What's your favorite TLA? Anyway join the awesome socks and coffee clubs. Socks only available for a few more days: awesomesocks.club coffee is SO FRESH AND SO GOOD: awesomecoffeeclub.com -John

Hank is on a journey of meaning. John is on a journey of meetings.

with hank's recent mohawk and john's perpetual crazy hair, the resemblance the green brothers share is becoming stronger than ever

A spider plushie filled with baby spider plushies is perhaps one of the worst million dollar ideas Hank has ever had.

I so don’t need more socks but “you don’t even feel the toe seam” is probably one of the best selling points for a pair of socks I’ve ever heard

I would like to see a DFTBA episode of Undercover Boss where John wears a really low quality disguise where he just keeps doing exactly what he's doing around the warehouse, office, etc.

“…Being the tail to your comet is the world’s best job.” That is such a beautiful sentiment, brb crying 😭

When he says "Style: impacable, fit: incredible, mission: charitable" I really feel John Green trying for light-hearted Hank Green enthusiasm and it somehow warms my heart.

The most important question a CEO can ask is "What do you need from me?". The best CEOs lead by letting their employees operate at maximum capacity.

John went from being unpaid intern for a coffee company to bring an unpaid CEO for two companies

I both desperately want a spider baby plushie and I'm horrified at the thought of its existence.

Keep it up, John. You can do it. Big shoes to fill, but we believe in you.

John, nerdfighters, the whole internet, and presumably everyone who loves Hank irl: TAKE A BREAK Hank: Well now you’ve told me to do it I won’t do it.

Years of 4-minute videos have trained my brain so well that about 10 seconds past that ordinary deadline, I was compelled to check the time. You guys have given us an innate understanding of what 240 seconds feels like.

"Being the tail to your comet is the world's best possible job." I love that John and Hank both see each other as the biggest Green brother

John may only be a "marginally competent" CEO, but he's clearly an amazing big brother ❤

I love that the title of this video has changed from “I’m a great CEO” to “Reflections from a Terrible CEO” 😂

John, you are far more than just 'the tail to Hank's comet' but holy crap that is a wonderfully poetic and beautiful way of phrasing your feeling about it.

As a writer at a physical weekly newspaper, Hank’s love and support for print media makes me smile!

I’m so glad that Hank has the opportunity to step back from his responsibilities while going through chemo. I know a lot of people who continued working through most of their cancer treatment (the US healthcare system is a joke). That being said, I’m not at all surprised that he’s continued to do a bunch of things. We went from 400% Hank to like 120% Hank

Hank does more with cancer than I do without

“Being the tail to your comet is the world’s best job” why am I crying. John so admires Hank and it’s heartbreakingly sweet

The Aldi version of Hank Green is a stellar product

No parasocial relationship aside from this one could make my heart explode with this much love.

Johns pretty good at the CEO speak. The 3 whys were pretty powerful.

John, you're doing great. We can't all be Hanks.

I love the idea that up till now youve been sitting quietly at meetings and occasionally you'll pipe up just to say that interestingly everyone there has consumed 300 minutes of time on earth in this meeting. Then hank will say thank you for that observation john and that will have been your entire contribution till the meeting ends and you all leave. As someone who is also president of a not for profit that is exactly what i cant wait to step down and do.

"That's like 300 minutes of human soul-life, just....GONE!!" I feel that, as I walk into a "mandatory" daily corporate meeting that wastes 300 minutes of human soul-life, to discuss something that could've been an email

This is what makes the Greens so awesome - they've spent 16+ years being sincerely kind to each other. So when the shit hits the fan & they may be having big feelings, there's nothing remotely unnatural or awkward about them being sincere & kind to each other on a public forum. It's a tragedy that so many of us don't have that kind of relationship with our families & friends

John, You’ve hopefully gotten at least 1 million messages of hope and support for Hank (and yourself) while you and your families deal with it. Something I thought I would mention, in case Hank doesn’t know and he wants it: he can ask the pathology lab for recuts of biopsies. Basically, he can ask for his cancer on a microscope slide that a pathologist looked at and diagnosed. I know he loves microscopy. And that seems like a pretty BA thing to have. Maybe even framed or something. Who knows, he could have a tee shirt pattern made of it. Here’s hoping one day you get to see this because even if it’s many years later, the hospital will keep those slides for years and years. I’ve followed you from 2007 and this is the first time I’ve written though I have heard you speak in person before. Here’s to another 16 years of you and Hank.

