Candy distribution tips for Halloween 2013
I have a few questions for every kid who rang my doorbell this past Halloween: Do you have any idea how to trick or treat? Do you even know what you’re supposed to do when I answer the bell? WHY…
Greg Schwem
Greg Schwem is a corporate comedian and keynote speaker who the Chicago Tribune calls "the king of the hill in corporate comedy." After graduating from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism and working as an NBC reporter, Greg switched careers in 1989 to bring clean, intelligent humor to the business world.Today, he performs for Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including Microsoft, McDonald's, AT&T, and Oracle. Greg customizes every performance by researching company culture and industry challenges, earning him the HuffPost title of "your boss's favorite comedian."He's also a nationally syndicated Chicago Tribune humor columnist, three-time bestselling author, and Telly Award-winning host of the travel series A Comedian Crashes Your Pad. His latest book, Turning Gut Punches into Punch Lines, shares how he used humor to navigate divorce and cancer.Greg's philosophy is simple: laughter isn't just entertainment, it's an essential tool for building resilience and handling life's challenges, both in and out of the workplace.
An ‘F’ is a very “Nobel” grade
My daughter burst through the front door, dropped her backpack, grabbed a handful of potato chips and flopped on the couch. A typical after-school entrance. I tepidly approached. “Any homework tonight?” “Mmmmm.” A typical after-school response. “Are you still carrying…
Beware the revolving candy dish
It is 8 inches high, 18 inches around, made of crystal, and, in my house, as dangerous as a loaded gun. It appears each year in mid-October and does not vanish until after Easter. It occupies the space between my…
The puck stops here: How to convert your wife to golf
I have a message for National Hockey League owners and players who are currently locked in yet another tussle that threatens to wipe out the entire season: Take all the time you need. The longer the strike, the more…
Thou shalt not overlike on Facebook
I have always taught my children to look for the good qualities in everybody. Be nice to people, I say. It’s okay to have lots of friends, I add. If you want others to like you, you need to like…
Coping with the ravages of SNOT
I dialed the number with my free hand. Unfortunately, the call didn’t kick to voicemail. “Hello?” “Hello, boss. It’s Greg Schwem. I can’t come in to work today.” “What’s the problem this time, Schwem?” “I have SNOT.” “We have Kleenex…
One husband’s plan to cut grocery bills in half
Neither Mitt Romney nor President Obama have embraced corporate comedian Greg Schwem's plan to save on grocery bills.
Life isn’t fair when the ball goes foul
Ever caught a foul ball and been turned into a villain because of it? Corporate stand-up comedian Greg Schwem knows the feeling
Parents: Have your kids had the photo talk?
In an age of Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr and other photo sharing sites, corporate stand-up comedian and syndicated humor columnist Greg Schwem decides to have a "Photo Talk" with his daughters.
For all school needs, visit the third house on the left
The first of many knocks occurred last week. I opened the door to see a neighborhood boy wearing a high school football jersey. “Mr. Schwem, would you like to buy a coupon book to support the Indians? They’re only $20.” I…