BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T150000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Putting Humor to Work DESCRIPTION:Learn how cracking jokes can actually boost your team's productivity and make work way more fun.Putting Humor to WorkA Workshop on Enhancing Organizational Productivity and ResilienceHumor in the workplace isn't just a "nice to have" it is the social glue that binds teams together. In an era where nearly 80% of employees report feeling disengaged\, humor serves as a critical tool for building psychological safety\, fostering high-level creativity\, and driving team cohesion.This workshop demonstrates how strategic humor leads to a measurable ROI by boosting productivity\, reducing burnout\, and lowering turnover.What to ExpectThe WHY: ROI backed by the Science of the Smile A deep dive into the research-backed benefits of humor. We explore how laughter impacts stress reduction\, cognitive flexibility\, and the neurobiology of team trust.The HOW: Tactical Application Interactive exercises designed to help you identify\, nurture\, and strategically apply humor to solve real-world workplace challenges.The TAKEAWAY: Practical Frameworks Go beyond the theory. You will leave with actionable tools to improve morale and communication within your specific organizational culture.Meet the FacilitatorsDr. Mike Cundall Professor of Philosophy\, NC A&T and founder of Mirth ManagementDr. Cundall is a leading expert on the ethics and efficacy of humor. He is the author of several books and over a dozen articles on the subject\, including his latest work: "Putting Humor to Work: How to Use Humor Effectively and Ethically in the Office and at Home."Dr. Steve Lesser humORG Consulting\, Life Sciences Executive & Comedy VeteranWith 25 years as a professional in the Life Sciences and over 30 years as a comedy instructor and performer\, Dr. Lesser bridges the gap between executive leadership and experiential learning. He developed iLearning\, delivering experiential-based programs dedicated to developing teamwork and leadership through applied improv and is the founder of humORG Consulting.Dr. Alan Mueller Adaptive Challenge ConsultingA sought-after keynote speaker and leadership trainer\, Dr. Mueller blends deep expertise with engaging storytelling to spark real change in organizations. As Senior Consultant at Adaptive Challenge Consulting\, he draws on decades of experience spanning finance\, sales\, higher education\, and hospitality management to deliver practical\, high-impact leadership development.\nInvest in Your Team's CultureWhether you are looking to boost morale\, streamline communication\, or simply learn how to find the "funny" in a high-stress environment\, this workshop provides the perfect blend of academic background and practical takeaways.Don't miss this unique opportunity to turn humor into your organization's secret productivity weapon. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Learn how cracking jokes can actually boost your team'\;s productivity and make work way more fun.

Putting Humor to Work

A Workshop on Enhancing Organizational Productivity and Resilience

Humor in the workplace isn&rsquo\;t just a "\;nice to have"\;&mdash\;it is the social glue that binds teams together. In an era where nearly 80% of employees report feeling disengaged\, humor serves as a critical tool for building psychological safety\, fostering high-level creativity\, and driving team cohesion.

This workshop demonstrates how strategic humor leads to a measurable ROI by boosting productivity\, reducing burnout\, and lowering turnover.

What to Expect

Meet the Facilitators

Dr. Mike Cundall Professor of Philosophy\, NC A&\;T and founder of Mirth Management

Dr. Cundall is a leading expert on the ethics and efficacy of humor. He is the author of several books and over a dozen articles on the subject\, including his latest work: \;"\;Putting Humor to Work: How to Use Humor Effectively and Ethically in the Office and at Home."\;

Dr. Steve Lesser humORG Consulting\, Life Sciences Executive &\; Comedy Veteran

With 25 years as a professional in the Life Sciences and over 30 years as a comedy instructor and performer\, Dr. Lesser bridges the gap between executive leadership and experiential learning. He developed iLearning\, delivering experiential-based programs dedicated to developing teamwork and leadership through applied improv and is the founder of humORG Consulting.

Dr. Alan Mueller Adaptive Challenge Consulting

A sought-after keynote speaker and leadership trainer\, Dr. Mueller blends deep expertise with engaging storytelling to spark real change in organizations. As Senior Consultant at Adaptive Challenge Consulting\, he draws on decades of experience spanning finance\, sales\, higher education\, and hospitality management to deliver practical\, high-impact leadership development.


Invest in Your Team&rsquo\;s Culture

Whether you are looking to boost morale\, streamline communication\, or simply learn how to find the "\;funny"\; in a high-stress environment\, this workshop provides the perfect blend of academic background and practical takeaways.

Don&rsquo\;t miss this unique opportunity to turn humor into your organization'\;s secret productivity weapon.

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