Cartoon: Why Single Men Should Adopt a Pet.

Hope you enjoy this one.
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Cartoon On Questions That Drive People Nuts

Have you ever noticed that there is one form of question that really threatens the heck out of people?
If you ever want to gain the upper hand just ask this question quietly and calmly and sit back and listen and observe.

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Cartoon...Will I Ever Learn?

This was inspired by my wife's response to a similar question. Will I ever learn?

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Do This if You Have Ever Considered a Pro Speaking Career

I have put together a  Series of 121 Tips based on frequent requests I receive for info on how to get started in the profitable business of public speaking.

If your are interested or curious why not take a look.

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Cartoon: The Real Value of a Keychain

" We begin to change things when we begin to see the humour in them."

 

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High Speed Cartooning For Speakers and Teachers

Ever since I discovered the importance of cartoons as a young teacher I have been committed to their use.  My students were so taken with my ability to draw well and quickly that they wanted me to teach them the art. This I did eagerly.

I drew this in seconds.

 

Now, many years later, I still use my high speed drawings in every presentation I deliver. If you are a teacher or speaker/ trainer and would like to learn the art of high speed cartooning just drop over here and pick up your FREE Mini Course.

FREE Copy of " 45 Ways To Supercharge Customer Service"

 



Hi. We all have experienced POOR Customer Service. It seems to be everywhere these days.
With this in mind I wrote a special report on how to improve it and would like to give you all a FREE copy. To access the download VISIT HERE

If you find it helpful do let me know.

121 Tips to Get You Started As A Well Paid Motivational Speaker

No matter where I go someone always says, "I wish I could do what you do."

So I put together 121 fantastic tips to show people just like you  how to become a well paid  speaker.

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The Mediterranean At Sunset

This was taken this past May on our 12 day Greek Island cruise.
Embrace the Mystery

Two Examples of The Sky Being Food For The Soul

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Photos of our fish

 

 

Many have asked for photos of the actual fish. Here is the result of our first day.

Let's Go Fishing

 

 

Just returned from a fishing trip in Ontario Canada's north country. Borden Lake near Chapleau.

 

The fishing was fantastic and the solitude and silence refreshing.

How to Identify and Cope With a Toxic Boss

Characteristics of Toxic Bosses

Toxic Bosses ....

* come across as charming but are cold, cunning and manipulative.

* constantly use the terms “ My people”, “My department” instead of “our”

* take credit rather than give credit for work well done by others.

* direct the focus of all conversation to themselves. They are “ME DEEP” in conversation.

* put others down in an attempt to make themselves look good.

* bend the truth to make themselves appear competent and in control.

* value no one’s sense of humor but their own.

* are competitive and will crush you if you get in their way.
* regret very little about their actions and attitudes.

* will hang you out to dry without a second thought.

* don’t get headaches, they give headaches.

* have an office support system of people who are afraid of them and they use this system to enhance and promote their career and self interest.

* are toxic because it works for them and they get away with it.

* look upon office conflict as a positive thing they can use to their advantage. ( divide and conquer)

* are insensitive to the feelings, needs and well being of others.


Not all toxic bosses possess all of these characteristics but even if they possess some of them they can make your life miserable and be hazardous to your health.

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A Short, Funny Story Starring Sherlock Holmes

I love this story...

Sherlock Holmes and Watson went hiking in the mountains for a few days. After a long tiring day they stopped to bed down for the night.

As they lay in the darkness staring at a star studded sky Holmes asked Watson what he could deduce from looking at such a beautiful sky.
...
After 15 minutes of sharing his deductions with his detective partner Holmes asked him if that was all he could deduce.

Slightly irritated Watson replied," I just spent 15 minutes covering all possible deductions. What can you possibly you add to my list?

To which Sherlock Holmes replied, " SOMEONE STOLE OUR TENT."

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Staggering Statistics on Stress

I was just reading an article related to one of my most frequently requested speech topics, "Managing Stress with Humour and Attitude." These stats caused me to sit up and take notice...
1. 240 million Americans manifest symptoms of stress.
2. 40 million experience sleep problems.
3.121 million live with some form of depression

 

I wonder how Canada shapes up.

 

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Our Need for Listening Points

We all need listening points on the planet where we can feel and respond to the rhythms of the Universe as they touch our lives in so many ways. This is one of mine...Point Pelee Ontario Canada at Sunset. We will be heading there soon for our annual 2 week stay.

