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It’s astounding what one positive action or change—big or small—can do for a business. Improve staff morale, enrich the client experience, turbo boost operational efficiencies. All possible when firm leaders acknowledge issues and commit to making change…to getting a little better every day. In this…

Rootworks, LLC


    • Apr 3, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 94 EPISODES

    4.7 from 58 ratings Listeners of Better Every Day that love the show mention: looking forward.


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    The Better Every Day podcast provides a refreshing and insightful perspective on personal growth and improvement. Hosted by Darren Root and his team at Rootworks, this podcast offers valuable knowledge and wisdom that can be applied to both the accounting industry and everyday life. With a bold reminder to stop answering all the questions or fixing all the problems, this podcast encourages listeners to embrace personal growth and challenge themselves in order to become better every day.

    One of the best aspects of The Better Every Day podcast is its ability to provide practical advice and strategies for personal growth. Each episode is filled with actionable steps that listeners can implement into their daily lives, whether it be in their careers or personal relationships. Darren and his team at Rootworks have a wealth of experience in the industry, and they share their insights in a way that is relatable and easy to understand. This podcast serves as a valuable resource for individuals looking to improve themselves and achieve success in both their professional and personal lives.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on reflection. The episode "Death and Taxes" highlights the importance of reflecting on the prior year, which is an activity that everyone can benefit from. By taking the time to reflect on our successes, failures, and lessons learned, we can gain valuable insights that will help us grow as individuals. The Better Every Day podcast reminds us of the power of introspection, encouraging listeners to make intentional strides towards improvement.

    While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, one potential downside is the limited scope of topics covered. As it is produced by Rootworks, an accounting firm consulting company, many episodes may be geared towards accountants or those in related industries. While there is certainly value for these professionals, individuals from other industries may find some episodes less applicable or relevant to their own lives.

    In conclusion, The Better Every Day podcast offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for personal growth. With practical strategies for improvement backed by years of industry experience, this podcast is a valuable resource for individuals looking to become better every day. While it may have a more narrow focus on the accounting industry at times, the insights and wisdom shared by Darren and his team at Rootworks are applicable to individuals from all walks of life. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone seeking personal growth and improvement in their lives.



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    Latest episodes from Better Every Day

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 26:27


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 27:25


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 22:51


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 23:56


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023 28:55


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 34:05


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 28:57


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 31:06


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 26:45


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 26:45


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2022 24:06


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 21:00


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 26:23


    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)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 27:47


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

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 25:34


    Living intentionally (Ep. 70)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 33:50


    It's time to reassess how you do business (Ep. 69)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 27:46


    Finding the courage to say 'no' (Ep. 57)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 20:25


    Don’t Wish Away a Season (Ep. 50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 17:51


    Work and Life to Be Proud Of (Ep. 48)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 25:09


    Seeing Through a Different Lens (Ep. 46)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 31:04


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