Motivational speakers are a waste of time. Let’s face it, you’ve heard what they are going to say before they even step on stage.
After seeing hundreds of keynote speeches and gazillions (is that a number?) of motivational speakers, I can save you the time and tell you three reasons why NOT to hire one.
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Check out this very cool article about clowns teaching nurses how to use levity and humor at work and with their patients.
NYC – Teaching Nurses the Value of Big, Red Noses – NYTimes.com.
Perhaps students were wondering, “How can you be light-hearted in a serious profession like this?” Mr. Christensen said. In fact, he said, “you [...]

This computer animation of a computer bug cracked me up. It looks real doesn’t it? Admit it, you tried to “brush” it off your screen, huh? Combine this animation with the fact that I love office pranks and office practical jokes and bam! We’ve got an idea for ya!
Here’s a ready-to-implement practical [...]

How to Use Magic to Make Yourself Happy
Why is being a magician so cool? There are a few reasons, but one of my favorites is working for special people and wonderful groups.
I recently volunteered for the Jewish Family Services of Colorado and their residences at the JFS Group Home. It was [...]

If I EVER read another blog post on work / life balance I might gag. Yes, we all know that we should try to work less, and have fun more, right?
But Wii often miss that Wii not only need to spend time “not working”, but Wii need to spend time purposely “having fun.” [...]

I’ve been on a kick lately of having fun   -  with a purpose.
I tell my audiences  that happiness is an attitude.   It’s a choice.   But an often neglected portion of the happiness equation goes beyond attitude, mind-set and emotion.   To do it right— to be your happiest— you also have to get physically involved [...]

What are you doing today to create fun and joy in your life. I speak to groups as a motivational speakerall across the country about how happiness at work is directly related to a better work product. And I talk a lot about fun. But in this short video I [...]

Ok, I admit it.  I spent too much time on this very cute web page.   And my kids loved it.
If you’re looking for a funny and clever way to pass the time, click here.
If you’re looking for a motivational speaker to make sure your employees don’t spend too much time on web pages like that [...]

Check out this funny video where I break every rule in the book.  

Wearing skate shoes is a naughty nasty thing to do in a grocery store. And no, my kids and I didn’t play with them at any Denver, Colorado area Safeway’s or King Soopers. No. We didn’t.
I’ve wanted to try [...]

Ok.  So the timing is off.  But this video is great.  
This is funny.   I don’t care if you voted Republican or Democrat, you have to admire the clever folks who put this humorous video together.
Click this link for the video.
Notice that I’m famous.  
In many ways, this video is like a great keynote speech:

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