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Instead of “Quiet Quitting” Focus on Your Quiet Heroes and a Culture of Quiet Excellence

Instead of “Quiet Quitting” Focus on Your Quiet Heroes and a Culture of Quiet Excellence

Jan 3, 2023 | HUMOR AT WORK, Humor in the Workplace Blog

I was pondering the term “quiet quitting” – the overused pandemic-induced phrase referring to how many employees, in response to shifting priorities, were doing the minimum requirements of one’s job and putting in no more time, effort, or enthusiasm than necessary. As I pondered the term (pondering by the way, is one of my favorite…

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The Power of Purposeful Complaining to Create a More Inspiring Workplace

The Power of Purposeful Complaining to Create a More Inspiring Workplace

Dec 21, 2022 | HUMOR AT WORK, Humor in the Workplace Blog

What’s one of the biggest morale-suckers in any workplace? A survey by executive coach Marshall Goldsmith aligns with other research that sadly suggests that most employees spend 10 hours or more per month complaining about their managers or listening to other employees complain. And that doesn’t even include the time spent complaining about peers or…

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Re-energizing Your Workplace Culture

Re-energizing Your Workplace Culture

Nov 7, 2022 | Humor in the Workplace Blog

The hilarious satirical website The Onion posted an article Monday titled, “Man Returns To Work After Vacation With Fresh, Re-energized Hatred For Job.” I fear, sadly, that many people will find this headline funny because it hits too close to home. Even if you’re not returning from a vacation, you might be one of the…

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Fun December Theme Days and Observances

Fun December Theme Days and Observances

Nov 7, 2022 | HUMOR AT WORK, Humor in the Workplace Blog

Welcome to December! Here is a partial, by-no-means-complete list of some of the offbeat, fun, wacky and not-so-wacky theme days headed your way this December, 2024! Sunday December 1 Antarctica Day Basketball Day Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day Clark Kent’s birthday Day With(out) Art Day December 2 Cyber Monday Cider Monday Earmuff Day Mutt…

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“Your presentation was beyond excellent! You have the unique ability to both entertain and educate. It was the perfect mix of a serious business message, along with a very funny delivery.”
Dave Thompson, CFO & President, Sandvik Canada, Inc.
“Michael was brilliant! An incredible session that received a standing ovation. The content was a welcome and valuable divergence from typical educational sessions. If you need to leave your audience energized with great content, I highly recommend Michael Kerr!”
Dana Cooper, Executive Director, Orthotics Prosthetics Canada
“Michael held the full attention of our senior management team for a full 4-hour presentation! His management philosophy is a fantastic approach that I have encouraged my team to carry forward.”
Martine Rothblatt, Chairman & CEO, United Therapeutics
“It was evident, almost from the first word you spoke, that you would be one of the most memorable parts of the two days. Your high energy, fast-paced, powerful style had everyone on the edges of their seats. Beyond being incredibly entertaining, you gave the leaders pragmatic tools and ideas that are easily transferable to their jobs.”
Mark Breslaw, Human Resources Business Partner, Telus
“Michael’s Leading and Laughing During Turbulent Times was the best presentation I have seen in my 40 years in business.”
Rodney Meadows, Director East Alabama Home Medical
“That was one of the best virtual presentations I have been on and the best one since this pandemic! It was the highlight of my week and gave me a resurgence of positivity, motivation and energy.”
Natasha Purnell, Chief Culture Officer, Park Insurance
“Michael Kerr delivered an absolutely outstanding performance – virtually! His energy and humorous content had our event attendees wanting our company to book him again!”
Kylene Donaldson, Western Financial Group
“Michael Kerr’s humor, messages and energy was not lost at all in the virtual format and allowed us to continue an important tradition of having fun and being together. His messages on how to  build resiliency were delivered in an engaging way that really hit home!”
Brier Albano, Associate Registrar, Medicine Hat College
“With his high energy and animated presentation of over 90 minutes, he had everyone’s full attention!”
Jolaine Arsenault, Retail Market Analysis and Liaison Specialist, Co-op Atlantic
“Just wanted to say “WOW!” – that was awesome! We’ve had many speakers over the years, but none the likes of Michael Kerr.”
Richard Dansereau, President, NAPA Autopro BDG
“One of the most enjoyable keynote speakers we have worked with. Not only was it entertaining, it contained valuable lessons for our managers to take back to the office.”
Peter Panaritis, President, Brinks Canada Limited
“Many of the head office staff thought you were the best keynote speaker we’ve ever had! Thank-you for your invigorating and energizing keynote presentation.”
Tanya Dusyk, Territory Manager, Shell Canada
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Steve Enns, Vice President and General Manager, TGS Harvard Management
“I wanted to share with you the amazing customer comments below. We’ve been employing various techniques that you described and I wanted you to know that your work makes a difference!”
Kevin Walsh, Chief Marketing & Sales Officer, Showdown Displays
“Yours was one of the most effective, enlightening, and entertaining presentations we’ve ever had at a conference (and we’ve had a lot!).”
Mario Bernardi, Executive Director, ClimateCare Co-operative
“You were by far the best rated speaker. Michael’s energy influenced my entire experience at the conference.”
Mary Anne Yurkiw, Food Matters Conference Chair
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Janice Vilaca, Program Administrator, Co-operative Education, Wilfred Laurier University
“I’ve seen Michael four times – he’s amazing. You come away with knowledge on how to make your workplace better and you don’t even realize you were being taught because you are so busy being entertained.”
Michelle Kimura, Owner, MicAr Marketing
“Thanks to your suggestions, staff feel engaged and empowered to start creating an inspiring workplace. You have made a huge, positive impact in just 90 minutes!”
Paola Zurro, Senior Director, Real Property Branch
“Michael exceeded our expectations in every aspect. He was nothing short of the star of our event. By far, the best speaker we’ve ever had!”
Rod Smith, VP, Business Development, Century Vallen
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