Monday Morning Mojo

Recognize and reach out. It's not hard but can make a tremendous impact. When we take the time to genuinely celebrate others, we are being human. We are acting in other's best interest, not our own.

In this episode, Phil reminds us to be mindful of key events in the lives of others. He encourages us to connect with each other authentically in these moments; it will deepen the relationship and bonds that connect us.

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People need to be inspired, not dejected. Optimism generates hope.

In this episode, Phil shares what has been his "great sanity equalizer" throughout the quartine and the power of three words, "Don't Stop Believin.'" He leaves us with a challenge to be beacons of hope and optimism; don't stop believing.

Resources:

Peloton - https://www.onepeloton.com/

Jonathon Cain, Journey keyboarist - https://www.npr.org/2019/09/16/760315306/journey-dont-stop-believin-american-anthem

Casey Kasem's American Top 40 Fall 1981 - https://kool.radio.com/blogs/american-top-40-the-80s/casey-kasems-at-40-from-november-28-1981

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The key to success lies in action, not just observation. The best leaders are highly focused on not simply surviving but positioning their firms and practices to thrive; they are optimistic, positive minded, glass half-full individuals.

So, step up and step forward. Seize the opportunity; it's go time! In this episode, Phil challenges each of us to focus on growth and prosperity; don't simply wait out the storm

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Famous words of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt were appropriate in 1933 and are still appropriate today, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

In this episode, Phil shares a personal example of how he has not let fear stop him from accomplishing his goals. He encourages us to be safe but to get on with living. Life is meant to be lived!

Resources:

Franklin D. Roosevelt: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/franklin-d-roosevelt/

FDR's First Inaugural Address: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/5057/

Delta: https://www.delta.com/

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Many of us have done more video calls in the last two months than we did in all of last year.

Whether you love them or despise them, video calls are invaluable to maintaining human connectivity, especially in the world today. We absorb so much with not only our ears but also our eyes.

Our digital footprint has never been more important than it is today. Reach out if you want to talk through ideas of how to grow yours.

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Life changes daily, sometimes in small incremental ways while other times it changes suddenly, like it has as a result of COVID-19. It can be exhausting trying to fight change, but if we proactively adjust and adapt to it, overtime, "new" will feel "normal."

In this episode, Phil challenges us to think about the adjustments we're making and plan to make in post-pandemic life.

Resources:

Bob Dylan, "The Times They Are a Changin": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90WD_ats6eE

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In this episode, Phil encourages us to seek greatness. He cautions us though that achieving it will be hard and sustaining it will be even harder.

Whether you are striving for a great relationship, a great career, or to have a great day, you have to have a vision of what it will look like, and more importantly, you have to be willing to put in the work.

Winning is our strategy and win we will. Go seek greatness.

Resources:

Jim Collins, Author of Good to Great: https://www.jimcollins.com/article_topics/articles/good-to-great.html

Neil Patel, Entrepreneur: https://www.forbes.com/sites/neilpatel/#514532e2181e

George Anders, Author of Perfect Enough: https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/18/books/chapters/perfect-enough.html

University of Alabama, Head Coach Nick Saban: https://rolltide.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/nick-saban/937

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When to reopen. Like many issues that face the U.S. today, there are two hard sides and one in the middle. One can argue health is at the core of all three sides.

In this episode, Phil reminds us that we all have personal agency. No matter the decision of others, we all have the ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and choose what's best for us as individuals.

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In this episode, Phil expresses gratitude for advice he has received over the years. Why now? Why this advice? Well, Phil wasn't necessarily sold on the decisions, but followed through anyway. Listen in; you'll be glad you did.

Resources:

Gloria Gainer, "I Will Survive": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARt9HV9T0w8

The Weather Girls "It's Raining Men": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5aZJBLAu1E

Chuck Jordan: https://grahlconstruction.com/about-us/

Kyle McDonald: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-mcdonald-59786a27/

John Yackel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-c-yackel/

Peloton: https://www.onepeloton.com/

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If leaders focus on what can be built going forward and not dwell in what's being lost or destroyed, we can all come out of this even better than we went in.

In this episode, Phil challenges all of us to focus on building the future, create and believe in the vision about what can become. Have energy, faith, and most importantly, be optimistic.

Resources:

Tash Elwyn, President and CEO of Raymond James & Associates: https://www.raymondjames.com/about-us/leadership-team/tash-elwyn

Cannon Connects, Host Phil Buchanan with Guest Tash Elwyn: https://bit.ly/ccphilandtash

Dr. Bob Rotella, Ph.D.: http://www.rotellaperformanceworkshops.com/about-bob.html

General Colin Powell: https://www.biography.com/political-figure/colin-powell

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