Keep It Funny

Appropriate vs. Inappropriate Office Fun

The office is probably not the best place to push the limits unless you work in a very forgiving environment, like the circus. There are levels of protocol that have to be followed for the sake of productivity and standards of conduct. Pulling the chair out from under your CEO at the start of a meeting probably isn’t going to endear you, however hysterical it may be to us, but telling that same CEO a joke during a break just might.

Keep laughing without losing productivity

There will be a group of people who believe the old myths about the workplace. Things like “Work is no place for fun!” or “If you’re laughing, you must be goofing of; which is wasting valuable time and resources.” I’m sorry, but if I had to spend 40 hours each week doing anything, I want it to be fun! I don’t want to dread getting up each morning facing the day in front of me. Neither should you. Besides, research shows that humor makes the day go better, not worse, in terms of productivity. If you take a moment to research this topic you will find numerous studies showing that there is a direct relationship between the company profit and the happiness of the employees. More

Downtime at work is your most productive humor time.

Even the most efficient and industrious companies have their down times, and these are the best times to find humor on the job. Since a lot of downtimes come after some very harrowing problems, these are the best times to horse around a little and regenerate the humor factor around you. In fact, your coworkers will likely thank you for relieving everyone’s stress and it will give the office a feeling of renewal to tackle the next major project.

Here are some fun ways to enjoy break or lunch time: More

Is Fun at work an oxymoron?

For most, no less than 40 hours each week are spent on the job. A person’s attitude most often means the difference between a promotion and stagnation. How can you keep your attitude positive and your mind fresh? Focus on being a proactive, team player in order to develop the needed synergies and level the playing field for you, your boss, and the customers your organization serves? Laughter, of course, is the right answer, but you need to do it with class. Know when your humor will be most appreciated and how to apply it to the best audience.

Choose to have a good day

The five+ year journey of writing my book, and my passion for keynote speaking all started in Reno, Nevada. There, I was working the Sammy Davis Jr. Room at Harrah’s Casino and finishing my 31st show in a seven-week run. I was hot. I was tired and in a rotten mood. I wanted nothing more than to go back to my dressing room and relax. The last thing I wanted to do that day was go through the “meet-and-greet” after the show. But, I knew it was the right thing to do.

Find a way to Keep it Funny

One Saturday afternoon, I received a notice in the mail there was a certified letter at the post office; which could be picked up on Monday. I found myself with two options; I could allow myself to ponder the notion the letter contained bad news, and then over the weekend my stomach would have gone into knots, my heart rate would have gone up, and I would have been as punchy as a sixth grade kid with ADHD.

A bit about Tim

Tim’s national television appearances have included Crook and Chase and repeated performances for the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon.

Tim’s “keep it funny” philosophy is apparent throughout his laugh-a-minute- show.

Tim recently authored and published a book entitled, “Lemons to Laughter.”

Whether starring in his own show at the House of Blues in Mandalay Bay or appearing in the legendary Mac King show at Harrah’s, Tim remains one of Vegas’s finest.

Nebraska Health Care Association

Tim Gabrielson was a huge hit with the attendees of our Mid-Year Meeting with members of the Nebraska Hospital Association and the Healthcare Financial Management Association (Nebraska Chaper). He is an extraordinary comic, entertainer and magician. His show was hilarious and in good taste – perfect for this group. Attendees are still talking about how much they enjoyed his show. He had a great ability for choosing just the right people in the audience to interact with. Tim was outstanding and we’d certainly recommend him to anyone wanting to impress and entertain a corporate audience.

Respectfully,

John L. Borton

Senior Director of Education
Nebraska Hospital Association