Loving What You Do #062 - a podcast by Damien R. Martin, CPA
from 2019-05-09T14:48:51
CPA-turned-corporate-comedian and host of the “Green Apple Podcast” John Garrett joins host Damien Martin to explore the importance of bringing your outside-of-work passions and interests to work. Tune in to hear how you can use your passions to be more memorable, build genuine relationships and even create stronger client relationships.
Here’s a look at what’s inside our latest episode:
- About John Garrett [01:49]
- 92 percent of professionals have this outside of work [03:28]
- Why John started the “Green Apple Podcast” [06:20]
- The power of being memorable [10:30]
- Be genuinely interested in who you work with [13:40]
- How to start building genuine relationships [17:10]
- Benefits of creating a workplace that embraces the human side [18:48]
- What happens if you don’t focus on your passions and interests outside of work [23:00]
- Ideas on ways to build a great company culture [24:27]
- What works in some places doesn’t in others [29:16]
- Why John is so jazzed about the accounting profession [31:44]
- What John loves to do outside of work [33:22]
- Use your passion to build client relationships [37:54]
- How to learn more about John [39:17]
- Don’t be afraid! [42:29]
BIO FOR GUEST
John Garrett is a nationally recognized corporate comedian and emcee who draws on his condition as a recovering international firm CPA to deliver messages that hit home with corporate audiences. He’s a professional member of the National Speakers Association and is on a mission to strengthen teams. John received his bachelor’s degree from University of Notre Dame, where he earned a letterman jacket as a trombone player in the marching band. John currently lives in Denver and really enjoys ice cream and college football—especially at the same time.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
- John's website
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