Can Introverts Still Lead With Humor?
The relationship between humor and leadership effectiveness has never been studied more that it is today. Nor, for that matter, more important! Having a sense of humor as a leader is no longer considered a “nice to have,” I’d argue it’s a...
Laugh and Grow Rich!
February 8 is official “Laugh and Grow Rich Day,” which raises an interesting philosophical question, do we laugh because we are rich, or do we become rich because we laugh? A study by the Hay Group’s Center for Research and Innovation in Boston...
Does a Culture Shift Always Begin at the Top?
The hilarious satirical website The Onion recently posted an article titled, “Man Returns To Work After Vacation With Fresh, Reenergized Hatred For Job.” I fear, sadly, that many people will find this headline funny because it hits too close to home. Even...
Creating an Inspiring, Positive Workplace Culture, More or Less
Here’s a very simple exercise to try at your next team meeting or employee retreat: Have a fast and furiously energetic brainstorm over what you need more of and what you need less of in your workplace. Your goal isn’t to solve all your issues or create world peace in...
How to Make Your Workplace Office More Fun
So everyone on your team agrees that work would be a heck of a lot better if there was just a little bit more fun every day. And you know the stats. Adding more humor and fun to your office leads to: lower absenteeism rates, lower employee turnover rates, less...
Fun Ways to Follow Up With Clients
I admit it. I’m not always the best role model when it comes to following up with clients the way I should. In fact, I’ve thought about starting up a support group, so I could stand up and bare my soul: “I’m Mike. And I’m a lousy...
Does It Really Take an Employee Engagement Survey to Figure Out What You Should Already Know?
Okay, to be clear – I’m not slamming employee engagement surveys. If done right, employee engagement surveys can provide invaluable insights, serve as a scorecard to see whether you’re trending in the right direction or not, and offer employees one...
Nerds Rule the Roost in this Inspiring Workplace
I always love stumbling upon under-the-radar companies that are doing awesomely cool things, like these nerds. (And as a self-identifying nerd, I use this term in a very affectionate way.) The software development company The Nerdery was recently listed by Inc....


