Today’s guest is the world’s first Humor Engineer, teaching people how to get better results while using humor and having more fun.

While working in the corporate world, he observed how using humor at work helped him be more effective with the hardest thing he had to manage: fellow human beings. He discovered that research shows that people who use humor well get promoted, make more money, are more productive, and enjoy their work more. He left the corporate position and started his own company, Humor That Works.

He has worked with thousands of people at over 250 organizations, including P&G, Microsoft, and the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a best-selling author, has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and FastCompany, and his TEDx talk on humor has been viewed more than 4 million times.

Please join me in welcoming Andrew Tarvin.

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In this episode we discuss:

his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is not a position or title you have but rather an attitude in action. It’s you actually out there doing something.”how he got into improv.his analytical and conscious process for moving away from PNG and into his own business.his three steps for having a conversation with anyone.how he follows up with people to keep relationships strong.the tools he has gained for being an introvert who enjoys connecting to other people.

Links

Drew Tarvin on LinkedIn and Twitter.www.drewtarvin.comHis TEDx Talk “The Skill of Humor”

Books mentioned in this episode:

"The United States of Laughter: One Comedian's Journey Through All 50 States" by Andrew Tarvin“Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work” by Andrew Tarvin“501 Ways to Use Humor to Beat Stress, Increase Productivity, and Have Fun at Work” by Andrew Tarvin“Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It” by Dorie Clark“How to Win Friends & Influence People” by Dale Carnegie

Other Resources:

Listen to my interview with Dorie Clark.Learn more about the Applied Improvisation Network.Learn more about Jason Hewlett.Learn more about the National Speakers Association.

About Robbie:Robbie Samuels is a keynote speaker and relationship-based business strategist who has been recognized as a “networking expert” by both Inc. and Lifehacker. He works with associations to increase retention, engagement, and member value by creating more welcoming and inclusive conference experiences.

He is the author of the best-selling business book Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences and has been profiled in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. He writes for Harvard Business Review Ascend. His clients include associations and corporations including Marriott, AmeriCorps, Hostelling International, and General Assembly.

He has been featured in several books including Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It by Dorie Clark and The Connector’s Advantage: 7 Mindsets to Grow Your Influence and Impact by Michelle Tillis Lederman. He has guest lectured at many leading educational institutions including Harvard University, Brown University, Cornell University, Brandeis University, and Northeastern University.

Robbie is the host of On the Schmooze podcast which features his networking strategies and talented professionals sharing untold stories of leadership and networking.Keynote SpeakerInterested in booking Robbie to speak? At www.robbiesamuels.com/speaking you'll find video clips and a description of his signature session, Art of the Schmooze.

Call 617-600-8240 to speak directly with Robbie.Relationship-Based Business Strategist