Episode 161.5 – Green Apple Slice
How to Avoid Burnout as a Startup Founder
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.
Episode 161 – Kevin Wesley
Kevin runs a racing company and a consulting firm
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.
Episode 160.5 – Green Apple Slice
Lonely At Work? You’re Not Alone
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.
Episode 160 – Clayton Oates
Clayton travels the world for work and family vacation
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.
Episode 159.5 – Green Apple Slice
Flexible Work Environments Improve Job Performance
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 Practice Advisor article, “Flexible Work Environments Improve Job Performance“.
Episode 159 – Rachel Bitz
Rachel brings business to fitness and fitness to professionals
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-workers can be affected by the culture of your office.
Episode 158.5 – Green Apple Slice
Why Work-Life Balance is Futile—and What to Focus on Instead
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.
Episode 158 – Ray Strothman
Ray dances at the ballroom for charity
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 passion of your own!
Episode 157.5 – Green Apple Slice
Researchers: Compassion From Managers Boosts Employee Productivity
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.
Episode 157 – Kevin Gienger
Kevin cooks coffee cakes to run it off
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 employees to share fun facts about each other.