Laughing Matters
Welcome to Peppercomm's Laughing Matters! A podcast that explores how great minds from the world of business, journalism and beyond are using the incredible power of humor to boost morale, engagement and productivity. Hosted by CEO Steve Cody and Senior Vice President Paul Merchan.
Laughing Matters
Episode 45: How the “Funniest Person in Rochester” Brings Levity Back to Business: David Mammano
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Episode 45
Entrepreneur, author, professor, podcaster and business humorist David Mammano joins Paul Merchan and Steve Cody on this episode of Laughing Matters to explore why humor and wit can take business culture to the next level. From winning comedy contests in college to advising business leaders on culture, David shares why there is inherent wisdom in bringing fun back to the workplace - and why having dance moves like Seinfeld’s Elaine didn’t stop him. Tune in to hear David talk about:
- Why AI can never replace humor, experience and wit
- His affinity for humorous insurance company campaigns
- A story from his best-selling book about a 20-something business owner who had every one of his employees reapply for their positions
- An embarrassing personal story that proves it’s important not to skip human anatomy class