David Jacobson

Humor has been related to a number of positive effects when used by leaders: improved morale among workers, enhanced group cohesiveness, and even a positive impact on larger organizational outcomes. This presentation addresses how humor can be used to enhance leadership effectiveness with an emphasis on improved communication and team building. Guidelines for use of humor will be discussed to ensure humor does not get out of hand at work emphasizing the importance of appropriate humor and educating staff on the dangers of using inappropriate humor. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify ways humor can be used to improve communication 2. Describe and practice humor techniques for team building 3. Recognize and distinguish the differences between appropriate and inappropriate humor

Humor is a universal human trait that crosses all cultures and societies. This presentation addresses how humor can be used to decrease prejudice and improve relationships of people from vastly different backgrounds. This presentation will discuss the role that baggage, projections, judgments and perceptions play in impeding our ability to appreciate cultural differences other communication styles and how humor can be used to overcome these obstacles. 1. Recognize ways that humor can be used to decrease prejudices 2 Demonstrate how humor can be used to knock down barriers the impede communication 3. Give examples of ways to respond to the use of inappropriate humor and how to educate those that use it.

A healthy dose of hilarity! This keynote is full of entertaining stories that educate audiences on the role humor plays in healing and coping with health issues and everyday stress. It reveals humor strategies that anyone can use to improve their health. David is one less than 30 Certified Humor Professionals in the Country. A designation bestowed through the three year Humor Academy of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. •Gain an understanding of the role therapeutic humor can play in coping with chronic illness. •Explain the physiological, psychological and social benefits of using therapeutic humor. •Define and Differentiate between appropriate, healthy humor and inappropriate, unhealthy humor. •Discuss and apply humor strategies that can be utilized to enhance ones use of therapeutic humor.