Humor in the Workplace Drives Motivation, Attitude

Humor in the workplace drives motivation. Humor at work won't fix all your problems, but it can help you be more motivated and help you choose a more positive attitude at work. Employees are more motivated in cultures with more humor, and bringing more humor to work makes it easier to maintain a more positive attitude that helps drive happier workplaces.
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[@pspspspspspspspspspspspspspss]

No way my man is still answering comments 15 years later!!! What a legend!!!

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Of course I am! :)

[@blubbietweeduizend]

And no way this video was made on a monday morning.

[@1110laurad]

This video has a great message. Those who think this is stupid have few options: - don't watch all the video, you can stop any time - try a week with this attitude on (I don't say it's easy, after all we are used to complain and suffer) and after this try a week with your old attitude. It's simple!

[@girinformatique]

Loving Monday : means love your job, means you work with a good staff, means you have a lovely boss, means you love your profile, means you have rightly and lovely chosen your diploma at school, means you try to improve you skill every time... Hey man, I'm jealous of you..... !!!! :)

[@CBromfield]

Just sent this to a friend, he had been laid off for about 2 years. Just got a job and just this past Monday was his first day. Thought is was pretty appropriate. Thanks this was fun to watch.

[@s2bmb_335]

I know why Mike is so happy... He works by himself. Kudos to you Mike for all of your energy in doing this video!

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Thank you! I almost got killed making it! :)

[@TheMsnakey]

as a school teacher I would like show this to my students, but the same reason as Linda caused me put a stop there. I really like your energy.

[@FalconsViewpoint]

It is Bizet's Carmen Part I. It is originally played allegro, but this one is played a bit slower.

[@JerichoBenavente]

He danced till 6pm and his boss fired him.

[@joyhsiuyinkwa3435]

The best bloopers and comedy out of this world good job well done....

[@TheTimofee]

I'm going to show this video at for all orientations for all my future employees when I start a business lol

[@modestmovementministry]

I understood the viagara reference lol because if everyone watches tv, especially in the late hours, there used to be this viagara commercial that comes on and the guy was ALWAYS HAPPY lol nice video

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

I still remember those adds - great ads!

[@ljy379]

I LOVED this video!! If everyone had this enthusiastic approach to work, we'd all be more creative and productive...after taking a breather to recover from all the pre-workday exercise!

[@ArielWidhibrata]

Ah, puts a smile on my face every time!

[@randabell7359]

Wonderfully funny. We laughed so hard watching this at last night's sales banquet. The joy in it just sticks with you. Thank you!!!

[@chipcoombs571]

The music is from Carmen - Suite #1, Prelude to Act 1. Herbert von karajan.

[@evaloveseli]

Love it! I love bringing humor too. Just recently went to a public city council meeting in Houston and hula hooped in front the Mayor & all of the council members! I'm still laughing happy from it!

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

That's so awesome! Thank you!

[@DoreVibe]

lol! Good stuffMichael! What's amazing is that we see Mike as a mental case when those of us who remain entrenched in the notion that life in the work place should be, or is only a tredery is more of a mental case senerio than what mike is expressing. What he norm is, or what is "normal" is not what we should condem ourselves to. A shift in attitude can make all the difference in the world. It can cause us to enjoy life more and live a healthier, longer life as well. Cheers!

[@cosmintudureanu9561]

What most people do not understand is that having this attitude is also in part the responsibility of the employers.Also there is an influence of the society here. Cause you can have this attitude yourself, but it won't last when at work you have colleagues and more important managers that try to attack it, that see your attitude and dedication as a danger to their positions. Furthermore you have the society which acts on different plans - worst approach is the education that is not focused on you skills and abilities and how to apply them to achieve what you want to do but on what they want you to do. And from there is starts "the war". Some rebel and become misfits some taking drastic actions and get in jail, other go from depression to depression. Others are trying to fit in the flow and not make waves and get in the position where they give up trying. After you finish whatever education you go on to a workplace where managers perceive you as a threat if you have a positive attitude and are dedicated so most get "under the radar" trying to keep their job. After a couple of years you become indifferent, you do what you are told and reach retirement age without exploring your potential. How can you act like this when you have a manager that does everything he can to overwhelm you with tasks, to put pressure on you, to keep you at work as much as possible because you are "the best in what you do". And when it comes to rewards he is in the spotlight taking credit and you just a footnote. Reward, motivation, recognition, promotions are words that won't reach the footnote. On in all to get to that attitude in a healthy manner needs a healthy road starting from the birth. Otherwise is just faking. PS nobody noticed something? Mike lives alone. Normally he would have woken up, went to bathroom, after in kitchen he would have ate breakfast with his family and so on, taking them to school... But in this society the accurate image of a successful employee is this - a lonely person dedicated to its work in such a measure that all he does is wake up, wash, go to work, never leave work and his social life lacks parts or stagnates at least. And being social individuals you cannot have a positive attitude as a employee if you do not have a healthy balanced happy social and family life. Which most of the managers tend to forget when they ask you to work overtime and "put in the hours" most of the time literally blackmailing the employee with future promotions, raises or bonuses and career advancements and so on

[@andreiyevanov]

A lot depends on things at home & office. If we super charge ourselves in toxic environments, it eventually burns us down and we slowly slip into depressive & anxious.

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

I totally agree! And this isn't about fake enthusiasm, which can act do more harm in the long run.

[@andreiyevanov]

@@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces Thank you for reinforcing. I do understand that it is disciplined, (D) has to be cultivated (C) and carefully crafted (C2) psychology (P). My comment is for those who miss DCC2P. Beautiful message.

[@teresacello]

It's the overture to Bizet's opera Carmen. Great video.

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

I'm slow to the party, but thank you so much!

