Malcolm Kushner
JD, AFHC
WI, USMalcolm Kushner, "America' Favorite Humor Consultant," is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication and a popular speaker at Corporate and Association meetings. Since 1982, he has trained thousands of managers, executives and professionals how to gain a competitive edge with humor. His clients include IBM, Bank of America, Aetna, HP, American Bar Association, American Medical Association and American Society of Association Executives.
Kushner is the author of The Light Touch: How to Use Humor for Business Success (Simon & Schuster), Public Speaking For Dummies (Wiley Books) and Presentations For Dummies (Wiley Books) which has sold over 100,000 copies. He is also a co-creator of the humor exhibit that appeared at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Kushner holds an M.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California. and a J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He has served as a staff attorney for the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and practiced law with a major San Francisco firm. Kushner has also taught communication classes at the University of Southern California.
Frequently interviewed by the media, he has been profiled in Time Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post and numerous other publications. His television and radio appearances include CNN, National Public Radio, CNBC, "Voice of America" and "The Larry King Show." The Wall Street Journal has called him “irrepressible.” And his annual “Cost of Laughing Index” appears in print and electronic media around the world.
Malcolm Kushner, "America' Favorite Humor Consultant," is an internationally acclaimed expert on humor and communication and a popular speaker at Corporate and Association meetings. Since 1982, he has trained thousands of managers, executives and professionals how to gain a competitive edge with humor. His clients include IBM, Bank of America, Aetna, HP, American Bar Association, American Medical Association and American Society of Association Executives.
Kushner is the author of The Light Touch: How to Use Humor for Business Success (Simon & Schuster), Public Speaking For Dummies (Wiley Books) and Presentations For Dummies (Wiley Books) which has sold over 100,000 copies. He is also a co-creator of the humor exhibit that appeared at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
Kushner holds an M.A. in Communication from the University of Southern California. and a J.D. from the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He has served as a staff attorney for the California Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, and practiced law with a major San Francisco firm. Kushner has also taught communication classes at the University of Southern California.
Frequently interviewed by the media, he has been profiled in Time Magazine, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post and numerous other publications. His television and radio appearances include CNN, National Public Radio, CNBC, "Voice of America" and "The Larry King Show." The Wall Street Journal has called him “irrepressible.” And his annual “Cost of Laughing Index” appears in print and electronic media around the world.
Leading With Laughter: How U.S. Presidents Use Humor to Relate, Motivate and Communicate
Humor is a powerful leadership tool. It can command attention, create rapport and make ideas more memorable. It can also relieve tension, defuse conflict and motivate people – if it’s used appropriately.
In this program, you will learn simple, proven humor techniques to become a more effective leader – even if you can’t tell a joke. Malcolm and eight former U.S. presidents will show you how.
- Watch Ronald Reagan defuse a tough question with humor.
- Hear...
Jest For Success: Using Humor As A Communication Tool
Anyone can learn to use humor effectively. You don't have to be "naturally funny." Or know how to tell jokes. The secret lies in understanding the difference between "being funny" and communicating a "sense of humor."
In an entertaining and informative program, Malcolm Kushner explains how to:
- Use humor to relieve awkward situations
- Develop personal anecdotes that make a point
- Use simple types of humor that don't require comic...
Public Speaking For Dummies
Public speaking is one of the most important skills for succeeding in
today’s competitive world. In our “Information Age,” getting your ideas
across with conviction and credibility is absolutely essential. It can
make the difference between success and failure – on the job, at home
and in life.
Whether you’re dealing with one person or one thousand, you need to
have impact....
