Is it dangerous to joke at work? Let’s hear from a corporate comedian about the perils of using humor at work…and how you can overcome them.
Key Takeaways:
- What sets Greg apart from other corporate entertainers?
- Greg Schwem makes Fortune 500 Companies laugh at themselves
- Greg Schwem is not your typical comedian
- Greg rules as a comedian
- The different definitions of what is funny
- Rock, Roll and Laugh your way to the top
- You can’t cancel laughter
- Work, Laugh, Repeat
- Benefits of humor in the workplace
About Greg Schwem
HuffPost calls Greg Schwem “Your boss’ favorite comedian.” The Chicago Tribune dubbed Greg “king of the hill in the world of corporate comedy. Performing live or virtually as a keynote humorist, master of ceremonies or motivational speaker exclusively for business conferences, association gatherings and other private events, Greg’s client list includes Microsoft, Cisco Systems, McDonald’s, IBM, Motorola, United Airlines and John Hancock. Greg’s various programs share one central theme: make audiences laugh at their work environments and do it while performing clean and politically correct.
Greg is also the creator and host of the TV travel show, “A Comedian Crashes Your Pad, ” now streaming on Roku and available in the Apple and Google Play stores through the Fantastic Entertainment app.
Finally, Greg writes a weekly, nationally syndicated humor column for Tribune Media Services and is the author of two books: “The Road to Success Goes Through the Salad Bar: A Pile of BS (Business Stories) From a Corporate Comedian’ and “Text Me If You’re Breathing: Observations, Frustrations and Life Lessons From a Low-Tech Dad.” Greg has appeared on numerous national television programs and been seen in concert with the likes of Celine Dion and Keith Urban.
Specialties: stand up comedy, comedy for business, customized stand up comedy, humor writing, motivational speaking, awards emcee, master of ceremonies, video host, moderator, facilitator, columnist, author
