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 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 Livemint article, " Adopt the means to measure and manage the return on culture consistently " by Rajeev Peshawaria ....
Dec 03, 2018•8 min
To Ron, numbers have always made sense to him, naturally leading him into accounting given the job security. This, along with growing up in a bowling alley, has also lead him to pursue his passion of bowling on a professional level! In this episode, Ron talks about how his success in bowling has helped him come out of his shell as introvert and help promote a more engaging experience for his colleagues at Carr, Riggs, and Ingram. He also shares a couple of stories like winning a USBC singles cha...
Nov 28, 2018•25 min
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 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, " How Your Corporate Culture Is Leaving Money On The Table " by Euan Davis ....
Nov 26, 2018•7 min
By day, Ryan is just another accountant. By night, he interacts with celebrities on Twitter, live tweeting while watching some of his favorite television shows and attends Comicon with his family! In this episode, Ryan shares some of his stories of interacting with celebrities on Twitter and even meeting some in person including Jimmy Fallon and Sidney Torres.
Nov 21, 2018•19 min
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 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, " Forget Hiring Great People Until You Fire Your Lousy Managers " by Jeff Hyman ....
Nov 19, 2018•7 min
Like many others in the accounting world, Cate fell into accounting. Eventually ending up working long hours, typical for those in the industry. However, as part of DHG, she was encouraged to get out of the office and participate in extracurricular activities. This lead to her passion for hiking for the Make-a-Wish Foundation! In this episode, Cate and I discuss how DHG encourages handling stress in a positive way and how this culture affected her overall compassion towards working with others!...
Nov 14, 2018•24 min
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 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 EU-Startups article, " How to Avoid Burnout as a Startup Founder " by Bernardo Arnaud ....
Nov 12, 2018•6 min
Kevin pretty much fell into consulting a lot like how he pretty much fell in racing. He went on to win a number of races and even setting records while eventually working his way up to co-founding his own consulting firm. In this episode, Kevin and I talk about sharing your passions at the office, even when it feels natural not to as an introvert. Also, how running a racing team helped Kevin gained the skills in stress management and even handling sales.
Nov 07, 2018•24 min
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 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 Journal of Accountancy article, " Lonely At Work? You’re Not Alone " by Matthew Dees....
Nov 05, 2018•6 min
Clayton found his way into accounting when pursuing his goal of establishing his own business. All in the effort to work on his own time and provide flexibility to travel the world. He found it to be a great excuse to take his family on numerous vacations. In this episode, Clayton and I talk about how he was able to combine his passion for travelling with his professional goal of running his own business and how sharing your passions in the workplace can improve your skills in communication....
Oct 31, 2018•24 min
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 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 CPA article, " Flexible Work Environments Improve Job Performance "....
Oct 29, 2018•6 min
Rachel went into accounting simply just to improve her skills in math with the goal to eventually run her own business. In tandem, she starting powerlifting after being inspired from seeing others doing it on Instagram! Now she’s helping those in the office who want to set time aside in their busy lives for the gym. In this episode, Rachel and I discuss how being an accountant helped shape her discipline towards power lifting and how the comfort of being able to open up about yourself to co-work...
Oct 24, 2018•22 min
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 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 PsychCentral article, " Why Work-Life Balance is Futile—and What to Focus on Instead " by Margarita Tartakovsky ....
Oct 22, 2018•5 min
Ray Strothman is like any other business man that likes to establish and maintain client relations outside of the office through activities like golf. But more so, he provides publicity for his firm Strothman & Company when clients catch him at ballroom dancing events, a perfect opportunity for networking! In this episode, Ray and I talk about how expressing genuine interest in your co-workers and their passions outside of work can also lead you to try new things and potentially find a new p...
Oct 17, 2018•23 min
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 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 HR Dive article, " Researchers: Compassion from managers boosts employee productivity " by Valerie Bolden-Barrett ....
Oct 15, 2018•7 min
Kevin Gienger enjoys two things outside of the office, bicycling and running, and cooking. Kevin had short stints in basketball and track before getting into biking. Kevin has participated in events like a 200 mile bike ride from Seattle, Washington, to Portland, Oregon. He also has a coffee cake recipe featured in a cookbook! In this episode, Kevin and I talk about why people can be reluctant to share their passions in the workplace how the offices of Boldt, Carlisle & Smith encourage their...
Oct 10, 2018•24 min
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 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, " Harvard and MIT Say A.I. Isn't Going to Steal Your Job, But Your Colleagues Who Embrace It Will " by Adam Robinson ....
Oct 08, 2018•6 min
Teryn Grater is an avid world traveler, favoring places best for hiking, kayaking, and other activities of the like. Her travels make for great conversations at ATKG, where she is currently a partner. In this episode, Taryn and I talk about her vision of an ideal workplace and the experiences she went through to determine that vision. Taryn recognizes the cause of a lacking talent pool in the accounting industry to be the typical overworking climate it provides. Teryn joined ATKG in 2001 to help...
Oct 03, 2018•25 min
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 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, " Pathways to becoming the CEO: Chief Engagement Officer " by Kevin Cashman ....
Oct 01, 2018•7 min
Chris Meshginpoosh has maintained an actively physical routine outside of work after coming to the realization that his lifestyle was not necessarily the healthiest. A part of this physical lifestyle at one time was his passion for breakdancing. Although he does not do it as much as he did before, Chris will occasionally break into The Robot in the conference room to close out a meeting. In this episode, Chris and I talk about how it is possible to apply skills from a passion or hobby into your ...
Sep 26, 2018•23 min
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 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 Insight article, " Firms need to distinguish between job and organisation when it comes to employee engagement " by Neil Franklin....
Sep 24, 2018•7 min
Dave Erb became interested in hunting lighthouses through his passion for boating. Living in Maine has given him so many opportunities to explore areas that are harder to get to, especially by land. It’s been nice time to share with his family, researching lighthouses and finding them while they’re out on the water, which gives everyone such a different perspective. One of his favorite lighthouses is on Halfway Rock in Maine, which is only accessible by helicopter. In this episode, Dave and I ta...
Sep 19, 2018•20 min
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 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 Money Control article, " AI to create new jobs, enhance employee engagement: Report " by Money Control ....
Sep 17, 2018•6 min
Rachel started geocaching after a friend introduced her to it in college. That’s where you’re in a worldwide scavenger hunt for hidden “treasures” using your GPS. After you find them, you sign or stamp that you were there, put it back for the next person to find, and make note of it online. Unless, of course, it’s your engagement ring – which is the really creative way her husband proposed to her! In this episode, Rachel and I talk about how geocaching has allowed her to be more persistent and t...
Sep 12, 2018•21 min
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 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 Dan Pontefract article, "You Are Way Too Busy; It's Hampering Your Ability To Think And Be Productive."...
Sep 10, 2018•4 min
John Bly grew up going to the same lake every summer with his family. After college, he realized he wanted to expand his horizons further than that lake vacation and has since been to over 40 countries on every continent except Antarctica. One of his favorite trips was when he took his family to Aukland, New Zealand a few years ago. In this episode, John and I talk about how it’s very important to decompress. He’s always going full speed in the office, so he’s found taking a quarterly trip helps...
Sep 05, 2018•20 min
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 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 ....
Sep 03, 2018•5 min
Paul 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 business ...
Aug 29, 2018•22 min
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 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 ....
Aug 27, 2018•5 min
Elizabeth 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 even the ...
Aug 22, 2018•23 min
