Delivered live or virtually, this hilarious, yet at times controversial presentation challenges audience to realize that eliminating, or curtailing humor in the workplace environment also stifles creativity and teamwork. The Dave Chappelle/Netflix controversy and Will Smith “slap” incident have brought the subject of “what’s funny and who decides?” to the forefront of corporate conversation. For those who say, “we aren’t a funny company” or “this isn’t a good time for us to be laughing,” renowned business humorist Greg Schwem disagrees.

Using real world examples, Greg explores how companies have increased sales and overcome negative publicity through humor. What one generation finds “offensive” or “inappropriate” might be deemed perfectly acceptable to another generation. Who is correct? Greg offers suggestions for how to navigate this slippery
slope while laughing the entire time. He also shows how humor helped lift this country’s emotions during the COVID-19 crisis while helping businesses cope with the worst possible scenarios. Don’t believe that’s possible? Then you haven’t heard of the suburban Chicago restaurant that offered a free roll of toilet paper
with every takeout order! This presentation is approved for SHRM credit.

Perfect for any group that needs a humorous break from the serious side of business., live or virtually. Despite its therapeutic qualities, laughter is often absent from the business environment.  Greg shows it is possible to laugh at work and about work, via a clean and heavily customized presentation. 

Audience members will put down their phones and laugh along with Greg as he good-naturedly discusses topics such as virtual meetings, business travel, "frequently" asked questions, and how everyone coped during a two-year lockdown. A leading financial software meeting planner remarked, after seeing Greg’s presentation, “I realize now we need to lighten up.”

Motivational, fun and LOUD. Combining hilarious stand up, live concert footage and a musical sound track featuring everything from country to hip-hop, Greg shows why today’s most successful musical artists thrive by treating their craft as a business. Every company has rock star potential. Are you ready to achieve yours?

Drawing from personal experience, including a cancer diagnosis, Greg teaches his audience to locate humor in the unfunniest of situations, during times when everything seems hopeless. Whether you are facing personal struggles or business challenges, Greg says the solution begins by admitting you are the “least interesting person in the room” and letting others provide the laughs.

Part keynote, part interactive exercise. As companies struggle to answer the questions, “What is funny?” and “What is appropriate?” Greg offers a different perspective: There ARE no right answers. Instead, he feels all employees, from the new hires to the C-level executives, must formulate their own answers by working together, instead of running from one another.