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Dave Lukas Chats with John Garrett456: What’s Your “And”? How John Garrett Helps Entrepreneurs Unlock Culture and Performance
This week’s Misfit Entrepreneur is John Garrett—a keynote speaker, award winning author, consultant, and the creator of the powerful concept known as “What’s Your And?” If you’re looking for the X factor in how to build a culture where people actually perform at their best, feel connected, and bring their whole selves to work… John is the guy you need to hear from. John started his career as a CPA before breaking the mold—quite literally—by becoming a nationally touring comedian. And that’s what sparked his groundbreaking discovery: people are more than their job titles, and organizations that embrace their employees’ outside-of-work passions—what he calls their “Ands”—build stronger cultures, retain talent longer, and unlock levels of performance and engagement most leaders never tap into. He’s worked with companies like PwC, AstraZeneca, and Microsoft, and written the bestseller What’s Your And? His message is simple but transformative: We perform better when we bring all of who we are to what we do. And for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to build thriving, winning cultures—John’s frameworks are pure gold. I’ve personally spent time with John and seen him present his concepts live. His insights land. His stories resonate. And the applications for leaders are immediate. https://www.thejohngarrett.com/ 
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Show NotesJohn's journey is anything but conventional. He began on a traditional path—graduating from the University of Notre Dame with an accounting degree and working at PwC in internal audit and M&A. But something inside him needed a creative outlet, and he found it in stand-up comedy. Starting as a side hobby, comedy quickly grew into something more. John began getting paid gigs and eventually left his stable corporate job to pursue comedy full-time. He built an impressive career, performing across the country, writing Emmy-nominated award shows, opening for top comedians like Daniel Tosh and Louie Anderson, and even brushing shoulders with late-night TV opportunities.
But a moment of recognition from a former PwC colleague, who remembered John not for his career achievements but for his comedy, sparked a powerful realization—people are more than their job titles. This insight became the foundation of John's groundbreaking philosophy and platform: What’s Your “And”? He now helps organizations unlock performance and engagement by embracing employees’ passions outside of work. Through keynote speaking, books, and consulting, John inspires leaders to bring humanity back into the workplace. What is the "What’s Your And" Philosophy and Why Does It Matter?
How Can Leaders and Entrepreneurs Use This to Build Better Cultures?
What Are Some of the Most Unique “Ands” You've Come Across?
What Are the Biggest Cultural Mistakes Leaders Make?
What Should a Leader Do If They’ve Lost Touch with Their “And”?
How Has John’s Comedy Career Shaped His Business Wisdom?
What is John’s Latest “And”?
Best Quote
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You are enough. You don’t need certifications, degrees, or external approval to be worthy or valuable.
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Don’t shrink to fit someone else’s comfort. If your greatness makes others uncomfortable, that’s their problem—not yours.
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Notre Dame football should never join a conference!
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