John may not have all of the business skills CEOs usually have but he sure does know how to plug things in vlogbrothers videos

I am absolutely, 200% *here* for a spider plushie that contains 12 spider plushies within it-- I don't know what John's thoughts were, but I /love/ that design idea. :D Edit: I'm so glad you're enjoying aspects of the unexpected promotion, John. Despite it coming out of unfortunate and painful circumstances, it's good to hear the new reluctant CEO is doing well. DFTBA!

I love this because it's a perfect demonstration of _appreciation_ and finding the value in something that you'd otherwise never have experienced, and don't necessarily want to always experience, but can allow you to love doing it while you do it and what you get to go back to doing at some point after even more.

"When I'm forced to attend a meeting, by far my most common contribution is to say, 'so, are we done then?', I usually saying that like 12 seconds into a meeting and then repeat it, mantra-like, until finally I am released." - John Green, 2017

John, you're doing amazing sweetie. Hank, if the "plushies within plushies" idea at 0:45 is a real thing you were pitching, you should know that yes, those do exist. Or at least they used to in the 90s, usually in the form of a "buy this mother dog plushie and unzip her tummy to see how many puppies came inside her" kind of thing. Never seen a spider version though!

Replace Hank as CEO temporarily you have to do a good job

If Hank scrolls through the comments: we will all understand if you can t post videos.we just want you to rest and support you in whatever you want to do.

Loving the solidarity John's temple hairs are showing with Hank by turning white and making it look like John too has a mohawk

The smile when you said "mission: charitable" genuinely made my day It's as if you were equally proud and ashamed of coming up with that line :)

While I agree with all the support that this community gives to Hank, I often think of Katherine, because I have seen the toll cancer can have on a spouse. Katherine, I hope you take good care of yourself!!!

Just every video lately makes me tear up in gratefulness. Thank you for your continued efforts to make the world kinder. Thank you for your voices and your presence and your commitment to all the bits. Prouder than ever to be part of this community.

Don’t forget to talk to someone if you get overwhelmed. Support roles in health situations also get exhausted. Don’t carry that weight all by yourself. ❤

50 seconds ago... whoa. John you're doing amazing. The subtitles think that your "whys" are "wise", which is beautiful.

I wish both of you the best. The microcosmos microscope I bought has been life changing. My wife, dodgeball team, and work have all been harassed with my excitement. There are amazing new things I find every week. Wish the best for you and your brother.

After 38 years of employment I can say with great confidence that 1:28 is exactly the vibe of the vast majority of meetings.

I just love having the Green brothers to guide me through the years. How lucky I am, to be alive and experiencing the world at the same time as John and Hank.

"Stop telling me that I can't do what I love to do and want to do" is my new mantra.

Being the tail to your comet is such a beautiful sentence and i may need it on a shirt. 4:23

I said this before but I will say it again, John you are doing a great job guiding this community and I’m sure your employees through this turbulence. Thanks captain.

I love watching decades worth of love between two brothers expand across the planet. It's beautiful. ❤

Now that John has become a good CEO, he needs to also become big on LinkedIn

It’s really stunning as a long time Nerdfighter to see the evolution of your expression of love for Hank. I know you always loved him, but you seem so much more comfortable saying it in a variety of ways.

Good Morning John it’s Tuesday. Your CEO skills caused me to purchase the Awsome socks and some wonderful coffee.

We should all be so lucky to have a sibling that loves us & respects us as much as you clearly love and respect Hank... and we should all be so lucky to have a sibling who is as trustworthy & honorable as you are... as so clearly demonstrated by the trust Hank has for you.

What makes a good CEO is having a goal to bring value to customers and care to stake (not share) holders. You are doing great. Thank you.

You are both lucky to have each other. Hank do what you want. John do what you can. Someday, my dream is to help you on your mission, just as soon as I retire from teaching. ps - I love spreadsheets.

Cannot believe I ever used to think Hank was the more relatable one to me. Hearing John talk about meetings was like my internal monologue verbalized. Very validating stuff

First of all: John, YOU ARE DOING A GOOD JOB! Secondly I´m glad that you are expanding the circle of things you feel confident and comfortable doing. For me focusing on ways I can expand (not simply leave!) my comfort zone is really helpful for my self esteem. Last autumn I´ve actually started to present different volunteering opportunities to high schoolers so they know their options besides university and apprenteship. It was scary at first but now I am excited every time I get to give a talk in a school. I´d love to read others experiences of expanding comfort zones as well - let´s all share being proud of our achievements, no matter how big or small!

This community is the best ever. I don't think I can come up with the words to tell you guys how much you give me hope in a broken world

It is a testament to Hank's leadership that everything keeps working during his illness. Create and empower a good team and they can run it well.

