The Above Board Podcast

What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act?

John Kennedy and Matthew Marcoux give their initial reaction and break down of the Inflation Reduction Act, which was signed into law on August 16th, 2022. They unpack the main areas of the legislation impacting consumers, such as IRS enforcement, health care, and energy tax credits.

Finding Balance with Megan Glass

In today's episode, Megan Glass shares ideas on creativity, leadership, and company culture. She spent many years of her career in event planning, while working for companies such as Disney World. Today she talks about how those skills helped prepare her for a Director level position in operations and why it's important to enjoy your life and the work that you do. She also believes that work/life balance is an evolution and can always be improved upon, but that it doesn't need to inhibit company productivity. In fact, she believes that companies who strive for better work/life balance for their team will see enhancements to productivity.

Gaining Traction

Matt and John talk about the impact Gino Wickman's Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has had on their personal and professional lives. From creating a vision all the way down to how they operate their daily goals, EOS has helped them overhaul how they view operating a company and their daily life. 

Welcome Back!

Matt and John chat about the current economic outlook, entrepreneurship, and 16 personalities.  Above Board is ready to bring the weekly podcast back into action and the guys spend some time discussing what that means for our listeners! 

Day Trading your Emotions

The guys discuss just how easy it is to allow the overload of information we all receive to infiltrate our daily thoughts and routine. From text messages to news updates, it's never ending.  We often can't even process our emotions properly before we move onto the next thing because we are always so "connected"! So, then, why are we day trading our attention, time, and emotions this way?

The Art of Visualization

John and Rich discuss the "power of positive aging" as it relates to their health and mindset.  More specifically, the conversation focuses on their journey in active visualization and the importance that it now plays in both of their lives.  Life goes by fast and it's important to intently focus on your version of success and happiness! 

E-MOTIONS: Avoiding Burnout and Connecting to Purpose | ModelFA Podcast

In today's episode, our very own TheRichB talks about finding ways to get yourself unstuck and connecting to a deeper sense of purpose.  This is from Episode 80 of The ModelFA podcast with David DeCelle. 

 

"'Why’ is one of the most powerful words that exist. If you understand or have a visceral, emotional, passionate connection to your ‘why,’ that’s how you can prevent burnout.” 

Turn Your Passion Into Your Podcast

Have you ever thought about starting your own podcast? John and Rich discuss the various podcast tips they've learned as Above Board approaches its 2 year milestone.   This discussion is a great metaphor for life about focusing on your passion and keeping things simple! 

Progress Over Perfection

There's so much pressure to be perfect these days, but the truth is that perfection is a bar too high - it simply doesn't exist. Why are we so hard on ourselves to be the perfect parent, professional, student, athlete, etc.? Today's conversation is about finding grace and joy in your progress instead of perfection. 

Social Media: A good use of time or a way for time to use you?

Are you using social media in a way to help create fulfillment and meaning? Or is it becoming counterproductive for you? The guys break down how they limit social media or curate their content to source positive, productive information. Matt and John address their viewpoint as the social media consumer, while Rich shares his perspective as a content creator.