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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"?74: Brian Wagner's fly-fishing nets stronger client relationships [podcast]
Brian Wagner wasn't exactly in love with fly fishing the first few times he went, but a friend had invited him and promised cold beer was involved. After a few…
What's Your "And"?73.5: Japan Inc. Moving Toward 4-Day Work Week [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"?73: Rebekah Brown takes food just as seriously as coworker relationships [podcast]
Rebekah Brown is a foodie. She's also a football superfan. And very involved in her church community. No matter where she is, whether it's work or one of these…
What's Your "And"?72.5: What Great Managers Do Daily [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"?72: Brett Austin Cooper builds community all over the world [podcast]
Brett Cooper is always looking to feel more personally connected with others. It started out organizing activities for his peers at his first public accounting…
What's Your "And"?71.5: An 'Employee Value Proposition' Mindset Just Might Fix 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"?71: Lauren Thiel shows coworkers to just be yourself [podcast]
Lauren Thiel follows the motto "Always be yourself, unless you can be Beyonce!" As a little girl, Lauren's parents enrolled her in dance class in hopes that it…
What's Your "And"?70.5: Are You Creating Deep Interactions? [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"?70: Ron Baker's passion drives deeper client connections [podcast]
Ron Baker really hates the billable hour. I mean really, really, really hates it. And you can throw in timesheets, too, while you're at it. It all started…
What's Your "And"?69.5: Being Engaged at Work Is Not the Same as Being Productive [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"?69: Chris Callegari salsa dances his way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
Chris Callegari admits he's the last person he thought would ever try salsa dancing, let alone performing of any kind. But shortly after he graduated college…
What's Your "And"?68.5: Why We Shouldn't Tell Workers When to Unplug [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?68: Chris Hooper power lifts his way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
Chris Hooper took the roundabout way into accounting -- from wrestling promoter at the age of 13 to power lifting competitor to entrepreneur. He'd always been…
What's Your "And"?67.5: Seven Ways To Listen To Your Team (Without Taking A Survey) [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?67: Jennie Moore skates her way to better client connections [podcast]
Jennie Moore has been figure skating since she was very little. It's something almost everyone does growing up in Canada. Even today, she continues to perform…
What's Your "And"?66.5: Friedman LLP Implements New Flexible Work/Life Program [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?66: David Beasley brings the harmony to coworker relationships [podcast]
David Beasley loves music. So much so that he spent several years composing for and performing in the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band near…
What's Your "And"?65.5: The Most Interesting People Know This Self-Marketing Secret [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?65: Tyler Crawford & AJ VanderWoude rap their way to better client connections [podcast]
When Tyler Crawford and AJ VanderWoude started at BMSS a few years ago, little did they know they'd be creating original rap videos – the latest being CPA's on…
What's Your "And"?64.5: Are You A Good Boss? Test Yourself With These 5 Questions [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?64: Byron Patrick doesn't horse around with client relationships [podcast]
Byron Patrick spends a lot of time shoveling horse manure. Literally. It's what comes with the territory as the owner of a small horse farm. But whether it's…
What's Your "And"?63.5: How your Company's Unwritten Rules can Break its Culture [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple…
What's Your "And"?63: Jon Chudy is an Ace with coworker relationships [podcast]
Jon Chudy did something he had always dreamed about since he was a kid -- play professional baseball. While his pro pitching career was short-lived, those…
What's Your "And"?62.5: How to Build Instant Rapport in an Interview [podcast]
The Green Apple Podcast is going to start doing weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to…
What's Your "And"?62: Rebecca Kelley travels the world for better client relationships [podcast]
Rebecca Kelley grew up taking one big family trip a year — to Mexico every Spring Break. Since then, she has visited a total of 14 countries, even studying…
What's Your "And"?61: Scott Usher plays the part at work and on stage [podcast]
Scott Usher's first theater audition was for a background role in South Pacific. When the Director found out he knew all the songs, he was immediately cast…
What's Your "And"?60: Holly DeVito hammers away for stronger client relationships [podcast]
Holly DeVito and her husband started remodeling houses several years ago on a whim as they wanted to update the house they were living in. A few houses later…
What's Your "And"?59: Rachel Fisch sings her way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
Rachel Fisch really enjoys singing. And she happens to be really good at it as well. So much so that she was the director of a choir and sang a duet for her…
What's Your "And"?58: Brad Moore's new drop zone is the corner office [podcast]
Brad Moore served in the Canadian Special Forces and has used this experience every day in his corporate career, especially as a CEO. His military training…
What's Your "And"?57: Dawn Brolin plays her way to better work relationships [podcast]
Dawn Brolin is all about having fun, especially in the office. Whether it's nerf guns or shooting hoops outside, she is right there in the center of it all…
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56: Bailey Smith rocks her way to better client connections [podcast]
Bailey Smith's is best summed up by her twitter byline which reads, "Accounting is her trade, music is her passion." Going to a Vertical Horizon concert in…
What's Your "And"?55: Jen Gardner makes business connections a full contact sport [podcast]
Several years ago, Jen Gardner saw a flyer for learning roller derby basic skills. She thought she might enjoy it because she grew up figure skating and tried…
What's Your "And"?54: Ingrid Edstrom breathes fire into client relationships [podcast]
