The Accountability Call

Do you have big plans, big ideas, and lofty goals? Do you find it hard to stay focused and motivated in order to achieve your goals? Wouldn't it be great if you had someone to hold you accountable to your goals? <br /> Jon Magnuson and Chris Carlock hold each other accountable with a weekly phone call, The Accountability Call, which they've turned into a podcast. Every week, Jon and Chris talk to each other about the challenges of getting things done professionally, personally, and creatively. <br /> The two friends share their successes and failures as dads, husbands, and entrepreneurs. Along the way, they also share big ideas, life lessons, and life hacks they are implementing in their daily journeys toward self-actualization.<br /> For show notes and more entertainment, please visit www.daddingvalue.com.

12-Minute Takeaway: COVID Opportunities and Lessons

In these unprecedented times, what opportunities can we find, and what lessons can we learn?

03-27
13:08

The Accountability Call #85: Leaving It All Behind

Jon and Chris talk about the idea of leaving things behind. When you walk into a different room where you are going to interact with people, use the doorway as a reminder to leave your baggage on this side of the door.

11-25
29:04

The Accountability Call #84: Jon is 50, and a Sample Life-Coaching Session

Jon shares his thoughts on turning 50! Jon then agrees to be Chris's client for a Life-Coach Session. Jon opens up about his lack of focus and they come up with some action steps to help.

11-09
49:22

The Accountability Call #83: Off to College

We are back behind the mics after a Summer hiatus! Jon shares the emotional experience of his oldest son heading off to college. We also talk about the success story of Lil Nas X. And we announce some developments in the podcast. We hope you enjoy!

08-25
46:23

The Accountability Call #82: Leadership, Buy-In, and Resistance is Persistence

This week we discuss the legend of Jim Croce; leaders and parents getting buy-in through empowerment; and the idea that resistance is quite the negative persistence. #JimCroce #KenBlanchard #Leadership

06-05
38:06

The Accountability Call #81: Focus and Landfill Items

After getting Rick Rolled, we share a listener’s thoughts on staying focused. It’s definitely easier to stay focused on something interesting, engaging, and challenging, but what happens when a task meets none of those criteria?

05-18
28:04

The Accountability Call #80: Greatest American Hero, Losses, and Leftover Dads

After paying homage to one of the greatest television shows ever, we talk The Avengers and birthdays. While talking about birthdays, we pivot and think about the birthdays of those we’ve lost over the years.

05-09
26:04

The Accountability Call #79: Tales From Fitness Soapboxes

After getting physical with a little Olivia Newton John, and mixing up our baseball movie villains, we share our tried and true fitness motivation strategies. As always, we hope you enjoy!

04-29
33:36

The Accountability Call #78: 7 Year Itches and Baseball

We start things off by paying tribute to Will Ferrell’s memorable commencement speech at USC in 2017. We then talk about 7-year itches. It’s been said that our bodies essentially regenerate every seven years.

04-06
27:19

The Accountability Call #77: Turning 50 and the Roller Coaster of Parenting

During our discussion about the greatness of Van Halen and the roller coaster ride of parenting, we realize that Jon is coming up on the big 5-Oh! We talk about looking back, looking forward, and being grateful for everything we get to do. As always,

03-30
44:02

The Accountability Call #76: Saying Yes and Opening Day

In the immortal words of Curtis Armstrong from the movie Risky Business, sometimes you gotta say, “Yes.” Well, okay, he says it in a more forceful manner, but the message is pretty much the same: Say yes! We spent a day and a half together in beautiful...

03-29
16:30

The Accountability Call #75: Fasting, Commitment, and Getting to vs. Having to

We start things off in our 75th episode by recapping Chris’ five-day fasting mimicking diet. After reading the book The Longevity Diet by Valter Longo,  Chris and his wife decided to try the recommended program through Prolon.

03-17
35:59

The Accountability Call #74: Not Dead Yet, Balance, and Lice

We wrap up our infatuation with Phil Collins as Jon finally finished “Not Dead Yet,” Collins’ memoir. How do we find a work-life balance? Should’t it be called a life-work balance? Why are we running around like crazy?

03-10
30:14

The Accountability Call #72: ASU, Ten Years of Marriage, and Personal Mission Statements

After sharing the latest of what we’ve learned through reading Phil Collins’ memoir, Jon shares the story of touring Arizona State University with his college-bound son. I share some details of the 10-year anniversary celebration my wife and I had rece...

02-27
31:52

The Accountability Call #71: Benefits of Being Sick, College Tours, and Anniversaries

After singing some Sting and Phil Collins, Jon and I reminisce about how times have changed. We talk about how wives are superior to husbands in the taking-care-of-the-sick department. Jon and his family are taking a tour of our Alma mater,

02-13
32:32

The Accountability Call #70: Phil Collins, Job Interviews, and Super Bowls

We start off with some thoughts on Phil Collins’ memoir, Not Dead Yet. Jon very thoughtfully sent me a copy and we’re having fun comparing our impressions of the book so far. If you’re a fan of Collins or Genesis, it’s definitely an entertaining read.

02-02
30:58

The Accountability Call #69: Saturday Love and the Magic of The Universe

This week we talk about the power of intentions. When we have them and we share them with The Universe, magical things can happen, as we've both experienced numerous times.

01-26
38:54

The Accountability Call #68: Sans Social Media and Making Lists

Jon and I talk Phil Collins, living without social media, creating productivity lists, and more!

01-21
39:45

The Accountability Call #67: Weekday Spending, Annual Check-Ups, and Dad Advice

Jon shares some thoughts on A Star is Born, making me realize that my list of movies-to-see is now in the thousands. We check in on the practice of spending money on the weekends only, and talk about the importance of doing an annual check-up to see wh...

01-14
34:41

The Accountability Call #66: Stepping Up, Spending Less, and The New Year

2019 is upon us. Jon and I ring in the new year by talking about what we learned from 2018 and how to apply it to the new year. As always, we hope you enjoy!

01-04
22:29

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