Using Humor to Maximize Employee Contributions
Presented by: Jim Jelinske, HRS
“We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh. William James
• 83% of Americans are stressed out at work.
• 55% are unsatisfied with their jobs
• 47% of Americans struggle to stay happy
Just the facts:
Your first 50 minutes90% of your behavior is determined by habit. The
other 10%, no clue!
Mark Towers
What’s your personal daily “fun” mission
statement?
days to enhance a humor
skill
Three Golden Rules for HumorPlay
Blend
Simplify
“The last of the human freedoms is the ability to
choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances.”
Victor FranklHolocaust Survivor
Little “ ” Things
matter
”We can do no great things, only small things with great love.”
Mother Theresa.
What is the most powerful facial expression used in our society?
(Hint)
People who use humor at work are:
More productive Psychology Today
Paid More Harvard Business School
Happier Journal of Aging Research
Less Stressed American Physiological Society
Why don’t people use humor?
1. They don’t think the boss would approve?
2. “I don’t know how.”
3. “I don’t have time.”
CultureDysfunctionalConflicted
Safe
Attitude to Motivate and Inspire
The one factor that makes or breaks the foundation of a fun culture.
________________________________________Trust
Biggest destroyer of happiness on the job
Stress
Stress
•Good Stress
• Bad stress
Burnout
Best resource to get over burnout
___________Laughter and Fun
Take a moment to review your Humor History. List your funniest moments and experiences for each the categories listed below.
The Funniest Movie You Ever Saw:The Funniest Sitcom You Ever Watched:The Funniest Book You Ever Read:The Funniest Comedian You Ever Heard:The Funniest Person You Ever Met:
Sense of Humor
•Motivates and Inspires•Improves Moral•Sparks Creativity•Improves Productivity
And builds….Trust
Maintain your foundation of strength
Develop a “Attitude of Gratitude”Treat everyone with dignity and respectUse “super hero” wordsForgive and ApologizeLet go of yesterday
The only “5” that matter!
Faith, Family, Friends, HealthProductivity
“Smoothies” for your high stress
Look forward to something Make small changes in your routineThrow out a complimentDo one fun thing every day
GOMO (get over it, move on)
Cartoons
Thank you for letting me be part of your day!
If you loved the program tell everyone.
If you didn't, please keep it to yourself!
Be Happy!
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