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Better than chicken
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In the Workplace, Humor is a Survival
Skill
Indeed,
Indeed,
S/HE WHO
LAUGHS. . . LASTS!
Patt Schwab, Ph.D., CSP
Laughter is something we know intuitively is good. By definition, it's pleasant. Yet we rarely acknowledge the real power it has, and although we use it, we rarely use it intentionally—especially in the workplace.
Intentional use
of humor means more than sitting around telling jokes. Humor
is a tool, not an end in itself. And, as the title of the
presentation implies, it is a survival tool. Indeed, she or
he who laughs. . . lasts!
The purpose of Dr. Schwab's presentation is to acknowledge humor as the interpersonal skill, learning aid and management tool it really is. She highlights it's ability to:
Convey information.
Make the workplace more enjoyable for staff and
clients.
Enhance creativity and productivity.
Help keep perspective and reduce stress in
trying times.
Build loyal work teams
Declaring humor
the "Ben Gay of the soul," Patt emphasizes the many ways
participants can increase the humor in their personal and
professional lives.
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Meeting Planner Notes: This program is an
excellent keynote or 90 minute to 3 hour workshop. As a
KEYNOTE it can be tailored to include references to your
conference program and/or suggestions to promote
interactions between conferees. A section discussing a
variety of ways to increase the humor in your life without
becoming a clown can be used as a BREAKOUT SESSION after a
keynote. As a WORKSHOP, it can be designed to address an
agenda item that is particularly current for the
organization.
Since laughter, adrenaline and staying awake all go together, this is also a great luncheon or early afternoon presentation.
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