back and reflect on what we’ve learned and share with others. In this episode, Phil challenges you and your team to do just that. In addition, he asks that you share with us what you learned so that we can share it with the Mojo community. Send us your responses at [email protected]. Resources: Richard McSpadden, Senior Vice President of Air Safety Institute, “There I Was…“ Podcast https://toppodcast.com/podcast_feeds/there-i-was-an-aviation-podcast/ Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]

Anger is not a helpful emotion. This was the guiding philosophy for Herman J. Russell, entrepreneur, and founder of H. J. Russell & Company. He believed in the goodness of people.  In this episode, Phil shares an eye-opening analogy of how emotions are like a muscle. He leaves us with a challenge; Believe in the good of others. Gather in the middle. Find common ground. Listen in to hear more.  Resources:  Building Atlanta: The Story of Herman J. Russell - https://www.pba.org/shows/building-atlanta-herman-j-russell-story/ Building Atlanta: The How I Broke Through Segregation to Launch a Business Empire - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/building-atlanta-herman-j-russell/1117219432 Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected] *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded prior to the news regarding Jeep’s decision to remove their Superbowl commercial.

How are you investing your “additional” time? With virtual conferences and meetings and the elimination of commutes to the office, we find more time on our hands. In this episode, Phil reminds us to use our time wisely. Evaluate how you invested your time last year and consider how you can invest it this year to achieve even better results. Resources: Please send Comments, Questions, and Feedback to: [email protected] Please send First Friday Feedback submissions to: [email protected]