What's Your "And"?
635 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratingsJohn Garrett’s research involves talking with professionals who realize that who you are is so much more than what you do. 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.
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151.5: People Do Not Quit Companies, Managers or Leaders - They Quit Organizational Cultures [podcast]
September 03, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Christie Lindor article, "People Do Not Quit Companies, Managers or Leaders - They Quit Organizational Cultures" by Christie Lindor.
151: Paul Panabaker travels his way to better business relationships [podcast]
August 29, 2018 09:00 - 21 minutes - 34.2 MBPaul Panabaker didn’t start travelling until after he graduated and had some work in Australia. Now, he travels all the time, especially for DFK International conference and also to visit friends in Thailand, where he’s been able to catch some monster fish. He’s also a pretty huge Toronto Raptors fan and has collected a lot of memorabilia over the years. In this episode, Paul and I talk about how his travels have allowed him the ability to be engaged in other parts of the world and how bus...
150.5: Perspectives on Work-Life Integration: How to Make It Work For You [podcast]
August 27, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.2 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an FWA article, "Perspectives on Work-Life Integration: How to Make It Work For You" by the Financial Women's Association.
150: Elizabeth Pittelkow swing dances her way to better business relationships [podcast]
August 22, 2018 09:00 - 23 minutes - 36.5 MBElizabeth Pittelkow Kittner joined a bunch of coworkers at swing dance lessons in order for all of them to be able to dance at one of their weddings. She enjoyed it so much that she continues to take lessons and is even known to be dancing at the standing desk in her office as she moves through a problem. And if Bobby Darin’s Beyond the Sea comes on, you better be ready to see her in action. In this episode, Elizabeth and I talk about how similar change management and dance are because eve...
149.5: Are You Having Fun at Work? [podcast]
August 20, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 10.1 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Achievers article, "Are You Having Fun at Work?" by Samira Hafezi.
149: Roger Swanger heads outdoors for better client relationships [podcast]
August 15, 2018 09:00 - 15 minutes - 25.3 MBRoger Swanger loves to be outdoors. He’s always up for some hunting, or fishing, or camping. He found that becoming a member at Ducks Unlimited allowed him to find others with similar interests who also happened to also be businesspeople in the community. To strengthen the relationships with some of his clients, he’s even been known to take them clay shooting and to other outside activities. In this episode, Roger and I talk about how it’s so much easier to connect with others if you’re ju...
148.5: When Brand Strategy And Corporate Culture Collide [podcast]
August 13, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.36 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Forbes article, "When Brand Strategy And Corporate Culture Collide" by Levetica Watts.
148: Bobby Chadha turns to video games for unique connections at work [podcast]
August 08, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 32.8 MBBobby Chadha started playing video games when he would have competitions with friends on his Nintendo. Now, he turns to his Xbox or PC for games of Call of Duty, FIFA, and Civilization. He finds it’s a good way to relax and unwind after work and even creates some fun connections with other gamers at work. He’s even been known to play a game of FIFA on the office Xbox while conducting an interview! In this episode, Bobby and I talk about how the culture is conveyed to a new employee from th...
147.5: How Much Does Employee Turnover Really Cost? [podcast]
August 06, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.69 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Lattice article, "How Much Does Employee Turnover Really Cost?".
147: Ivy Anderson’s black belts lead to better business skills [podcast]
August 01, 2018 11:36 - 21 minutes - 33.8 MBIvy Anderson wanted to learn yoga because she felt like she needed to learn to relax. She started going to classes at the Peace School in Chicago, which also offered martial arts classes. Several years later, she’s now working on her third-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and loves how it combines with her yoga to impact her life. When she’s not doing that, Ivy is also an avid photographer. What started as taking pictures during long walks or vacations has turned into a blog and a book. In...
146.5: Guiding Principles for Building a Successful Organisational Culture [podcast]
July 30, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.19 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Employee Connect, "Guiding Principles for Building a Successful Organisational Culture" by Bryon Conway.
146: Dan Keith rocks his way to better business relationships [podcast]
July 25, 2018 13:32 - 17 minutes - 28.8 MBDan Keith started playing the bass guitar after his 6th grade band teacher suggested he give it a try. Just 7 years later, he was in a band that went on tour, performing in a variety of venues across the United States and Canada. He would then go on to get his degree in nursing, become a CEO and a father, so his guitar sat in his closet until a few years ago when he realized how much he missed his passion for playing music. In this episode, Dan and I talk about how much nursing transfe...
145.5: 5 Blueprints for Organisational Success [podcast]
July 23, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 10.2 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss his notes from attending the Culture Summit in San Francisco and how one of the sessions discussed an Undercover Recruiter article, "5 Blueprints for Organizational Success".
