Podcast: Creating joy with the Savannah Bananas
What can CPAs and business leaders learn from the Savannah Bananas?
In a word: plenty.
In our latest episode of "Future-Proof," we sit down with Bananas CFO Dr. Tim Naddy to explore how purpose, culture, and leadership drive performance in high-pressure environments.
Behind the dancing players and sold-out stadiums is a clear philosophy: The Bananas do not just play baseball. They create joy. Naddy — who will be keynoting the MACPA's 2026 Converge event on April 30 — shares how a strong sense of purpose helps teams manage intense schedules, constant travel, and burnout, and why culture must be treated as infrastructure, not a perk. He explains how empathy, flexibility, and engaged leadership keep people energized and performing at their best
Listen to our conversation in its entirety.