Posts tagged "Laughter"
Way Beyond Comedy
“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” -Mark Twain When I give my talks, people often ask, “What is it about comedians that separate them from everyone else?” My answer is simple – it’s the way we/they look at life. A comedian views life and all of its obstacles, tragedies, mistakes and […]
Humor Defuses Stress: The Wizard of Laughter
Often times when I’m in the midst of a stressful situation I vent my frustrations in the voice of a famous person, cartoon character or a particular accent. You might call me crazy but since I’m good at it and enjoy doing impressions, the result is that the tension dissipates, my mood changes, and […]
The Ozone Layer is Being Destroyed by Cow Gas
It’s time for a little Laughter Break! Please enjoy this short funny clip. Steve Rizzo is the Attitude Adjuster. You can’t attend one of his keynote speeches, seminars, or read his books and leave with the same attitude. He’s a personal development expert, motivational business speaker, corporate-comedian and best-selling author. It’s no surprise that […]
Humor and the Motivation Factor
Did you know that laughter is essential for a healthy and productive workplace? If you didn’t, you do now. Whether you are in sales, in service, in education, or in any other business, using humor as a strategy in your process will improve morale, increase efficiency, and help you create lifelong relationships for success. […]
Some People Don’t Have a Sense of Humor
It’s time for a little Laughter Break! Please enjoy this short funny clip. Steve Rizzo is the Attitude Adjuster. You can’t attend one of his keynote speeches, seminars, or read his books and leave with the same attitude. He’s a personal development expert, motivational business speaker, corporate-comedian and best-selling author. It’s no surprise that […]
Humor: Your Emotional Self Defense Mechanism
Did you know that only a few seconds of laughter in the midst of a stressful situation is all you need to catch your second wind? Even a little levity can help change how you view a particular problem. I noticed that the more I utilized my Humor Being as a strategy […]
The Psychology of Laughter in Business
People often ask me what my greatest strength is as a Funny Motivational Business Speaker. The answer of course is my ability to engage the audience with laughter. No matter what group I’m speaking to or what program I’m giving, I always start off with 5 to 10 minutes of non-stop comedy. Why? Because nothing […]
Laughter and the Fear Factor
“We have to be able to figure out how to laugh and cry at the same time.” -Former New York City Mayor, Rudy Giuliani at a post-9/11 press conference announcing that he would still host Saturday Night Live On the morning of September 11, 2001, I was on a plane from JFK Airport to Salt […]
Bad Mood? Here’s How to Bounce Back into a Good One
Years ago, in the middle of my comedy career, I was in New York City driving a rental car that kept breaking down. It was 98 degrees, the air conditioning didn’t work, and sweat was pouring from my body. To make matters worse, I was in the world’s biggest traffic jam and I was already […]
Give the Gift of Laughter
“Tis the season for holiday parties, family dinners and of course family arguments.” Isn’t this supposed to be the season to be jolly? Yet most people I know this time of year are usually pretty grumpy. So this holiday season I’ve decided to give the gift of laughter. Laughter is one of our greatest gifts. […]