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FREE REPORT: The Healing Power of Laughter

I would like to give you a copy of my popular report "The Healing Power of Laughter" (How to Improve your life and relationships with laughter)

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Have a fun day.   Mike

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New Cartoon: Computer Jargon

Hi to All.   I now have a best selling book " The Art Of Verbal Self Defence" . It outsells all my other books  by far.  Take a look here

 

 

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New Cartoon: Two goldfish

We just arrived home after a two week Greek Island cruise. Had a super time. Now it's back to work.

 

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Customer Service...MY FOOT!!

Just yesterday I was being waited on by a sales clerk at one of the  local mall stores.
While she was serving me the phone rang and she immediately left me standing there while she rushed to answer it.
I stood there with my finger in my ear while she spent at least 5 minutes answering the questions of the person on the line.

When she finally got off the phone she said," I'm sorry." as if that would excuse her insensitivity to a present , paying customer.

I couldn't leave it alone as this has long been a pet peeve of mine. It happens all the time. A phone call takes priority over a present customer.

I very firmly told her that I refuse to accept her apology and proceeded to give her a lesson on customer service ending with my strong belief in the importance of a present, paying  customer over someone miles away who is in no position to purchase anything.

I left the store without making a purchase and,hopefully,with my lesson ringing in her ear.

All she would have had to do is say. " I'm sorry, I'm with a customer right now. Can I take your number and call you back or would you like me to put you on hold?" Simple, effective and fair.

Have you ever had such an experience and how did it make you feel?

New Cartoon: A Quality Every Leader Must Have...

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Cartoon: Is Laughter Really the Best Medicine??

This is from my popular book Embracing the Mystery

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New Cartoon: Believe in Angels?

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Now this guy knows how to feather his nest.

New Cartoon: Every Leader Will Find Interesting

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New Cartoon: Isn't Family Fantastic

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New Cartoon: On Electing a Pope

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New Cartoon: For Teachers and Parents

I'm sure every teacher and parent will empathize with the message in this cartoon.

 

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The Power of Positive.....

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I was re-reading the Power of Positive Thinking and this just popped into my head. Who says life isn't fun?

New Cartoon: If You Have a Difficult Teenager ...

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New Cartoon:Positive Attitiude in the Workplace

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Foor A FUN SPEAKER...Have Mouth...Will Travel

New Cartoon: American Idol????

 

 

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New Cartoon: Jesus and Social Media

Mike Moore: Have Mouth-Will Travel

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New Health Cartoon: First Things First

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New Cartoon: We Need One Another

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Cartoon on Exercise for Kids

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New Cartoon... No Bull!!

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New Cartoon:One of the Mysteries of Life

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New Cartoon: Doing What the Doctor Ordered

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New Cartoon for Grandmothers Everywhere

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New Cartoon: Men..Don't You Love Us?

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Inspired by the Newtown Murders

While pondering the tragic events in Newtown I was inspired to draw this. What in God's name are we doing to one another. It must stop.

New Cartoon: Never Judge the Day...

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New Skinhead Cartoon

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300 Original Cartoons for Your Use

I have put together a collection of 300 of my best cartoons to be used on bulletin boards, in memos,

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Each cartoon comes as an individual jpeg file ready for printing or insertion into any document.

You receive all the cartoons plus permission to use each one for only $19.97.

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In Serious Need of An Attitude Adjustment

I was speaking to 120 Human Resource people last week in a Southern ON city. The Director of HR for an international company introduced me and in her remarks said this about the task of HR people. " Your job is to mitigate the stupidity of others."

I couldn't believe my ears. I was to present on empowering employees, maximizing staff potential, the art of caring leadership, plus humour and positive attitude to create a culture of employment enjoyment and productivity.

In her one statement she told me she was out of touch and needed a serious attitude adjustment. If human behaviour is nothing more than attitude in action I can't help wondering how this woman relates to the people she leads. By the way she has 8 years before she retires.

My presentation was well received by 119 HR people.I really don't know how the Director felt about it. She probably wasn't even aware of the negativity of her opening remark.

 

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I Hear This All the Time From Young and Old

As a  former teacher I love the English language when it is spoken properly. I hear this far too frequently from young people and now even adults. I hope it never becomes accepted as proper English.


