Comments on: I Don’t Do School Shows — Unless You Ask http://www.bradlaughs.com/2009/11/13/school-assemblies/ Motivational Speaker & Humorist Brad Montgomery Writes about Humor In the Workplace, Office Pranks, And Office Humor.. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:43:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jennifer Kemp http://www.bradlaughs.com/2009/11/13/school-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-12256 Jennifer Kemp Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:35:06 +0000 http://www.bradlaughs.com/?p=2074#comment-12256 I, too, was a part of the diabetes symposium today in Canon City, and I, too, laughed harder than I have in a long time. I also was deeply touched at moments. Brad delivered more than I anticipated: he delivered a message that we all too often need reminding about. No matter what choices have been taken away from you, you can still choose your attitude. It's far too easy to fall into despair, especially when dealing with a chronic illness. But if a 10-year-old can be happy about her insulin pump because it is EXACTLY her favorite color (how cool is that??), then I can certainly find the bright side of lesser tribulations. Thanks again, Brad, for making the journey for us! You made my day, and spread a little sunshine on an otherwise cloudy day. I, too, was a part of the diabetes symposium today in Canon City, and I, too, laughed harder than I have in a long time. I also was deeply touched at moments. Brad delivered more than I anticipated: he delivered a message that we all too often need reminding about. No matter what choices have been taken away from you, you can still choose your attitude. It’s far too easy to fall into despair, especially when dealing with a chronic illness. But if a 10-year-old can be happy about her insulin pump because it is EXACTLY her favorite color (how cool is that??), then I can certainly find the bright side of lesser tribulations.

Thanks again, Brad, for making the journey for us! You made my day, and spread a little sunshine on an otherwise cloudy day.

]]> By: Diane Swagger http://www.bradlaughs.com/2009/11/13/school-assemblies/comment-page-1/#comment-12255 Diane Swagger Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:45:38 +0000 http://www.bradlaughs.com/?p=2074#comment-12255 Dear All, Today was a unique and wonderful day! It didn't matter that it was rainy, cloudy, and cool outside. It didn't matter that I got up "much" earlier than I normally would on a Saturday morning. Brad Montgomery made this day "sing" for me! He made me laugh harder than I have laughed in such a long time, and he gave me hope for more laughter and more great choices for my future. My name is Diane, and I am a nurse by background and the CEO of a community hospital in Canon City, CO. Today we hosted a Diabetes Syposium. What is there to laugh about in that, you might ask? Before today, I would have probably said, definitely "not much". But today was inspiring and encouraging, because we were able to hear from a very inspirational and humorous gentleman by the name of Brad Montgomery! He helped all of us to see that, though we may have experienced many difficulties in our lives; (we all have them, and they're not all the same); we can still be grateful for life in itself, and we can make the choice to "pick happy"! I won't "spoil" the "rest of the story". You MUST hear him for yourself. Whether you are a leader of a large or small organization, if you are seeking a more caring and productive staff; if you desire to bring more fulfillment, reward, and recognition to your people; if you just need to remember that there are so many things in life to be thankful for - Brad is the speaker for you!! The investment we put into our community and our personal lives today will bring long lasting, joy and encouragement to everyone within the sound of his voice this morning! I believe he helped change my life today, and make me a better leader for the future! Thank you, Brad. For your sincerity, your compassion, and your willingness to share a message that is heard far to little in this day and age. I "pick happy". Thank you!! Dear All, Today was a unique and wonderful day! It didn’t matter that it was rainy, cloudy, and cool outside. It didn’t matter that I got up “much” earlier than I normally would on a Saturday morning. Brad Montgomery made this day “sing” for me! He made me laugh harder than I have laughed in such a long time, and he gave me hope for more laughter and more great choices for my future. My name is Diane, and I am a nurse by background and the CEO of a community hospital in Canon City, CO. Today we hosted a Diabetes Syposium. What is there to laugh about in that, you might ask? Before today, I would have probably said, definitely “not much”. But today was inspiring and encouraging, because we were able to hear from a very inspirational and humorous gentleman by the name of Brad Montgomery! He helped all of us to see that, though we may have experienced many difficulties in our lives; (we all have them, and they’re not all the same); we can still be grateful for life in itself, and we can make the choice to “pick happy”!

I won’t “spoil” the “rest of the story”. You MUST hear him for yourself. Whether you are a leader of a large or small organization, if you are seeking a more caring and productive staff; if you desire to bring more fulfillment, reward, and recognition to your people; if you just need to remember that there are so many things in life to be thankful for – Brad is the speaker for you!! The investment we put into our community and our personal lives today will bring long lasting, joy and encouragement to everyone within the sound of his voice this morning! I believe he helped change my life today, and make me a better leader for the future! Thank you, Brad. For your sincerity, your compassion, and your willingness to share a message that is heard far to little in this day and age.

I “pick happy”. Thank you!!

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