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What's Your "And"?
John Garrett's research involves asking professionals, "Who else are you beyond your job title?" Accountants, consultants, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals everywhere are doing hobbies and passions after they leave the office. We discuss why these outside-of-work interests matter and how they've impacted their career.
Episodes
What's Your "And"?105.5: Balancing Your Life and Career [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?105: Chris Brown sings his way to better coworker connections [podcast]
Chris Brown grew up the son of a preacher and always knew that he would want to do some ministry when he grew up. In the 6th Grade, he learned to play the…
What's Your "And"?104.5: The Three Foundations of a Strong Firm Culture [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?104: Amy Vetter disconnects to better connect with clients and coworkers [podcast]
Amy Vetter has wanted to be a CPA since she was a little girl, to follow in the footsteps of her grandfather. At the age of 12, she was even doing the books…
What's Your "And"?103.5: People Start Hating Their Jobs at Age 35 [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?103: Dave Finklang flies his way to better client connections [podcast]
Dave Finklang achieved what most little boys only dream of – becoming a pilot. He flew for Chautauqua Airlines for several years before retiring to pursue his…
What's Your "And"?102.5: 5 Surefire Ways to Make Yourself Happier at Work [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?102: David Leary sweats his way to better work connections [podcast]
David Leary is all about collecting splat points. If you go to an Orangetheory Fitness gym, you also collect splat points and now automatically have a…
What's Your "And"?101.5: Creating Happiness: Creative Workers Claim to be Happiest at Work [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?101: Steve Browne rocks his way to better coworker connections [podcast]
Steve Browne describes himself as a music freak. Right when he gets to his office, he turns on some music and leaves it on throughout the day. He has an iPod…
What's Your "And"?100.5: The Case for Investing More in People [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?100: Tony Nitti shreds his way to better connections [podcast]
Tony Nitti has been pursuing passions outside of work since before he even started his first job out of college. Having graduated a semester early, he had…
What's Your "And"?99.5: 7 Traits That Will Help You Build Great Teams that Deliver Amazing Results [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?99: Jaime Rein soufflés her way to better client connections [podcast]
Jaime Rein knows what working under pressure is like, having been a trained chef for many years prior to getting into bookkeeping. When she made the move, she…
What's Your "And"?98.5: Accountex Conference recap [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?98: Live from Accountex [podcast]
John Garrett takes his digital recorder around the Accountex Conference to interview accountants who are shattering the stereotype. In this episode, he talks…
What's Your "And"?97: Live from Accountex [podcast]
John Garrett takes his digital recorder around the Accountex Conference to interview accountants who are shattering the stereotype. In this episode, he talks…
What's Your "And"?96: Live from Accountex [podcast]
John Garrett takes his digital recorder around the Accountex Conference to interview accountants who are shattering the stereotype. In this episode, he talks…
What's Your "And"?95: Jonathan Ankney pedals his way to better business skills [podcast]
Jonathan Ankney became an avid cyclist after starting his accounting career, using it as a way to clear his mind from work. In his words, "creative people need…
What's Your "And"?94.5: 3 Reasons Employee Engagement Is Declining And How Managers Can Improve It [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?94: Meg Vito explores her way to better connections [podcast]
Meg Vito grew up exploring with her family, often taking trips as long as three months as her parents made it a priority to see as much as possible. Now she…
What's Your "And"?93.5: 7 Deadly Sins of Employee Communication [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?93: Sammie Johannes lifts her way to better connections [podcast]
Sammie Johannes has been weight training since she was 16 years old. Her classes ended sooner than her younger brother's, so she would spend that time at the…
What's Your "And"?92.5: 4 Key Steps for Creating Employee Engagement [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?92: Ed Kless touches all the bases for better connections at work [podcast]
Ed Kless grew up near New York City with parents in a "mixed marriage" – one rooted for the Giants and the other rooted for the Dodgers. Luckily, both teams…
What's Your "And"?91.5: Burnout at Work Isn't Just About Exhaustion. It's Also About Loneliness [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?91: Tim Cowley's rugby scores big with coworkers [podcast]
Tim Cowley started playing rugby after a friend suggested they both join a team as they were watching a match on TV. It had been several years after his…
What's Your "And"?90.5: Don't go to school for finance — liberal arts is the future [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?90: Trent Mclaren's beach life is perfect for coworker connections [podcast]