145: Donny Shimamoto eats his way to better client relationships [podcast]
July 18, 2018 09:00 - 18 minutes - 29.2 MBDonny Shimamoto grew up in Hawaii with very practical parents, so he didn’t get to travel much until after college. Now he travels all the time and people have gotten to know him through his social media posts about the food he eats wherever he visits. He says he’s more of a pragmatic foodie because he feels it’s less about the cost and more about the taste and presentation. In this episode, Donny and I talk about how he uses food to relate to others because he doesn’t watch much TV and is...
144.5: How Understanding the Needs of Millennial Employees can Improve your Business [podcast]
July 16, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.56 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Irish Independent article, "How Understanding the Needs of Millennial Employees can Improve your Business" by Caroline McEnery.
144: Jennifer Warawa fosters better client relationships [podcast]
July 11, 2018 09:00 - 28 minutes - 45.1 MBJennifer Warawa and her husband have been foster parents for a little over four years. Since they didn’t have children of their own, the couple decided to get certified after hearing about a small nonprofit agency in Atlanta that was struggling to find foster homes for the children in their system. Shortly thereafter, they were given two foster kids who were with them for nearly two years. One of the favorite memories for Jennifer is when her business connections, who had become personal con...
143.5: Employee Experience Boiled Down To One Word [podcast]
July 09, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.87 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Chief Executive article, "Employee Experience Boiled Down To One Word" by Lior Arussy.
143: Jim Bourke’s passion for baseball cards leads to better business skills [podcast]
July 04, 2018 09:00 - 29 minutes - 45.6 MBJim Bourke started collecting baseball cards as a kid and now has every Topps baseball card except one – Mickey Mantle’s 1952 rookie card #311. He says he’ll be buying it the day after his last child graduates college. He grew up outside of New York City and was fortunate enough to attend many Yankees games growing up, which fueled his passion for baseball cards. Now, he also goes to the All-Star Game every year and coached his son’s Little League teams. In this episode, Jim and I talk abo...
142.5: 5 Ways to Develop More Meaningful Relationships at Work [podcast]
July 02, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.6 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Inc article, "5 Ways to Develop More Meaningful Relationships at Work" by Beth Fisher-Yoshida.
142: Chris McCabe hits the lacrosse field for better business skills [podcast]
June 27, 2018 09:00 - 23 minutes - 37 MBChris McCabe has been playing both hockey and lacrosse since he was young. He had an older brother who also played, so he helped mentor Chris. Later, he attended the University of Vermont, becoming the captain of the Men’s Lacrosse team and later named to the 40th Anniversary Lacrosse team at UVM. Chris went on to play professionally for the Boston Blazers of the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and was inducted into the University of Vermont Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. In this episode, C...
141.5: Why Culture Doesn’t Just Happen [podcast]
June 25, 2018 10:04 - 6 minutes - 9.71 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Think Growth article, "Why Culture Doesn’t Just Happen" by Katie Burke.
141: Hannah Horton and Abby Parsons fiddle their way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
June 20, 2018 09:00 - 19 minutes - 31.2 MBHannah Horton had owned a fiddle since she was young but could never find somewhere to take lessons. Then she moved to Nashville, started working at LBMC and was staffed on a client with Abby Parsons. One day it came up that Abby also had always wanted to try to learn to play, so they decided to sign up for lessons. Not only did this give them a reason to look forward to Saturdays during busy season, but it helped them in ways they couldn’t have imagined. In this episode, Hannah, Abby, and...
140.5: Research Shows a Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work [podcast]
June 18, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.5 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Harvard Business Review article, "Research Shows a Simple Way to Increase Your Engagement at Work" by Michael Parke and Justin Weinhardt.
140: Darcy Boerio heads to the dojo for better business skills [podcast]
June 13, 2018 09:00 - 21 minutes - 35.5 MBDarcy Boerio always enjoyed running, especially when her son was a baby and could be pushed in a jogging stroller. But once he was too old for that, Darcy struggled to find a fitness activity they could both do together. She was talking with a friend who did karate with her daughter and thought that it wouldn’t hurt to go. With her friend as an accountability, Darcy and her son have made it a regular thing. In this episode, Darcy and I talk about how she had been reluctant to talk about th...
139.5: It Really Pays to Have a Rich Company Culture [podcast]
June 11, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.43 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Entrepreneur Europe article, "It Really Pays to Have a Rich Company Culture" by Eric Siu.
