Monday Morning Mojo

Most industries face an ongoing challenge in recruiting, retaining, and engaging employees within their companies. In this episode, Phil breaks down what this looks like in collegiate athletics. The answer might be as simple as… listen in to find out.

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In this episode, Phil shares a recent conversation he had with his daughter about the stigma of seeing a therapist and its consequences on mental health. Health is not only physical but also mental and emotional. We must take care of all aspects of it.

Improving performance/quality and managing stress/expectations usually involves some external assistance. What if we thought of therapists as life coaches instead?

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As we get older, birthday celebrations seem to be smaller affairs. However, the number of people who reach out to us with birthday wishes has grown.

This year on Phil's birthday, as he received birthday messages, he started a new exercise. What did he do? Listen in to find out; it's something you will want to try out on your next birthday!

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In this special episode of Monday Morning Mojo, Phil reminds us of something to keep in mind as we celebrate the 4th of July holiday this weekend. We are fortunate to live in a country where we're free and able to share our different views and express our thoughts and opinions; this is something that we shouldn't take for granted. Debating different points of view can lead to effective change as we find common ground. We wish you a Happy 4th of July!

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Spoiler alert! In this episode, Phil shares four life lessons you can learn from the movie Top Gun: Maverick. If you have already seen the movie, listen to hear Phil recap some of the best scenes. And if you haven't seen it yet, watch it! Then come back and listen.

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Top Gun: Maverick - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/

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What does it mean to "Shoot the shot?" Phil uses three marks in history to show the personality traits and actions of individuals that live by that motto.

Listen in to hear Phil reflect on the game the Boston Red Sox lost the World Series to the New York Mets in 1986 and the games that led the Red Sox to their 2004 World Series win. He also shares part of 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt's speech "The Man in the Arena."

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"Citizenship in a Republic" popularly known as "The Man in the Arena" by the 26th U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt - https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Culture-and-Society/Man-in-the-Arena.aspx

Boston Red Sox' history - https://thisgreatgame.com/boston-red-sox-top-10-games/

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Action is the result of like minds working together to bring dreams, visions, proposals, and plans to reality. Your skills in persuasion are the catalyst for causing each of those to take flight.

In this episode, Phil shares the importance of having persuasion skills through two examples; an individual who already persuades effectively and an individual who initially doubted its power.

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If you've ever played BINGO before, you know the phrase, "Shake the bag."

It's a phrase Phil's family has borrowed and most recently utilized as they made summer vacation plans. "Shaking the bag" can create enthusiastic energy that feeds adventure and fuels experiences but deciding to shake the bag is only phase one of a great experience. Listen in to hear phase two (and learn what the phrase means if you're unfamiliar with it).

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Could a robot waiter be the answer to restaurant staff shortages?

In this episode, Phil shares he and his wife's experience at a restaurant that utilized such technology. He discusses how advisors can utilize appropriate and available technology do achieve similar leverage with their clients and within their firms.

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Steve Gresham, Execution is the New Innovation - https://theexecutionproject.com/

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"If you're going through hell, keep going." – Winston Churchill

In this episode, Phil shares two things you can do to persevere and thrive through times of chaos, anxiety, and frustration. Keep the focus; keep the faith.

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Winston Churchill - https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffloftus/2012/05/09/if-youre-going-through-hell-keep-going-winston-churchill/?sh=44827c8fd549

Rodney Atkins, If You're Going Through Hell - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l50L4GYhpLc

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