Trent McLaren grew up visiting his family's beach home near Melbourne anytime his parents had a long break from work. When he moved to Sydney, he thought what…
What's Your "And"?89.5: Want to Increase Employee Engagement? Hold Managers Accountable [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?89: Garrett Wagner cycles his way to better business relationships [podcast]
Garrett Wagner started riding bicycles when he was young and has never quit. He started riding competitively after a good friend invited him to join the team…
What's Your "And"?88.5: A Not-To-Do List to Cultivate Work-Life Balance [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?88: Paul Meissner curls his way to better client connections [podcast]
Paul Meissner has always had a thing for winter sports. After competing in downhill skiing in University, his attention turned to curling, a sport where he…
What's Your "And"?87.5: 3 Benefits Companies Can Provide To Boost Work-Life Balance [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?87: Traveling the world helps Liz Mason become better at business [podcast]
Liz Mason began traveling when her Dad brought her along on business trips to London and the Caribbean. Since then, she's been hooked and now sets her personal…
What's Your "And"?86.5: HR's Vital Role in How Employees Spend Their Time, Talent, and Energy [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?86: Michael Wherry skis his way to better business skills [podcast]
Michael Wherry has been downhill skiing since he was very young. And now he's gotten his daughter in the sport, even taking a trip together to Breckenridge…
What's Your "And"?85.5: How To Build An Innovative Workplace Culture With Experimentation [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?85: Andy Wang picks his way to better client connections [podcast]
Andy Wang started playing guitar just after graduating high school and later joined a punk rock/ska band when he was in college. He started after his father…
What's Your "And"?84.5: Uber Founder Travis Kalanick Resigns as CEO Amid a Shareholder Revolt [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?84: Drew Carrick raps his way to better work connections [podcast]
Drew Carrick, aka "Petty Ca$h", has always wanted to entertain those around him. Whether it's his original rap songs about accounting or him being his college…
What's Your "And"?83.5: Ten Company Rules That Destroy Trust And Teamwork [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?83: Chris Ekimoff swims his way to better coworker connections [podcast]
Chris Ekimoff refers to himself as a "swammer", as in someone that used to swim competitively. So competitive in fact that he was a member of the Saint…
What's Your "And"?82.5: Why You Should Never Follow Your Passion [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?82: Jeff Crosley hits all the right notes for coworker connections [podcast]
Jeff Crosley is a natural when it comes to performing, especially when it comes to the piano. He's been playing since he was very young and continued that…
What's Your "And"?81.5: Pushing Past the Fear of Looking Stupid [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?81: Amy Hancock's on both sides of the camera [podcast]
Amy Hancock first started modeling as a baby. She's now travelled all over the world for photoshoots, both as a model and as a photographer. The modeling…
What's Your "And"?80.5: Improving Employee Engagement [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?80: Steve Snyder tailgates his way to better relationships [podcast]
Steve Snyder is a college football tailgating expert. Specifically, Penn State football. He's been a fan for a long time but it wasn't until his kids started…
What's Your "And"?79.5: 6 Tips to Increase Employee Engagement [Podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?79: Warwick Jackson finds the big sticks for better connections [podcast]
Warwick Jackson is a currently a member of the Killarney Vale Bombers, an Australian Football Club. Prior to this team, he helped the Pennant Hills Demons win…
What's Your "And"?78.5: The Top Three Factors Driving Employee Burnout [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?78: Scott Duda hits the fairways for better client connections [podcast]
Scott Duda was given a choice by a Partner when he first started in public accounting -- either take Friday afternoons off to network and golf or you can stay…
What's Your "And"?77.5: Why Engagement Happens in Employees' Hearts, Not Their Minds [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?77: Meri Amber writes the songs that make the accountanting world sing [podcast]
Meri Amber is a singer of crazy songs. The geek pop singer-songwriter graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in commerce (accounting) but has…
What's Your "And"?76.5: Why the Millions We Spend on Employee Engagement Buy Us So Little [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?76: Cindy Schroeder's love of Disney creates magical client connections [podcast]
Cindy Schroeder is such a fan of all things Disney, that she considers herself to be a true "Disnerd". So much so that she's an Annual Walt Disney Passholder…
What's Your "And"?75.5: Organizational Culture [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?75: Stacy Mueller bakes her way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
Stacy Mueller might be the most popular person in the office, taking the time to bake cakes to celebrate people's birthdays. Seriously, who doesn't love…
What's Your "And"?74.5: Four Steps for Improving Employee Engagement [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…