First Friday Feedback

In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil is joined by his colleague, Jeff Cobb, Executive Vice President, and leading Consultant/Trainer for Cannon. Listen in as they unpack the results of last month's poll question, "We all experience some degree of anxiety and stress regarding our finances. What areas are weighing on you and your clients the most?

Phil and Jeff also discuss two themes reoccurring in the industry and at conferences; What the industry is doing about cryptocurrency and the challenge of recruiting and retaining quality personnel. This episode is full of insight you don't want to miss.

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In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil is joined by his two favorite guests, his daughters Ally and Anna Buchanan. Listen in as they reminisce on Money Camp and share what they know and want others to know about financial literacy. Listen in!

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In this month's episode of First Friday Feedback, Phil is joined by Cannon's own Sarah Jones, Executive Producer of podcasts and Marketing Manager. Together, they kick off Cannon's special series celebrating Women's History Month.

Listen in as they unpack and discuss the next steps to the recent LinkedIn poll question, "How is your firm working to attract and retain female clients?"

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The Knowing-Doing Gap, Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert I. Sutton https://jeffreypfeffer.com/books/the-knowing-doing-gap/

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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.

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Bill Belichick, head coach for the New England Patriots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Belichick

Bruce Arians, head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Arians

Tom Brady, retired NFL quarterback https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Brady

Roberto Goizueta, former Chairman, Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Coca Cola Company https://www.thecubanhistory.com/2014/09/robrto-goizueta-chairman-director-and-ceo-coca-cola-company-born-havana/

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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 ownership of your success and how to persevere to achieve it. Make 2022 be one of your best years.

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Robert Burns, National Poet of Scotland, "To a Mouse, on Turning Her Up in Her Nest With the Plough, November, 1785" https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43816/to-a-mouse-56d222ab36e33

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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.

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Janet Lowe, Executive Vice President and Director of Vectra Wealth Management - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-lowe-11997b5/

David Hill, CEO of Integrated Wealth Solutions - https://www.linkedin.com/in/integratedwealthsolutions/

Bullet Bourbon 10 Year Old - https://www.bulleit.com/whiskeys/bulleit-bourbon-10-year-old/

Bill Murray, Scrooged - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096061/

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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 to make the most of any of these work situations.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/25/well/mind/return-to-office-anxiety.html

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/going-back-to-work-worries_l_60996a69e4b0ae3c6881cca6

https://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/pros-and-cons-of-working-from-home

What to do if you're anxious about returning to the office (cnbc.com)

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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 others tell you to do? If you could ask someone you've just met only one question and be fairly certain it would lead to great dialogue, what would that question be? He also tackles a listener's feedback on technology replacing trustees and placing an investment advisor at the center of a trust and estate planning discussion.

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Unsung heroes, old friends, and visionaries. Listeners reiterate three key lessons from last month's episodes.

1. Take the time to understand others; what motivates them and what they're passionate about.
2. Love binds us: different political views, opinions, genders, and ethnic backgrounds.
3. Look past differences to see the bigger picture.

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Jeff Bezos, CEO and Founder of Amazon - https://www.forbes.com/profile/jeff-bezos/?sh=ad601ee1b238

Elon Musk, CEO and Chairman of Tesla - https://www.forbes.com/profile/elon-musk/?sh=6d688bd7999b

Richard Branson - https://www.forbes.com/profile/richard-branson/?sh=771729b06ff5

Sara Blakely, CEO of Spanx - https://www.forbes.com/profile/sara-blakely/?sh=58178fe076bb

H.J. Russell - https://www.forbes.com/2009/05/06/richest-black-americans-busienss-billionaires-richest-black-americans_slide.html?sh=510a25f4105f

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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!

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