The Accountability Call

The Accountability Call


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The Accountability Call #56: Technology Disadvantages, Comfort Zones, and Energy Dollars
September 23, 2018

After making up for an egregious error from the previous episode, Jon and I dive into the advantages and disadvantages of technology.  We talk about stepping out of our comfort zones and challenging ourselves regularly.

The Accountability Call #55: Family Time, Curiosity, and Connections
September 11, 2018

Jon and I share stories from our Sunday Fun Days with our respective families. Jon intentionally blocked out time with his son to watch their beloved Arizona Cardinals. I rode around town with my kids all day long and had what was one of the greatest d...

The Accountability Call #54: Pause, Patience, and Positivity
September 05, 2018

Our old friend Brian Snyder joins Jon and I for this week’s episode of The Accountability Call Podcast! After some Phil Collins, Philip Bailey and Warrant, we discuss whether patience can be taught. We share a few thoughts and tricks about how we work ...

The Accountability Call #53: Intentions, Comfort Zones, and Millionaire Tips
August 24, 2018

Jon and I follow up on whether we spread the love with positive notes to some important people in our lives. Along the way, we learn that it is hard to say, “I love you” to another man. Why is that? We break down an interesting article describing 11 ha...

The Accountability Call #52: Habits, 25th Anniversary, and Mental Health
August 18, 2018

After paying our respects to the Queen of Soul, Jon and I talk about habits. Some habits that were integral parts of our lives a few years ago might not be serving us anymore. Jon and his lovely wife, Nicole celebrated their 25th Anniversary last week....

The Accountability Call #51: The Boys Are Back in Town
August 08, 2018

  The boys are back in town, indeed! After a few weeks on special assignment, Jon and I dive back into The Accountability Call by checking in about our respective Summers. How do we transition from vacation to work?

The Accountability Call #50: Reflections at 50
July 17, 2018

  Jon and I turn 50! We take a look back at some of the fun we’ve had and the lessons we’ve learned during our first 50 episodes of the podcast. We even spiced things up a bit by being in the same room and creating a video for #50!

The Accountability Call #49: Peter Gabriel, Guatemala Life, and Mid-Year Recap
July 02, 2018

After diving into a few of Peter Gabriel’s greatest hits, Jon and I talk about life in Guatemala. My family and I are spending several weeks taking Spanish classes while staying with a host family in Panajachel, Guatemala.

Checking In #14: Newfound Empathy for Language Learners
June 30, 2018

Learning a new language is tough! In this edition of the podcast, from Panajachel, Guatemala, we discuss some of our struggles in studying Spanish every day. Melissa and I have a newfound appreciation for our son’s challenges going through a dual immer...

Checking In #13: Getting the Lay of the Guatemalan Land
June 24, 2018

This podcast comes to you from Panachjel, Guatemala!   We talk about our first few days in this beautiful town. We are studying Spanish from 8-noon during the week at a school in town. Then we can either go on an excursion organized through the school,...