Monday Morning Mojo

In the month of the 4th anniversary of Hurricane Dorian, Phil tells the stories of the storm victims and the tragic effects of this natural disaster.

Their stories remind us of the obstacles we had t…

As a native of the Peach State, Phil shares his thoughts on southern hospitality and how acts of friendliness and hospitality differ. Are these different to you?

In this episode, you'll discover how …

In this episode, Phil explains how to give and receive gifts. What would the receiver appreciate? How does the receiver acknowledge the act of the gift? How do they receive it?

Listen in as Phil unpa…

Stories tap into our emotions, and a good story can change us emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. 

Connect with Phil as he recalls storytime with his daughters and the joys of Sunday …

The conjunctions "and" and "or" have the power to connect words and sentences; they can change a statement from one of tyranny to one of glory.

This episode is about human behaviors. What we know/thi…

“I just get up every day and don’t let the old man in.” – Clint Eastwood

This is how Clint Eastwood, now 93 years old actor and film director, keeps on living so full of life.

We all have a choice in…

If you’ve ever wondered where Phil gets the inspiration and ideas for his podcast, you won’t want to miss the latest episode of Mojo.

Be it song lyrics or even a nursery rhyme, there is inspiration t…

Have you ever heard a song, seen a picture, or witnessed a current event that immediately transported you back?

M. Scott Peck’s book, The Road Less Traveled, takes him back to his sophomore year in c…

Does the pursuit of more fulfill us?

As Phil shares the story of the fishing guide and the multi-millionaire, he asks, should we continue to focus on more, or is there another option? Perhaps one whe…

It’s no surprise that Phil has a Masterclass subscription; he LOVES to learn. He wants to become a better cook, so he has become enamored by the cooking courses, especially Thomas Keller’s classes.

L…

Asking someone for advice is one of life's greatest compliments. The unique thing about it is that it's almost impossible to refuse to offer advice when asked. When asked for advice, you give it; whe…

When something is always available, like electricity, we can take the convenience for granted — until it stops working. That’s the situation Phil found himself in one morning as a summer storm caused…

Really wise people provide information and guidance in small doses, and they do it so others can receive it and not be overwhelmed. Dr. Tom Farrell was that kind of person; he passed away last month.

Monday Morning Mojo is a labor of love for Phil. But what does it mean to you? Over the last few weeks, we asked listeners to answer that question in one word. 

In this episode, Phil shares five subm…

Listen in as Phil shares the many connections he and his wife made on a recent trip. They all had one thing in common; they all started with a conversation. 

The world is a very small place… if you…

In this episode, Phil gives a historical recap of World War II and the events that led up to last week’s anniversary of D-Day (which occurred on June 6, 1944).

As he unpacks the remarks by Presiden…

Ask the question, “How Can I Help?” This is Phil’s challenge to you this week.

People ask for help less frequently. In this episode, Phil addresses reasons why this might be true and why it’s importa…

Phil recently watched A League of Their Own. It features what he considered one of the best quotes in movie history, "It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is wh…

We all have one thing in common; we all make mistakes.

In this episode, Phil identifies three common behaviors successful leaders possess regarding mistakes. Then, he shares five common patterns they…

Phil and his family just added a new puppy to their family. A new puppy is exciting but takes work, like a new house, car, or job. Change causes new behaviors and routines.

Listen as Phil shares abou…