{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"695: Calvin Harris Jr is a CPA & Runner [podcast]","description":"Calvin Harris Jr., CEO of the New York State Society of CPAs, shares how running became an essential part of his life after moving to New York. He explains how the running community helped him connect with others and inspired him to challenge himself from 5Ks to completing multiple marathons. Calvin discusses the ways that running has made him a better leader, teaching him resilience and the importance of enduring through difficult times. He reflects on the significance of being authentic at work and encourages professionals to bring their best selves to their careers, including sharing interests like fitness or creative pursuits. Calvin also talks about his love for New York City pizza and reveals his early musical background playing the saxophone. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that embracing personal passions outside of work fuels success and well-being. Episode Highlights \u00b7 Calvin got into running during COVID for health and sanity, and it has now become something that grounds him and makes him a better CEO. \u00b7 Calvin emphasizes the importance of bringing your best self, including hobbies, interests, and personality, into your professional life instead of separating \u201cwork\u201d and \u201cpersonal.\u201d \u00b7 The ups and downs, pain and pride of long-distance running have taught him to keep pushing through difficult work times, knowing they don\u2019t last forever. \u00b7 Calvin discusses how sharing things like his running, tattoos, or other interests actually builds connection, makes work more enjoyable, and helps attract people to the accounting profession. \u00b7 It\u2019s important for organizations to make space for people to be multidimensional, which is not only more human but also crucial for attracting and retaining talent in fields like accounting. ","author_name":"What's Your "And"?","author_url":"http:\/\/whatsyourand.com","html":"