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A Fine Bit of Wisdom We Should Try to Live By

How to handle those people who delight in putting you down

How To Tame the Toxic Bullies in Your Life

How to tame the toxic bullies in your life. Effective tips, tools and techniques to stop verbal bullies in their tracks. You weren't created to be a doormat for every Tom, Dick and Harriet out there.
Content:
* how to stand 10' tall in every life situation and never be taken advantage of again by anyone.
* how to triple your confidence in every situation.
*  one simple phrase that will stop verbal abusers in their tracks.  (I give you the actual words to say)
*  how to say NO without fear, guilt. or apology.
*  how to overcome  your fear of not being liked if you assert yourself.
*  why people are toxic in the first place.
*  how to neutralize a verbal attack without saying ONE word.
*  how to handle someone who is sarcastic.
*  how to totally disarm your verbal abuser.
*  how to cope with a toxic boss firmly, respectfully and assertively and still keep your job.
*  how to ask for what you want without the "If that's OK with you" attitude.
* Simple and effective strategies to handle people who use toxic humor to make themselves look good by making you look bad.
* how to attract terrific people to your life.
* how to make decisions assertively without overpowering people.
* How to use humor and attitude to disarm the verbal abuser.
*  SEVEN Bully Types and how to handle each type

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7 Surefire Tips on Using Stories to Parent More Effectively. By Mike Moore

There are three things that all young people strongly dislike...
1. Being preached at
2. Being put down by others, especially parents and teachers.
3. Being yelled at
 
As parents we know how difficult it can be to refrain from doing all three. When we're angry things just come out and we regret them right after the deed is done. Thank God for the phrase "I'm sorry."  

We all seem to have a strong tendency to preach to our kids. And why shouldn't we? We were on the receiving end of preaching for a long time when we were young. Now it's our turn.  

The main reason why we should never preach to our children is this: It doesn't work. As much as we want them to listen and follow our words of wisdom and advice, they won't.  

Well friends I have found the secret to preaching without them considering it preaching. In fact they will actually enjoy it and it will do a lot to bond you to one another.   "What's the secret?" I hear you asking excitedly! It's quite simple. Storytelling.  

Ever since we were children we have had a hunger for stories. " Tell me a story Mommy." "Tell me a story Daddy." were words that came out of our mouths at least once a day.   Our love of stories doesn't stop when we leave childhood. I read recently that adults listen to over 60,000 stories a year. This doesn't seem unreasonable when you consider that every conversation, every newspaper and newscast involves the telling of and listening to stories. Every time we ask someone what they've been up to or how things are going we are requesting a story.    

Here are 7 surefire tips on using stories to parent more effectively.  
1. Don't begin a story with " Once Upon a time . . . " unless you're dealing with very young children.  

2. Become aware of stories with a message while you read , listen and view the media.  

3. When you find a story you can use jot the story line down in few words.  

4. Practice telling the story in your own words. Feel free to embellish the story to suit your situation.  

5. When you tell the story let it speak to the listener.  

6. You can ask a question related to the story when you're finished but don't try to condition their response. Just listen.  

7. Keep your stories short and crisp. Don't get bogged down in detail.


Start by identifying the values and ideals your family cherishes and affirms and then start looking for stories.
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Symptoms of Humor Deprivation

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The Secrets to Fearless Public Speaking Revealed

The #1 FEAR people have is the fear of standing up in public and speaking.

If you visit this link there is an article there that tells you why it is vital for you to become a skilled, articulate public speaker.  Take a look.

The Last Toilet on Earth... NASA

This is what the astronauts have called " The Last Toilet on Earth" It is located on top of the launching pad at the Kennedy Space Center. When they leave this little room they enter the space vehicle for blast-off. Taken on my recent speaking trip to the staff of NASA.

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The Beauty of Nature and Stress Relief

If this doesn't reduce your anxiety nothing will.

The Art of Taking One Minute Vacations

I believe that the beauty  surrounding us every day can offer an effective way to manage our ever increasing stress....if we have eyes to see.

Here is a photo taken in Ontario's North near the town of Chapleau. I was just sitting by the shore of Borden Lake in late evening when I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calmness.

Even now I revisit this scene in my memory to recapture the peace and serenity I felt on that late summer evening.

Did the photo touch you?   

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For Those Who are Stressed Out...Big Time

No doubt about it...we are living in a stressed out world, an age of rage. We need to slow down and cultivate peace of mind. But How???  Here's how I do it. This photo was taken in late afternoon at my cousin's cottage in Northern Ontario Canada.

I was just sitting quietly beside the lake when I was struck by an awesome feeling of peace.  Now even though I am no longer there I can rely on memory to bring back to me the peace of that late summer afternoon. I immediately take a one minute vacation and recapture the Borden Lake moment of stillness and solitude.

Where do you take your one minute vacations?

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New Cartoon: What Happened to the Learning Channel?

I used to love the Learning Channel but now........

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