Ingrid Edstrom is definitely not your stereotypical bookkeeper. She breathes fire, plays Irish music in a band and makes videos with her sidekick, Penny, who…
What's Your "And"?53: Deja Sconiers' coworker relationships get better with age [podcast]
After a friend came back from a South African trip with some bottles of wine, Deja Sconiers knew she wanted to learn more. Now she's got her own blog and is…
What's Your "And"?52: One Year Review – 50 professionals with 50 stories [podcast]
We did it! I can't believe it's been a year already since we started this journey of turning the definition of "stereotypical" professional upside down. Thank…
What's Your "And"?51: Seth David hikes his way to better client connections [podcast]
Seth David started hiking to the top of Griffith Park as a way to exercise because it was much more interesting than going to a gym. Then he realized that…
What's Your "And"?49: Eric Johnson tees up great coworker relationships [podcast]
Eric Johnson didn't get his first set of golf clubs until he was in college. He never really took golf seriously until several years later when some coworkers…
What's Your "And"?48: Henry Lawson fires on all cylinders for stronger work connections [podcast]
Henry Lawson has always been fascinated with cars and anything with an engine, really. He's built 3 cars and restored countless others, including a 1902 MMC…
What's Your "And"?47: Jules Carman sprints her way to better coworker connections [podcast]
Julie (Jules) Carman has always been a runner, like good enough to earn a Track & Field scholarship to Cal for running 200's kind of runner. There are things…
What's Your "And"?46: Ron Shah calls play-by-play to better connections [podcast]
Shortly after starting at Hodges-Mace, one of the salespeople told Ron Shah that he's "not the typical CFO" simply because he brought his personality to work…
What's Your "And"?45: Vinh works his magic for better coworker relationships [podcast]
At the age of 22, Vinh Giang decided not fulfill the Asian prophecy and become an accountant, so he took a slightly different path and pursued a career as a…
What's Your "And"?44: Joseph Rugger hikes his way to better coworker connections [podcast]
If someone were to ask where Joseph Rugger was right now, you're best guess would be one of our glorious National Parks. He's been to almost all of them, from…
What's Your "And"?43: Greg Papineau serves others to build better client relationships [podcast]
Greg Papineau takes service to a whole new level, especially now that he's a Deacon in the Catholic Church. He was first called to this in 2000 as a chaperone…
What's Your "And"?42: Amy Cooper roots as hard for her students she does for Auburn Football [podcast]
Amy Cooper loves Auburn football. And she loves teaching accounting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Combining the two has let her give the most…
What's Your "And"?41: Scott Gehman camps his way to better client relationships [podcast]
Scott Gehman grew up camping in New Jersey but college and starting his career caused him to put that passion on hold for many years. He's also always been…
What's Your "And"?40: Maya Townsend's sweet tooth strengthens client relationships [podcast]
Maya really likes chocolate. No, I mean really likes it. It all started when she was in college and a chocolate fudge brownie a la mode sundae made her lose…
What's Your "And"?39: Mike Michalowicz strums his way to better connections [podcast]
Mike says that he isn't good at it but he really enjoys playing the guitar. He finds that concentrating on something other than work allows him to disconnect…
What's Your "And"?38: Andrew Tarvin improvises his way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
Andrew Tarvin is a funny guy and is well-known nationally within the ComedySportz improv world. He also does stand-up comedy -- his first paid gig was opening…
What's Your "And"?37: Belicia Cespedes serves an ace for coworker connections
Belicia Cespedes loves tennis. She also happens to be the youngest person to ever pass the CPA Exam (at age 17). Professionalism would tell her that the latter…
What's Your "And"?36: Triathlete Joe Fleenor bikes, swims and runs his way to better connections [podcast]
Joe Fleenor is crazy about triathlons. He only started participating in them seven years ago but all of his coworkers and clients know this is one of his…
What's Your "And"?35: Mary Yetto hunts her way to better client relationships [podcast]
Looking at Mary Yetto, it might not be obvious that she loves to be outdoors. She's an avid hunter and also a veteran kickball player, both of which have…
What's Your "And"?34: Evan Hackel skis his way to business success [podcast]
Evan Hackel loves skiing. So much so that he says it's more than a passion -- it's an addiction. He averages 60-80 days on the slopes each season, skiing all…
What's Your "And"?33: Edie Gardner's clients loved following her as she visited all 50 states [podcast]
When Edie Gardner turned 40, she set a goal to have an experience in all 50 states over the next ten years. Mission accomplished! The stories she shares from…
What's Your "And"?32: Jen Slaw juggles great coworker relationships [podcast]
Jen started juggling in middle school and hasn't stopped since, now teaching corporate audiences to be more balanced and productive. She took the balancing act…
What's Your "And"?31: Ruth Ross goes "all in" for better coworker relationships [podcast]
Ruth Ross learned how to play poker at age 10 from her father. Little did she realize that it would give her the skills to develop into a Human Resources…
What's Your "And"?30: Kelly Richmond Pope films her way to better connections [podcast]
Kelly Richmond Pope is on a mission to show what an accountant is not. She's shattering the stereotype of an accounting professor by continuously looking for…
What's Your "And"?29: Rebecca Berneck speeds to better client connections [podcast]
Rebecca Berneck likes to go fast. Really fast. Land speed record holder fast. All on a vintage motorcycle. And when she's not doing that, Rebecca road races…
What's Your "And"?28: Christine DeAngelis trains her way to better connections [podcast]
Christine trains her way to better connections This year, Christine DeAngelis will complete a half marathon and several obstacle course races, including the…
What's Your "And"?27: Kristen Rampe views client connections through a different lens [podcast]
Kristen views client connections through a different lens Kristen Rampe is a very busy woman. When she's not running her own consulting firm, she's shuttling…