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International business speaker, trainer, author
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Workplace culture expert and international business speaker Michael Kerr talks about a case study where humor helped re-energize a conservative workplace. Plus his fun at work tip offers up a fun, simple way to assign meeting tasks, there's a fabulous quote from actor Michael Caine, and another in Mike's series of "weird jobs."
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International Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr talks about how you can engage your employees with an Inspiration Hunt in your community - a creative way to look for best practices and opportunities in your community. Plus Mike's fun at work tip with a great way to keep the message of fun alive in your workplace, a quote of the week, and a funny tourist sign sent in by a listener.
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International man of mirth, Hall of Fame business speaker, and workplace culture expert Michael Kerr hosts another episode of random ideas and musings related to inspiring workplace cultures. Plus Mike's fun at work tip offers up a fun theme day that helps employees get to know each other better, a great quote of the week about the power of humor, and another in our series of really, weird jobs.
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International Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr talks about why gratitude at work is one of the keys to sustained happiness and a healthier workplace. Plus there's the usual suspects: Mike's fun at work tips, the quote of the week, and a preview of the fun theme days headed your way this April.
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International Hall of Fame business speaker and workplace culture expert Michael Kerr shares a fabulous example of a seemingly laughably stupid idea that ended up saving lives. Plus Mike's fun at work tip offers up an effective approach to help you eliminate some of the fun-sucking behaviors in your workplace, there's a great quote of the week about humor, and another in our series of really weird jobs: perhaps the most boring job on the planet!?
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According to 2019 survey, a whopping 94% of employees would stay longer at their company if they were able to learn new things in their job. International business speaker and workplace culture expert Michael Kerr - author of Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire and The Humor Advantage - shares some fun ideas on how to build more learning opportunities into your workplace for you and your team. Plus Mike's fun at work tip offers up another fun, simple meeting icebreaker question, there's a deep thought of the week and he reveals a job that literally is, a dream job.
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Workplace culture expert, international business speaker and author Michael Kerr shares some thoughts on the importance of authentic, in-the-moment customer service to help you build trust and relationships. Plus Mike's fun at work tip offers up a fun theme day to celebrate and turn into a contest in your workplace, there's a deep thought of the week and sneak peek at some of the fun March theme days to celebrate and observe this March in your workplace.
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International Hall of fame business speaker Michael Kerr shares a simple stress-busting technique to help you combat stress and keep your sense of humor. Plus Mike's Fun at Work Tip offers up a great meeting icebreaker question, there's a fabulous quote about the importance of humor by actor Michael Caine, and it's time to shake off the winter blahs with Hoodie Hoo Day!
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International business speaker and man of mirth Michael Kerr shares tips on how to be on the receiving end of getting feedback without losing your cool. Plus his fun at work tip offers up a great meeting icebreaker, there's a fabulous quote by the hilarious Dave Barry, and...who is listed as the official record holder for the shortest radio ad ever?
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Surveys suggest people waste a lot of time in meetings and attending meetings, so Mike offers up some great suggestions on how to be more productive and focused in your meetings. Plus a great fun at work tip inspired by a fun airport customer service sign, the quote of the week, and some cool words from around the world for those very special occasions.
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International hall of fame business speaker Michael Kerr shares insights and ideas on how to build a less stressful, more humor-filled workplace culture in another episode of lime-infused random musings. Plus, Mike's Fun at Work Tip offers up a great way to celebrate your teams, there's a great quote about the power of humor, and a preview of the wacky February theme days headed your way!
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International Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr shares a great idea from a company that uses Feedback Fridays to take the pulse of their employees and grow a thriving workplace culture. Plus Mike's fun at work tip offers up a great way to add some fun to in-person or virtual meetings, there's a great quote of the week about communication, and a list of some of the funniest words in the English language.
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International business speaker Michael Kerr shares a survey of the nine most annoying email phrases and some simple ideas on how to be more effective with your emails, sales letters, and communication. Plus a great fun at work reminder of the importance of making your customer experience fun, a great quote of the week, and a parrot who seems to keep getting into trouble. Polly want a kite?
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Here's a very simple structure for framing a great conversation to have with your team this time of year: The Wheel Of Change. Plus Mike's Fun at Work Tip offers up a simple way to create a challenge for employees at work, there's a great New Year's quote to kick off the year, and another wacky story from our wacky files. Plus, Mike launches a new book, "Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire: How to Recruit, Onboard, and Train New Employees to Live Your Culture Out Loud!"
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International business speaker Michael Kerr shares four great questions to use in a year-end or a "kick off 2019" team huddle. Plus there's the usual suspects: Mike's fun at work tip, the quote of the week, and some of the fun, offbeat January theme days headed your way!
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International Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr, author of Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire, talks about the difference between healthy self-effacing humor, and unhealthy self-defeating humor. Plus his fun at work tip offers up a simple idea for a mid-week energizing booster, a great quote of the week on laughter, and a reminder of one of the silliest December theme days.
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International Hall of Fame business speaker and author Michael Kerr shares three powerfully simple ways you can influence people to change their behaviors more effectively. Plus, Michael shares a great meeting fun at work tip, a fabulous quote on the importance of getting your hiring right, and a story about some real party animals.
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International Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr shares some great ideas on how to build a less stressful, more appreciative culture. Plus there's his fun at work tip inspired by a dancing doctor, a great quote by the Dali Lama, and a preview of some of the fun December theme days headed your way.
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International Hall of Fame business keynote speaker and trainer Michael Kerr shares some interesting research findings on the power of small questions and connections when it comes to creating a more positive workplace culture and engaging employees. Plus his fun at work tip offers up a great meeting tradition to try out in your workplace, a fabulous workplace quote from Sir Richard Branson, and...how not to suffer from "depresso".
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International man of mirth and Hall of Fame business speaker Michael Kerr, author of Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire, shares some fun, quirky networking questions to try out at your next networking event, plus there's a fun at work tip that helps people to get to know each other better, a great quote of the week, and...just what the heck is up with Have a Bad Day Day!?
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