Better Everyday

Darren's new book, fighting your calendar and the quest for freedom - episode 105

John and Darren have a serious and emotional conversation about the pursuit of freedom.

Lawn chairs, lazy leadership and the difference between motivation and inspiration - episode 104

BE BOOK REVIEW - Falling Upward - episode 103

Campfires, Home Depot, and the power of story - episode 102

Join John and Darren for a powerful conversation about the importance of story and how you fit into the lives and work of your customer.

Givers, takers, grandmas, and the thing we all crave - episode 101

John and Darren have an emotional and honest conversation about optimism, leadership generosity, and the things we all crave.

EPISODE 100! BE BOOK REVIEW - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Episode 100

John and Darren celebrate the 100th episode of The Better Everyday Podcast with a review of the book that started it all... Steven Covey's 7 Habbits of Highly Effective People.

The mental health Tsunami, John's mom, and dealing with anxiety in the workplace - Episode 99

Join Darren, John and special guest Claudia Mitchell for a helpful and uplifting conversation about the mental health crisis in America and the hope we have for it getting better.

BE BOOK REVIEW - The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael Singer

Join John and Darren for the first BE Book Review. We're beginning with one that changed our lives... The Untethered Soul: The Journey beyond Yourself by Michael Singer The chapters of this book are nothing but mirrors for seeing your ''self'' from different angles. And though the journey we are about to embark on is an inner one, it will draw upon every aspect of your life. The only requirement asked of you is the willingness to honestly look at yourself in the most natural, intuitive manner. R...

The Bear, unreasonable hospitality, and the tension between technology and customer relationships - Episode 97

Join Darren and John for a deep conversation about what all small businesses can learn from the restraunt business. It's more important than every to both leverage technology and build deep relationships with customers...and here's why!

Goat tracks, homeostasis, flux and lessons horses - Episode 96

John and Darren get deep into the biological and evolutionary reasons for change.

Hustle culture, boundary anxiety and your 4000 weeks - episode 95

Join Darren and John for a introspective conversation about what we do with our days that turns into a counseling session for John and some practical advice from Darren.

Sammy Terry, planned resentments, unequally yoked, and defining respect - episode 94

John and Darren talk deeply about relationships and what humanity has learned about respect.

Flame fanners, emotional intelligence, chaos, and the origins of hallelujah (episode 93)

John and Darren take a more than usual somber tone in a candid conversation about the chaos around us and the things that help us cope and lead in the midst of if.

The ancient art of brain untangling, purple bubbles, alignment, and your daily reset (episode 92)

Darren and John get personal about their daily habits of trying to reset their brains. From descriptions of daily meditation to recaps of the real world struggle to keep first things first, John and Darren hope to inspire you to create a habit of a daily reset.

Timeless fedoras, Ralph Lauren, and livin’ the dream (episode 91)

Darren and John make it personal. Discussing what keeps us from our dreams, what we're scared of, and how to get what we're looking for out of our lives.

High waisted jeans, Mickey Singer, and the most beautiful thing in the universe (episode 90)

Darren and John talk about the most recent Michael Singer audio book and the impact that being present has on our lives and work.

Roger Federer, Diamond Dogs, stopping short, and the search for significance. (episode 89)

Join Darren and John as they take a candid look at the journey towards personal significance and how it effects every aspect of your life and work.

iPhones, Ted Lasso, and the pursuit of the inspired life (episode 88)

No matter where you have to go to find it, inspiration is the fuel that keeps us moving forward on our journey to getting better every day. Join Darren and John as they have a candid conversation about what inspires them, and how important it is to keep looking for fresh inspiration at every stage of your life.

The 7 habits for modern firms - Part 2 (Ep. 87)

In part one of this two-part podcast, Darren and John explored the first three of Stephen Covey’s 7 habits. This time, they dive into the remaining four habits, wonder why our society has such a hard time with the concept of win-win, discuss how the 7 habits Maturity Continuum can help us grow in our business and personal lives, and introduce an eighth habit you may not be familiar with.

The 7 habits for modern firms - Part 1 (Ep. 86)

Since its debut in 1989, Stephen R. Covey’s business/self-help book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” has helped guide millions of business leaders to success. In part one of a two-part podcast, Darren and John discuss the importance of the 7 Habits in their business and personal lives…and update it to speak not only to the accounting profession but to a new generation of firm leaders.

The rewards of leading with kindness (Ep. 85)

In a time when kindness can be hard to find, it’s important for leaders to step outside their own concerns and acknowledge each staff member as an individual, with unique needs and worries. Darren and John discuss how leading with kindness and generosity can lead to rewarding growth for your organization, your culture and your team.

The emotional bank account (Ep. 84)

Constantly making withdrawals without ensuring meaningful deposits can put you in the red with your relationships—both personal and professional. Darren and John explore the importance of emotional bank accounts and how we can make significant positive deposits to prevent those accounts from closing...for good.

Breaking through the ego shell (Ep. 83)

When you’re fixated on “outside” things—making a profit, paying the bills, your next vacation, when to retire—it’s too easy to lose your childlike sense of awe and wonder. Darren and John examine how to break the shell that keeps us from finding the joy and peace of our inner selves.

Managing your business model daily (Ep. 82)

Darren and John discuss how smartly managing and prioritizing your firm’s two most valuable assets can give you a new perspective on what’s good in your life and your business.

It’s good to be queen (Ep.81)

John and Darren talk about the difference between control and influence and how we can use whatever power we have to elevate others.

Redefining your lifestyle (Ep. 80)

5 books that began our journey (Ep. 79)

The evolution of thinking (Ep.78)

Culture is everything (Ep. 77)

The last 10% - Part 2 (Ep. 76)