139: Mark Winburn sings his way to better coworker relationships [podcast]
June 06, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 33.4 MBMark Winburn had always played musical instruments but it never occurred to him to try singing until he was at a Young Life meeting. Then he started with his college choir and later became a member of his church choir. But then work began taking more of his time, so he put his singing passion on the shelf for a few years. What work took away, it gave back, when his work party had karaoke, giving him the opportunity to rekindle his passion. And now he’s a finalist in Houston’s Pride Superstar...
138.5: 4 Ways Corporate Culture Positively Affects Your Bottom Line [podcast]
June 04, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 6.59 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Idea Vault article, "4 Ways Corporate Culture Positively Affects Your Bottom Line" by Eric Sivertsen.
138: Tom Wheeland hikes his way to better business skills [podcast]
May 30, 2018 09:00 - 28 minutes - 47.9 MBTom Wheeland recently took some time away from work to hike with his wife to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. On one of the nights that they camped at the bottom, Tom took some time to look at all the stars he could see without any city light pollution. That’s when he realized, “Any time you can broaden your perspective on the world, you see both the significance -- and insignificance -- of what you do.” In this episode, Tom and I talk about how this trip and his other passions of playing t...
137.5: Here's How to Nail Authenticity in the Workplace [podcast]
May 28, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.96 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Campaign US article, "Here's How to Nail Authenticity in the Workplace" by Rob Davis.
137: Carl Reader lifts his way to better business skills [podcast]
May 23, 2018 09:00 - 30 minutes - 49.6 MBCarl Reader started lifting weights a few years ago as a way to stay healthy. He really enjoyed it because he was in control and there are always new goals to achieve when training. The weightlifting routine and principles of mindfulness have helped Carl learn to respond rather than react to business situations. In this episode, Carl and I talk about how business isn’t B-to-B or even B-to-C, it’s all H-to-H (Human-to-Human), because people are still buying from other people. Because of thi...
136.5: 5 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement Through Good Leadership [podcast]
May 21, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.62 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a CMS Wire article, "5 Ways to Improve Employee Engagement Through Good Leadership" by Dom Nicastro.
136: Mark works his magic for better business connections [podcast]
May 16, 2018 13:28 - 33 minutes - 52.9 MBMark Lee first got into magic as a way to impress the girls when he was in secondary school. He was good enough to soon begin entertaining at children’s parties by the age of 14 and later become a member of The Magic Circle. He thought this was what he wanted to do for a living until his parents introduced him to Arnie the Accountant, who helped Mark see that he would need to do 3 shows a day, everyday, in order to make a decent living. That’s when Mark decided that he would choose a career ...
135.5: How To Use Coaching To Skyrocket Employee Engagement [podcast]
May 14, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.63 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a PayScale article, "How To Use Coaching To Skyrocket Employee Engagement" by Conrado Tapado.
135: Nick Nappo buzzes in for better coworker connections [podcast]
May 09, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 51.6 MBA few years ago, Nick Nappo joined his brother for trivia night at a local restaurant. Now, he’s a member of the team that won the World Tavern Trivia Championship held in Atlantic City! He has always “known a whole lot about nothing” so he’s excited to be able to put that to good use to help his team. It started hanging out with friends during the week but soon turned into a team competing across the country. In this episode, Nick and I talk about the parallels between his team at work an...
134.5: A Burnout Culture Led to Record Attrition at PwC. So It Changed Its Approach [podcast]
May 07, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.54 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Fortune article, "A Burnout Culture Led to Record Attrition at PwC. So It Changed Its Approach" by Andrew Nusca.
134: Joel McKay’s BMX tricks help him stand out [podcast]
May 02, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 52.3 MBWhen Joel McKay worked as a Business and Litigation Consultant in Chicago, he never felt like it was the right fit for him. While he was interested in many things outside of work – like BMX bikes, road cycling, woodworking, snow skiing, and playing drums in a band – he really enjoyed tutoring students on Saturdays. He got into it through a friend and has never looked back, having left the consulting world for a grad school program in school counseling. In this episode, Joel and I talk abou...
133.5: Why Hobbies Make You Happy [podcast]
April 30, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.94 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly “Green Apple Slices”, where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don’t miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a The Cut article, “Why Hobbies Make You Happy” by Susie Neilson.
133: Bill Jones Jr runs, bikes and swims to business relationships [podcast]
April 25, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 50.2 MBBill Jones began exercising about 15 years ago when he weighed 300 lbs. A coworker mentioned that he was going to the YMCA one day, invited Bill, and that’s when he began walking the track. After just six months, he had already lost 80 lbs and was encouraged to keep the momentum going, so he signed up to run the BolderBoulder 10k. Since then, he’s completed 4 Ironman triathlons and 16 marathons! In this episode, Bill and I talk about him being so focused on work instead of himself is what ...
