Blogs
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Communicating For Influence: 3 Simple Word Changes That Can Help Improve Your Outcomes
Communicating for influence means understanding that words matter. A lot! Even a single word can make or break a deal, persuade or dissuade someone. Here are 3 simple word changes that can help you influence people more effectively, manage conflict and help you you...
The Jerk-Free Workplace: How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace
“If I could have given this book to myself 10 years ago, I know I would have made the culture around me better than it is, and it is really good right now! There are SO many great ideas on how to step up as a leader to take your workplace to new heights....
A Fabulous Friday Fun at Work Tradition – Name Tag Fridays
Traditions and rituals are hugely important when it comes to creating a rocking workplace culture. Rituals and traditions help define and shape the DNA of our culture. They create a shared sense of history, give everyone something to look forward to, and something to...
Bring Local Artists in to Your Workplace For an Injection of Inspiration and Fun – It’s a Win for You and Your Community!
I think this is a fabulous idea that's truly a win/win for your community and for your company: Bring local artists in to add some fun, creativity, and inspiration into your workplace. There's no shortage of things you could try or artists that you could tap on the...
Why Would Anyone Outsource Their Happiness? Take Ownership of Your Motivation at Work
I can't believe I was asked the question - "Isn't it my bosses job to make me happy?" And it wasn't the first time! How can anyone over the age of 12 think that someone else should be responsible for their own happiness or motivation on the job? Of course, your boss...
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.








