Blogs
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Turn The Great Resignation Into The Great Opportunity
Turn the Great Resignation into the Great Opportunity A CEO recently told me that she was, and I quote, “Tempted to stick a hot poker into someone’s eyes - maybe even my own - if I hear the phrase ‘great resignation’ one more freakin’ time!” “Oh, that sounds like fun!...
99 Pandemic Pick-Me-Uppers: Celebrating Silver Linings
It’s all too easy to dwell on the economic hardships, stress, and loss of life that so many people experienced during the pandemic. So, yes, I could have easily compiled a list called, “1,001 Reasons the Pandemic SUCKED!” Instead, I wrote this. I compiled this list to...
Outstanding Customer Experiences – Why You Need to Anticipate Your Customers’ Needs
Anticipating your customers' needs is one of the most important things you can do to build trust and truly rock it with your customer service! Anticipating your customers' questions, challenges and needs shows you are treating them like a partner. Anticipating your...
30 Reasons to Add More Positive Humor Into Your Workplace Culture
Humor in the workplace isn't just a "nice" thing to have. It's not an optional perk in my books. Humor in the workplace truly is, I believe, one of the most undervalued, underappreciated and under-utilized resources that can make any workplace culture more healthier,...
For a Happier Workplace and Resilient Mindset, Focus on the Wins!
If you want to create a happier, more resilient workplace then you need to relentlessly champion, celebrate and focus on the wins. A study of Olympic athletes shows this isn't always easy to do - but to develop a growth mindset in your workplace culture, you need to...
Videos
Why Clients Book Michael
Some clients bring me into their events simply because they want to celebrate a great year, cap off a busy season, or recognize their amazing employees. Other clients work with me because they’ve lost their mojo, they’re wrestling with unprecedented change, or they need help forging a stronger and more inspiring culture.
Why Choose Between Content and Humor?
For more than 25 years I’ve embraced the mantra: “Why choose between content and humor when you can have both?” In this short video, I share what I think my job as a professional speaker is and how I will work with you to exceed your expectations.
Michael in Action
Why choose between content and fun when you can have both? For a sense of my presentation style, grab some popcorn and enjoy this sampler video of Michael in Action. Whether I’m delivering a full-day workshop to senior executives, or a keynote to an audience of 3,000+, I deliver relevant content in as memorable a way as possible so those inspiring ideas stick!
BOOKS
The Humor Advantage
Why Some Businesses Are Laughing All the Way to the Bank
The Humor Advantage is packed with ideas on how you can create a more innovative, collaborative, service-driven culture that drives outrageous results! It delivers a firehose of information that will turn your culture upside down (in a good way!).
The Jerk-Free Workplace
How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace
This isn’t just about giving jerky work behaviors the boot. The Jerk-Free Workplace offers up an inspiring roadmap on how to take the lead when you’re not the boss – although you’ll definitely want your boss to read it, too. If you want to work in a happier, more inspiring workplace, this is the book for you!
Small Moments, Big Outcomes
How Leaders Create Cultures That Fuel Extraordinary Results
It’s about the small things you can do as a culture leader to intentionally build a more collaborative, compassionate, and inspiring workplace culture. Packed with practical ideas based on real world examples, Small Moments, Big Outcomes will help you lead with greater confidence and purpose.
