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Humor Rules, part 4

Released Thursday, 14th January 2021
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Humor Rules, part 4

Humor Rules, part 4

Humor Rules, part 4

Thursday, 14th January 2021
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I always have a client call before my keynotes and comedy shows. And people try to come up with funny things, instead of just telling me the facts and let ME come up with the funny. And people have actually said things to me such as "make fun of her hair" or "make fun of his divorce." Wow, really? Would you say that to them?

 

We're talking humor rules this week and my tip today sounds obvious, but shockingly it's not. Don't make jokes about something that you wouldn't say to their face. The only caveat to this is if you're a comedian in a comedy club and that's your thing, or you're roasting people. But I'm talking about if you just want to come up with every day humor, or joke around a bit. Don't do it at the expense of others. I talked earlier this week about not joking about sensitive subjects, but you should also not joke about personal issues . . . even if you're going to get a huge laugh. Don't get laughs at other people's expense unless that's you're goal and you're fine with hurting others.

 

Check out my website https://www.TheWorkLady.com to see the kind of humor I do.

 

That's it for today. Take care and enjoy your journey.

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Finding the Funny: Leadership Tips From a Comedian

It's funny business! Learn leadership & business skills to deal with people & handle life's curveballs. A professional comedian offers laughs & practical tips.Funny comedian & top keynote speaker Jan McInnis's unique, fun and useful ideas will help you develop solutions to your own work and life issues.Jan is an established comedy writer. She's sold material for Jay Leno’s Tonight Show monologue on the Tonight Show as well as many other people, places and groups – radio, TV, syndicated cartoon strips, and even guests on the Jerry Springer show (her parents are proud). For over 25+ years she’s traveled country as a comedian, keynote speaker, and Master of Ceremonies. She's shared her clean comedy with thousands of organizations, and her business tips with thousands of corporations and associations. She's been onstage in front of everyone from the Mayo Clinic to several of the Federal Reserve Banks. Jan is also currently co-starring in the Baby Boomer Comedy Show, touring theatres with comedian Kent Rader, and she is also an excellent Master of Ceremonies!Jan is the author of two books "Finding the Funny Fast – How to Create Quick Humor to Connect with Clients, Coworkers & Crowds," and "Convention Comedian – Stories and Wisdom From Two Decades of Chicken Dinners and Comedy Clubs." Her short stories can be heard on her popular podcast: "Comedian Stories: Tales From the Road in Under 5 Minutes."What's in store every week?Monday – Friday – Jan offers a quick tip for managing work and personal lifeSaturday – a tip for Finding the Funny . . . Jan will help you find the funny in your life with a quick tip on using humor Sunday – It's time to sit back and enjoy a minute of Jan's clean comedy from her shows.Jan has shared her humor keynotes with groups such as...Mayo ClinicAbbott PharmaceuticalsSanofi Aventis PharmaceuticalsKaiser-PermanenteDavita Dialysis CentersBlue CrossBlue ShieldNational Council for Prescription Drug CompaniesOrganization of Nurse LeadersFederal Reserve BanksBDO AccountingTransamerica Insurance & Investment GroupMerrill LynchAmerican Institute of CPAsNational League of CitiesInternational Worker's Compensation FundLA County Management AssociationSocial Security AdministrationSouthern California Public Power AuthorityU.S. Air ForceAmerican Heart AssociationsGo Red For Women luncheonsSpeaking of Women's HealthInternational Association of Administrative ProfessionalsToyota Women’s ConferenceWomen in Insurance and Financial ServicesSoroptimistsWomen in Film & VideoHenry Ford Health Centers Women’s EventBreast cancer awarenessSchool Business Officials associationsSchool superintendent associationsSchool boards associationsState education associationsCommunity college associationsHead Start associationsTexas adult protective servicesAssociation of Elementary and Middle School PrincipalsInternational Association of Emergency ManagersDisney Emergency ManagersCOPICSalt Lake County Public Works and Municipal Services Disaster Recovery ConferencePennsylvania Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health conferenceMid Atlantic Safety conference and Chesapeake Regional Safety CouncilRisk associationsAmerican Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary RehabilitationRehabilitation AssociationsNIGPPublic procurement associationsPublic purchasing associationscorrectional associationspublic utilitiespublic personnel associationsrural housing associationscommunity action associationsHealth Information Management AssociationsHealthcare Financial Management AssociationsHospitalsHome Healthcare AssociationsAssisted Living AssociationsMedical Group Management AssociationsHealthcare Risk AssociationsHealthcare Quality Associationsstate emergency management associationsinsurance groupsstate education associationscommunity college associationsschool administrators associationsschool nutrition associationsprincipal associationslibrary associations

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