Hope and Humor by Richard Cunningham

"Makes me feel like I would love to come back for more."

- Participant

A few words from the presentation… We’ve all got culture! What kind? Well we have a choice. If we don’t pay attention to our work culture we’re at risk. We get what we get. There’s hope, though. With some energy and focus (and not losing our sense of humor) we can create positive work cultures that help us all succeed. It takes intentional effort. It’s not a mysterious process. It’s just working a different” to do” list. And is it worth it!

Hope and Humor at Work

General Description:

It’s been said that a cynic is just a passionate person who doesn’t want to be disappointed again (Zander). Well…for all the time we spend in cubes – it better be a great place to work (view or no view!). Here’s a kit for building a positive workplace of trust (some assembly required). Participate in this heavy dose of common sense and reality checking. Fill your office with character because everybody has a stake in building morale. It’s a humorous and serious look at one of the key issues facing our workplaces in these times of rapid change.

Presented For:

Staff, leaders, Human Resource professionals and anyone who wants to generate more vitality and positive energy in their workplace. This discussion is for those who want to get to the foundations of
trust and productivity and then act to increase them.

Key Ideas:

Why morale is so important today.
There are very, very few “bad employees” -- period! Here’s why.
Every office has character. Build positive character intentionally.
So what’s so funny? Humor—the great antidote.
A surprise about negativity.
A metaphor that describes just who is building positive morale.
We can measure great workplaces. Just ask.

Practical Skills:

Assess the “character” of your workplace and identify strengths and challenges to morale.
Reframe incorrect questions to get at the “Question Behind the Question” (from John Miller).
Increase your leadership trust by focusing on the two key roles of leaders.
Ask 12 questions to attract, focus and keep the most talented people. (Marcus Buckingham)
Create two common sense but powerfilled “to do” lists for building a positive culture.