Blogs
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How To Tell Your Boss You’re Unhappy at Work
If you are thinking of quitting your job for green pastures, don't leave without having an honest conversation with your boss about why you're leaving - even if it's about their leadership style! In fact, especially if it's about their leadership style! You owe it to...
What is workplace culture? And why do you need a clear definition of workplace culture?
So, what exactly is this beast called workplace culture? There are many definitions of workplace culture, but it's surprising, given how important workplace culture is, how many leaders have only a vague sense of what workplace culture really is. If you are going to...
Does Your Team Suffer From Squirrel-Brain? Why Connecting Your Team to a Purpose is Critical
One study found that the #1 biggest factor in terms of the success of a team was whether or not the team had a clear sense of direction and purpose. But as you'll see in this video, that isn't always the case - many teams suffer from a massive case of squirrel...
30 Reasons Workplace Culture Matters! 30 Reasons Culture is Your Key To Success!
Your workplace culture is your #1 competitive advantage! Culture impacts every aspect of your organization. Workplace culture often matters more than strategy, culture affects how you deliver you customers service, culture affects your brand, and culture is the #1...
3 Tips for Dealing with Workplace Fun Suckers
It's not easy dealing with those negative, fun-sucking employees who never want to participate in any fun activities or who squash anyone's efforts to do something a little different or bring an element of fun into the workplace. Having once worked in a...
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.
