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Research shows humor boosts creativity, improves communication effectiveness, and increases morale and attitude. It improves health and increases camaraderie. Want to create an atmosphere where engagement and energy abound, let Dr. Mike Cundall help you. Dr. Mike merges academic depth with practical warmth using humor as both a subject of study and a tool for better living. Reach out to Dr. Mike to chat about how he can help you and your organization.
Updates!
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I've four new books coming in summer/fall 2025. Check out my Books Page.
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Have a look at my TEDx.​​
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My interview on an NPR affiliate about my first book.​​
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Check out my Substack. ​​
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My recent podcast appearances Tromedy & Gut + Science


​Mike Cundall is an author, public speaker and philosophy professor with published research on the positive impact of humor in our lives. He has given talks on improving resilience, defeating procrastination, and how to become more effective and engaged. He has also delivered keynote speeches for the US Army on leadership and the power of memes in our work and personal lives.

Why We Need to Improve Work
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77% of "reasons" for a person to leave a job are preventable
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80% of the workforce is looking for a new job
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Turnover costs range from 15-33% of annual salary
​Mike Cundall presents programming, training, and approaches that will:
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Use humor to reduce stress by nearly 40%
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Increase productivity by nearly 200%
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Improve overall health
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Boost resilience and battle burnout
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Have more fun and enjoy work
Benefits of Humor In the Workplace
Trusted By










"Mike did a superb job communicating both in concept and anecdote the way to engage professionally using humor. [He] helped me consider how I can better connect with people in challenging settings particularly in the use of humor."
Kevin Hallquist
VP, PMI Triad NC Chapter​
"During the contentious 2016 election, Mike came in and taught a class on using humor in politics which was well-received. In these days of coarse civil discourse, hopefully, his focus on elevating debate will help future candidates do better than what we have experienced in recent memory."
Frank Hill
Founder, Institute for Public Trust
Podcasts, Talks, & News
Upcoming Talks
10/25: The Restorative Power of Laughter @ The Wellbeing Think Tank
Past Events
8/25: Humor & Medical Care @ Lutheran General Hospital
10/24: Lead w/ Levity Podcast--Using Humor Effectively at Work
9/24: Top of Mind Podcast discussing offensive humor
5/24: Tromedy Podcast discussing humor and well-being.
12/23: My TEDx Talk is up on YouTube. Check it out!
10/23: Humorous Meetings: Smith Leonard Continuing Professional Education Day
3/23: Leadership & Humor Podcast Gut+Science
4/23: Humor in the Classroom: Effectively Using Humor to Increase Learning
2/23: Engagement, Humor, and the Workspace @ NC AHEC
11/22: Effective Uses of Humor in Marketing @ Launch Greensboro
10/22: Interview on WFDD on my book "The Humor Hack."
​5/22: "The Humor Hack" published May 2022 Wipf & Stock Publishers
3/22: Increasing Creativity @ Fiber Coworking Space
6/21: Overcoming Procrastination
9/19: Humor, Health, and Wellness: AHEC
3/18: Humor & Leadership US Army Raleigh Recruiting Battalion