Blogs
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The Impact of Difficult and Toxic Bosses on Workplace Culture
Do you work with a toxic boss or difficult manager? The impact of toxic and difficult bosses on workplace culture is enormous and is absolutely costing your workplace way more than what you think. And if you're an employee working for a difficult or toxic boss, well,...
Could your workplace benefit from a designated workplace culture leader?
What exactly is the role of a workplace culture leader? Can a workplace culture director make a difference in your workplace? And how do you make sure employees understand that it is still their job to contribute to the workplace culture? To answer these questions...
Mastering Challenging Conversations Webinar Recording Access
Are you ready for less awkward and more awesome conversations? Stop losing sleep and start talking! If you’ve ever tossed and turned all night dreading a tough conversation—or replayed a bad one on loop like a bad song—you’re not alone. Nearly half of employees admit...
Lessons from a Grizzly on the Importance of Recognizing Quiet Excellence at Work
The grizzly bear in the video below exemplifies the kind of team mate that I want to work with! Attentive. Conscientious. Pays attention to details. Doesn't need to be asked what to do. While we need to keep learning lessons from the so-called ongoing "quiet...
Monday Morning Mojo Moments
Sometimes a small moment at work comes in the form of a simple nudge. So why not sign up for my weekly Monday Morning Motivational Moment texts to get a little nudge to help you through the week? It might be a funny or thought-provoking quote, an inspiring message, or...
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.