1:32 “And that, it turns out, is not the vibe for most meetings” is my spirit animal

Don't you dare sell the spider plushies - I don't care how cute they are 😂

I liked the earlier title better, because John, you *are* such a good CEO.

John is the best brother one could possibly have.

I would totally buy a spider plushie with a dozen baby spider plushies in it!

Keep up the great work John. Also Kirkland CEO Pizza John shirt when?

I never thought that humanity would be able to achieve a level of wholesomeness this beautiful.

It's nice to see John making so many videos about how much he loves his brother.

I love these brothers. It’s beautiful to see the love, support and mutual admiration. I’m glad you have each other.

Hank and John are the living embodiments of resilience.

So you’re just gonna make me cry tears of heartfelt joy and gratitude with your exemplary brotherly love in every freaking tweet, vlog, post?! Okay, I see how it is. So much love, admiration and respect for the two most awesome humans ever!!

I'm glad I'm subscribed to this channel. I'm extra glad there's people like John and Hank in the world 🙂

The warmth and love I get from watching how you both deal with this is amazing.

I’m glad to see you’ve progress from CAQ to CAC. You’re truly becoming the CEO! Keep it up John

I knew Hank is a once I a generation talent and mind, but, this whole series of events has given me the opportunity to be amazed by him nearly every day.

This just filled my heart with joy. Crying into my sheppards pie on my lunch break apprecating the heck out of what a good why and love can do.

I love the brotherly relationship between the two of you and how much you two respect each other. Thanks to every employee that help make this video and all the aspect of your business happen! Glad to know there's a coffee club!

Nerdfighteria’s Why helped me strengthen my Why over the years. Thank you John and Hank

Why does Johns description of his feelings about being CEO for a bit sound like many intentionally childless peoples feelings about kids? Y'know the whole "oh I do like kids, as long as i can hand them back to their parents after a few hours"😂

I worship you guys so much! You’re the absolute best. The content, your brother relationship, your creativity, your books!!

I'll continue to say thank you Hank for doing what you think is best for you. We love it no matter what.

I love the last bit...even though we all want Hank to rest, supporting him in what he CAN do is huge. Continuing to teach through my chemo helped me through it because I could do what I love and see my kids. If Hank is up for video making, I love that he gets to do that with full support from John...it may help Hank more than anyone can realize

Every time someone says they hate meetings, I always think, "You need to get a better job," because when you are at a good company with good coworkers, meetings are enjoyable.

I have so much respect for you both. Thank you for being the people that you are. Hearing that Hank sent you an email like that for some reason touched me so deeply, I feel grateful to be growing up alongside everything you both put out

I just love you guy so much. Bravo on being fantastic brothers and making the world a much better place.

Matching mohawks! 🥹

I could never be a CEO, so much social interaction and responsibility. You're doing so great though!

Thank for filling in John!

Man, you guys are just plain Awesome. Remind me alot of my brother and I in how close and straight to the point you are, and how much love is shoved back n forth lol Love you guys, and makes me wish I was a part of your awesome team. You radiate good/wholesomeness, and the world def needs more of it :) THANK YOU BOTH for doing what you do. Hank and John, Ill see you in the next one!

It just dawned on me what John and Hank are. Beyond the many things, obvious or not, they are curators of hope. I don't believe this to be an explicitly identified goal, but I believe the essence of it to be a driving force behind many of the forms of awesome they adopt. I can't thank you both enough, nor can I articulate why it's so important that you keep fighting the good fight, that you keep not forgetting to be awesome. You help to remind so many of us to do the same each day

You two make life better for us all ❤

we appreciate you keeping the quality content coming for us john

As happy as I am to see John shouldering his new responsibilities, I cannot stress enough how INSPIRING it is to hear him talk about how he's not cut out for it.

I’m loving this era of extra-earnestness. PS John thanks for the P4A tiktok drafts, even though there’s a shocking lack of tuberculosis content! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💖

I love our community so much.

I love seeing the love and respect that you two have for each other

You're so happy to do this temporarily because this will make great source material for your future novels and give incredible insight and context into developing certain characters, lol. I mean, how many authors get to do a completely different high level job for months to a year or so? It's such a great opportunity aside from what Hank is going through.

You guys are awesome ❤ Prayers for Hank ❤️

"The tail to your comet" ❤️😭 John with the beautiful words as always!

Im not officially part of the Nerdfighteria but the monent i heard "dont forget to be awesome" i immediately fell in love with it and i love that you have deliberately kept it open because i say it to people ALL THE TIME.