Scott Christopher
Scott offers a presenting style that is upbeat, witty, and unforgettable
Topic Categories:
- Humorist and best selling author of The Levity Effect: Why It Pays to Lighten Up and others
- Longtime film and TV actor (Granite Flats, Everwood, Disney Channel)
- Kennedy Center winner of the US’s top college actor award, 1991
- Masters in HR Management (UCONN) and SHRM Top-Rated Speaker
- Former radio and television host, stand up comedian and emcee
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Scott Christopher is co-author of the best selling book “The Levity Effect: Why It Pays to Lighten Up” and author of the pretty good selling “People People.” As the former director of the Carrot Culture, Scott was also a contributing author of the very good selling “A Carrot A Day” and “The Daily Carrot Principle.”
Keynote Speaker
The main focus of his laugh-a-minute lectures is sharing how levity, humor and becoming more of a ‘people person’ can help you excel in business and at home. Scott practices what he preaches by presenting meaningful data, research, case studies and stories in a relaxed, interactive, hilarious environment.
What makes him so good?
In addition to having a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management (UConn) and almost criminally genius thought leadership in lightening up a work culture, Scott has been an actor, comedian, TV host and emcee for, well, let’s just say a long time and leave it there. It’s that perfect blend of substance AND style that make his presentations unforgettable. The guy’s done his homework. He knows what he’s talking about AND he keeps audiences awake and engaged.
Humorist and corporate culture expert Scott Christopher debunks the myth that levity is somehow a frivolous non-issue and detrimental to an organization’s success. In a lively and hilarious speech, Christopher establishes the case for levity leadership using:
- data from the Great Place to Work Institute’s million person study establishing the connection between “fun at work” and “best places”
- statistics from various surveys and research supporting the importance of having a sense of humor
- case studies and stories from KPMG, Boeing, Microsoft, Virgin, Southwest Airlines and many other organizations where levity has moved the needle
- proven tips, tools, and ideas on how to lighten up a workplace NOW
This presentation is a high level look at all aspects of the levity effect, including:
- the business relevance of humor and fun
- energizing fun at work
- building trust
- creating dynamic presentations
- holding more effective meetings
- enhancing creativity
- levity for home and life
Simple but powerful employee recognition that aligns with business strategies and pushes performance. Scott Christopher discusses why the carrot principle always applies in the workplace, regardless of our economic situation and gives us a few examples of fun ways that employers can recognize employees for their hard work.
In an increasingly competitive business climate, People People provide more tangible value to a company than ever before.
Why?
As constantly-improving technology dehumanizes relationships and communications–allowing ‘users’ to hide behind their e-personas–People People lift their organizations above the competition by refusing to lose touch with humanity.
They prefer a phone call over text.
A face-to-face chat over an email.
A handshake over a ‘poke’ or ‘nudge.’
Most of today’s ‘best’ companies rely heavily on the human touch to help differentiate their market brand, their public image and their employee culture.
In People People best-selling author and speaker Scott Christopher (The Levity Effect) explains the four fundamental attributes (C.A.R.E.™) of People People, how to become a true Type III People Person, why ‘People First’ organizations excel, and how to do it.
Sharing a mix of business cases, research data and compelling stories, Scott builds a convincing case that winning organizations are flush with People People and that ‘nice guys’ really do finish first: People People are healthier, wealthier, happier and live longer than their less-caring cohorts. The simple truth is that being a People Person is less about being good WITH people, as being good TO people.
In this wise & witty new keynote and book (Fall 2017), author and culture consultant Scott Christopher shares the SEVEN UPs that everyone—leaders and staff–should master to happily ‘manage at work.’ From dealing with change (Suck It UP) and employee recognition (Give It UP) to handling generational (Grow UP) and morale (Cheer UP) issues, Scott shares the funDUHmentals of felicity for managing at work or just managing at work.
In this wise and witty keynote, culture consultant and humorist Scott Christopher shares seven UPs that anyone can master to happily manage at work and home. Scott provides easy-to-understand fundamentals and easy-to-implement tips for finding happiness (and staying happy!) in both the workplace and your everyday life.
- Ever have trouble connecting with those of “another generation”? Loosen UP!
- Grateful to others who’ve helped you out time after time? Give it UP!
- Does it feel like everyone else is just plain happier than you? Cheer UP!
Easy-to-digest tips on how to be happy in your life—both at home and at work.
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