According to John Garrett, it is important for people to share their hobby at work because then, "we are able to understand the person that’s there". When we share our passions and our interests we create a hinterland for ourselves in which allows colleagues to understand each other in a more than simplistic way and "that’s where trust and bonding and engagement happen. When times are good, your connections become stronger. When you go through tough times or in the accounting world busy season, then the lows aren’t as low because you have these stronger bonds amongst everybody because you know each other."
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John is a nationally recognized corporate comedian and emcee who draws on his condition as being a recovering big four CPA to deliver messages that hit home with corporate audiences. John’s customized performances and observations of everyday corporate America help teams break down barriers, foster unity, and strengthen bonds. With over 1800 performances, he consistently […] The post Why it is important to share your hobby at work, Q/A with John Garrett appeared first on Sage Advice US .Sage Voices
