Michael Kerr Putting Humor to Work: for a healthier more productive workplace

Laugh as you learn what makes for a truly inspiring workplace environment with award-winning international speaker Michael Kerr. In this high-energy, humor-filled presentation, you’ll discover why laughter truly is the best medicine when it comes to creating a healthier and more productive workplace. You’ll learn the “3 R’s” of using humor to manage your stress, discover some simple ways to maintain a more positive attitude (even on a Monday morning!) and learn why humor is one of the most effective ways to communicate your messages, spark creative thinking, boost productivity and connect with people. The presentation includes the resource handout “130 Ways to Put Humor to Work.” This educational presentation will specifically touch on such vital subjects as:

• Creating a “want to” kind of workplace vs. a “have to” workplace
• The importance of communicating an inspiring, collective vision

• Four common humor in the workplace myths: Why humor is no joke!
• Stress-busting with humor – 3 R’s to a more positive workplace

• It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it!
• Creating more inspiring meetings

• Where great ideas come from
• Idea-supporting language and attitudes vs. idea-squashing attitudes

• How to attract and keep great employees
• Three simple P’s of powerful workplace motivation and performance
• Creating a culture of celebration and recognition

Michael Kerr is an award-winning international speaker and the “Big Cheese” of the Humor at Work Institute, which offers training programs and resources for humorously-challenged workplaces. Michael’s Putting Humor to Work presentations help audiences jumpstart their attitude, manage stress, spark creative thinking and communicate more effectively by helping audiences tap into their humor resources. A recovering government manager, Michael is also the author of five books, including, “Inspiring Workplaces” and “Putting Humor to Work.”