[@AO-us2ru]

The feeling of going back to work follows months of COVID lockdown!

[@PhilHunter2015]

I wanna be like Mike. Haha, wat a loveable character haha!

[@Robertcharlesduncan]

That is totally brilliant! Made me laugh all the way through...

[@marcusdgoodyear]

Mike, this is AWESOME! Thanks so much for making me smile on a sleepy Friday.

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Sorry to for slow response, you are welcome! So glad ii woke you up!

[@prof911sc]

The music is from the opera Carmen.

[@MaSaPrincess]

Lol I'm gonna do this today and pretend I'm excited to go to work. I hate being sad when I'm at work the time goes by slower

[@dazedconfuzed6]

Seems to me even pretending to be happier has a positive effect on moods in general, but pretending sometimes is even far fetched with work places now a days.

[@alanfietz]

the music is Les Toreadors from the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet.

[@justwatching2491]

Need a morning Power Nap after that!🤣

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

I definitely needed one after shooting it! :)

[@jennifertapner9863]

Being shown to us in Amsterdam at university regarding employee motivation!

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Wow that's great to hear!

[@sabineevelyn1981]

Hey Mike! I really enjoyed the video and even my 3 y old son started laughing and wanted to see it again and again!! It definitely is very motivating!

[@iamlmc1984]

I really needed to see this. Thank you

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Thank you!

[@SohomP]

awesome stuff!!! good message in a humorous way!!

[@rrrrkoop2776]

typical HVAC contractor: Loves Mondays because payroll is five days away. :)

[@whosdatgirl1]

Certainly made me smile x

[@sallywhite1012]

Loved this

[@Senseiryan]

I wonder how many people shared this video just because of how crazy Mike is?

[@huggywaggy6625]

LOveee IT.

[@kurity100]

I just loved the video, I think the same, attitude it is all we need to succeed and to be happy :) thank you!

[@louisbasso58]

Thanks

[@MichaelaSmith]

Funny, definitely made me smile, might try in my next coaching video or session. And tomorrow is Monday:-)

[@LegalVideoEtc]

This is great! I'm going to do this Monday!

[@humblefaith9]

Sooooo, I watch this video like five times...I don't know why this is soo funny to me lol. #worklifebalance

[@turbokitty222]

Thank you!

[@karahoge7197]

Awesome!

[@amandabarber5241]

Loved it!

[@Khats88]

Good vid... Like the enthu...

[@rafaelvergino6451]

I love this :) Great Motivation :)

[@marnakotze2668]

LOVE THIS :-)

[@GiselaBats]

omg wow!!!!

[@jansevcik6687]

Great

[@VernTheBunny]

Most important question from me: Is this Calgary? I'm getting mad deja vu. Where was it filmed? I must know! Great video, really funny, man.

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

Yes Calgary! Sorry for the slow response!

[@celic190]

Rick James "Cocaines a hell of a drug"

[@luieli08]

lol, thanks, nice video

[@mytymj7]

He has bipolar and he's having a manic day

[@huggywaggy6625]

I see why he is so happy. if i was going to an office desk of my own i would be that happy too. with this stupid economy grads these days can't even find a decent job.

[@elainedelgado5398]

Hi Mike. Just loved your vid. I was hoping to use it in my powerpooint pres i will be giving to my team later this month. However, the embed doesnt work for me and the copy paste of the vid (minus the "watch? and removal of = doesnt seam to work). Any ideas?

[@aneezashafiq3571]

haha good one

[@mannysantos40]

Wow i need some of that coffee

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

It's the turbo charged variety!

[@hugofavio]

debe ser padrote por eso esta feliz. jeje

[@hellreza]

is Martin Short you inspiration for your dance lol great video

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

People often ask me that! Definitely some Martin Short in there i Think!

[@hatstalker]

What is the music?

[@ConversationalReceptionist]

We love our work and jobs here at Conversational (ytlnk.co/1KOPG2C)...but we'd be lying if we said we came to work with THIS much enthusiasm and excitement. Especially on a Monday! Thanks for sharing Michael!

[@rustymason3860]

Mike, you are silly! Thank you for the wonderful advice, I will try it. Take out the Viagra comment, and I will show your video to my family and friends, too.

[@mrarky8958]

I can't tell if this is genuine, spiteful sarcasm or a genuine belief that you should act contrived about your job.

[@TheBryanmauro]

Viagara reference?

[@MichaelKerrInspiringWorkplaces]

This is an old video, the ads were popular at the time and lots of folks get a rise out of it.

[@brianrono6437]

can i use this video to show an example of how motivation works

[@rishabhbaloni5686]

This is what....I was searching off thankss

[@vinodpunjabi8643]

hahaha. this is a nice one too 10 ways - how to lose your job

[@PortafilterOperator]

Poor Mike He lost it

[@charlgrobbelaar6595]

The reference to VIAGRA is beyond me. Where does that fit in? Otherwise good clip.

[@ConversationalReceptionist]

Also, we've added this video to our Workplace and Office Humor playlist, which you can check out here: ytlnk.co/1lMCG7P

[@QuadSnowman]

Did poor old mikey forgot to take his medicine?

[@smi1eykylie]

Yes, I agree. I was going to send this to some of my clients...but I can't because of the Viagra comment. :(

[@kriza1997]

Humor at work

[@upendrabh82]

but mike only goes to his office but sheesh he doesnt work alright

[@lindanicholas7573]

would love to sent it out to my team but can't because of the Viagra reference. : (

[@jen.gilder]

Lol

[@tomjonesist]

said no one ever!!

[@gwarlow]

Does Michael have a government job?

[@larissainaction]

haha

[@brianrono6437]

is this employee motivation or good attitude