Blogs
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How to Keep Your Hamsters Happy and Well-Rested
Do you have trouble shutting down the hamster wheel? According to a study in the Journal of Applied Psychology, the less you detach psychologically during your off hours, the higher your emotional exhaustion in twelve months’ time. Translation: You’ll have a very cranky hamster with little desire to keep the wheel moving!
Sports psychologist Jim Loehr found that the single, key difference between elite tennis players and less successful players was not so much what they were doing on the court – it was what they were doing between points. Those players that could calm their nerves and regain focus between points tended to win more often. The same can easily be said for working effectively and productively at work – whether it’s taking rejuvenating breaks during the workday or shutting completely off during your off hours.
Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire: How to Inspire New Employees Before They’ve Even Started Work
The following is an excerpt from my latest book, Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire; How to Recruit, Onboard, and Train New Employees to Live Your Culture Out Loud! Preparing and Welcoming New Employees Before Day One Consider the mindset of an employee in the days or...
To Motivate and Inspire Employees, Get Out of Your Own Way!
One of my favorite quotes that captures the essence of what is wrong with so many workplaces comes from a Harvard Business Review article: "Most companies have it wrong. They don't have to motivate their employees. They have to stop demotivating them." It reminds me...
Customer Service: Turning a Customer’s Whine into Wine
I had such a great customer service experience last week at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, B.C. that I had to let you know about it - an experience that demonstrates, once again, that it's the small things that make a difference, for customers and for your...
Why Social Laughter at Work is the Best Medicine for a Healthy Culture
Study after study has found that social support is key when it comes to fighting stress and staying happy. And there's a chicken and egg relationship when it comes to the role of humor: Sharing a positive sense of humor helps make you more approachable and likeable,...
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.