132.5: The NewLaw Firm Shunning Short-Term Fixes for Staff Engagement [podcast]
April 23, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.67 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Lawyers Weekly, "The NewLaw Firm Shunning Short-Term Fixes for Staff Engagement" by Melissa Coade.
132: Blake Oliver turns to music to bring creativity to business [podcast]
April 18, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 56.7 MBBlake Oliver started playing the cello when he was young and eventually became a member of the San Francisco Youth Symphony. As a music major at Northwestern University, he was chosen to attend the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music and participate in the Aspen Music Festival. Although he learned that he didn’t care for the life of a professional musician, he now attends concerts regularly and stays in contact with many of his musician friends. In this episode, Blake and I talk about ...
131.5: Five Corporate Culture Fixes for BPM Success [podcast]
April 16, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 8.74 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an IT Web article, "Five Corporate Culture Fixes for BPM Success" by Marilyn de Villiers.
131: Marc Hendrikson fosters better business relationships [podcast]
April 11, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 55.8 MBMarc Hendrikson and his wife adopted their first daughter from Guatemala. Since then, they’ve adopted three more children and fostered countless others. This provided a fresh perspective on things because when he would come home after work, suddenly all of his stresses paled in comparison to their needs. In this episode, Marc and I talk about how he has never really conformed to the stereotypical accountant model, from getting his college degree when he was a little older to being an open ...
130.5: Why Small Businesses Have the Happiest Employees [podcast]
April 09, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 9.29 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a The Week article, "Why Small Businesses Have the Happiest Employees" by Laura Oliver.
130: Mark Wickersham hits a new gear for better client service [podcast]
April 04, 2018 09:00 - 31 minutes - 50.7 MBMark Wickersham started cycling in his early 20’s after a friend lent him a bicycle. He had grown up orienteering but experienced some knee problems in his late teens, so cycling was a nice alternative to feed his addiction to exercise. He soon bought his own bicycle and joined a cycling club for accountability. Since then, he’s ridden across northern France, and done some of the Tour de France sections of the Alps and Pyrenees. In this episode, Mark and I talk about how cycling is a “sign...
129.5: Boost Employee Productivity In 20 Minutes: My Experience With Nap Rooms At CES 2018 [podcast]
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.32 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Forbes article, "Boost Employee Productivity In 20 Minutes: My Experience With Nap Rooms At CES 2018" by LaKisha Greenwade.
129: Wade Becker gets his adrenalin pumping for better business connections [podcast]
March 28, 2018 09:00 - 38 minutes - 60.7 MBWade Becker is always up for an adventure – whether it’s flying in his experimental class airplane or SCUBA diving in the Palau Islands in the South Pacific. As a kid, he would read the National Geographic magazines dreaming of being able to explore other parts of the world. Thanks to the flexibility of working in public accounting, he’s been able to do just that. In this episode, Wade and I talk about how “business wasn’t meant to be boring.” Clients always reach out looking for technical...
128.5: Want a Better Everything at Work? Use These 3 Strategies to Boost Happiness and Results [podcast]
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 6 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss an Inc article, "Want a Better Everything at Work? Use These 3 Strategies to Boost Happiness and Results" by Ellen Petry Leanse.
128: Wesley Middleton jams his way to being a better business leader [podcast]
March 21, 2018 09:00 - 28 minutes - 45.7 MBWesley Middleton was young when he learned that he could play the piano by ear. He began to play in church and even picked up the trumpet when he was in high school. Now he’s followed in his father’s footsteps and plays the organ in his church’s band. They have several YouTube videos that he will share with others in the office so they can all see his passion for music. In this episode, Wesley and I talk about how his being in a band has made him a better leader at his firm. He’s learned t...
127.5: Turning Workplace Happiness Into Business Success for SMEs [podcast]
March 19, 2018 09:00 - 4 minutes - 7.91 MBThe Green Apple Podcast does weekly "Green Apple Slices", where John Garrett and Rachel Fisch discuss a recent business article related to the Green Apple Message. These shorter segments are released each Monday, so don't miss an episode by subscribing on iTunes or an Android app. This week, John and Rachel discuss a Business 2 Community article, "Turning Workplace Happiness Into Business Success for SMEs" by Matthew Foster.
127: Nina Kaufman chants her way to better business relationships [podcast]
March 14, 2018 14:49 - 32 minutes - 51.8 MBNina Kaufman was called to come back to her faith after her Grandfather passed away and she soon found herself chanting Torah as part of the service. This is difficult because it involves telling a story with music while understanding the text in two languages. She also runs at least one 5k a month with her husband, including the Midnight Run in New York City’s Central Park on New Year’s Eve. In this episode, Nina and I talk about how her outside of work interests allow her to “clear the m...