Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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,

in-service talks, newsletters etc.

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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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

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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Saturday, December 01, 2012

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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Saturday, November 10, 2012

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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Thursday, November 08, 2012

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.
For much more on The Art of Storytelling check out Mike's 60 minute audio CD here
http://motivationalplus.com/cgi/a/t.cgi?storytelling



















Sunday, September 30, 2012

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.

Friday, September 28, 2012

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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Saturday, September 22, 2012

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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Saturday, September 15, 2012

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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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Why You Should Never Allow Yourself to Be Verbally Abused

I was reading an article awhile ago that really startled me.  I always knew that verbal bullying was harmful to our health and well being but I never knew just how harmful it was.

The article was based on a British study that found that being verbally abused in your workplace by toxic bosses and/or supervisors for a period of ten years, had the same harmful effect on your immune system as smoking three packages of cigarettes a day for the same period of time. WOW!!

It certainly is a given...WE MUST Learn the Art of Verbal Self Defence.

If you're being verbally abused by family, friends or co-workers or you know someone who is Visit Here

Friday, August 03, 2012

New Cartoon on Intense Competition




Mike Moore: Have mouth, will travel.

This cartoon was inspired by my son while we were involved in a spirited game at the cottage this summer.



Thursday, June 28, 2012

High Speed Cartooning for Presenters

Hi to All. I have just created and posted online my latest e-book called " High Speed Cartooning For Presenters"  Whenever I speak I draw cartoons to illustrate my points.

People love to watch me draw quickly and have commented many times on how they would love to be able to draw cartoons at a fast speed. So I thought I would share the secrets of High Speed Cartooning for all interested.

For all the teachers out there... being able to draw cartoons fascinates your students and certainly gets and keeps their attention. I can't count how many times I have been invited to teach cartooning to young people.  They love it.

If you're interested in learning the art of high speed cartooning click on this link
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Monday, April 30, 2012

“ 8 Effective Ways To Be Humorous and Entertaining”

“ 8 Effective Ways To Be Humorous and Entertaining”

“Everyone wants to be able to make people laugh and it really isn’t that difficult .” says international speaker/humorist Mike Moore. “ All you need to do is learn a few skills and you’re on your way.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) - Feb 18, 2010 -
Moore speaks throughout Canada and the USA on Humor and Human Health and Relationships and is a strong believer in the social and health benefits of humor and laughter.

According to Moore, laughter is social glue because it bonds people to one another  and social lubricant because it reduces conflict in human relationships.

“ Moore believes that people who can make others laugh have a lot of friends and a full social calendar. And the best part is that a sense of humor and the ability to make people laugh can be learned..”

Moore, The author of  “ How to Be Humorous and Entertaining in Any Situation,” offers these tips:

1.  Become a humor hound. Start looking for the comedy in the chaos around you.

2.  Carry a notebook and pen with you at all times and record every funny thing you see and hear.

3.  Collect humorous one-liners and inject them into your conversations.

4.  Learn to laugh at yourself and share your foibles with others.  “ If you can laugh at yourself you will be perpetually amused..”  “ If you can’t laugh at yourself you leave the job to someone else.”

5.  Learn to tell a great story. Keep them short and sweet.  Use a sound recorder to polish your storytelling skills.

6.  Start hanging out with humorous, happy people and learn from them.

7.  Watch funny movies and sitcoms, read funny books and collect cartoons.

8.  Saturate your life with positive humor and laughter.

“ They deserve paradise who can make another laugh.” ( proverb)

Moore believes that people become what they think about so to become humorous and entertaining think humorous thoughts and be willing to share them with others at every opportunity.
For more information about his 12 week humor course visit
http://motivationalplus.com/cgi/a/t.cgi?funny15

Mike Moore- Have Mouth-Will Travel


Toxic Bosses

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.

*  directs 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 posses some of them they can make your life miserable and be hazardous to your health.

A British study showed that working for a toxic supervisior/boss for ten years had the same impact on your health as smoking two packs of cigarettes for the same period of time.  Defend yourself against toxic people


Mike Moore is an international speaker of  Humor and Stress, Humor in the Workplace and Maximizing Staff Potential Using Humor and Recognition.  He is the author of Light Up With Laughter, Humor in the Workplace and Stretched to the Limit ( Managing Workplace Stress)  Visit My Website




Thursday, April 26, 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Religion Cartoon: The first question I have for God on meeting

I have always been curious about this especially each summer when camping.  All day long I enjoy the wonder and beauty of nature....THEN DUSK FALLS and all hell breaks loose.



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Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Thursday, January 19, 2012

My Happy Teacher blog has been nominated for this award.

This was quite a pleasant surprise. If you'd like to vote on Jan. 21 just click on the image below. Thanks. Mike



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Saturday, January 14, 2012

The #1 Quality a Woman Looks For in a Man

The # 1 quality a woman looks for in a man is a sense of humor.  I  have asked women in my audiences if they agreed with this and they unanimously said YES.  The question they say they all ask themselves is " Does he make me laugh?" If their answer is yes then they are more inclined to proceed with the relationship. Interesting!!! Men, want to improve your sense of humor?  Visit Here

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Friday, December 09, 2011

For Husbands Everywhere

The Road Less Traveled

My Marriage has unraveled
Because of Robert Frost.
When I take the road less traveled
My wife insists I'm lost.
                             Bob McKenty

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Monday, November 28, 2011

New Anti-bullying Cartoon

It is our collective and individual responsibility to care about the wellness and safety of every child. Mike Moore  Read More     

Monday, November 21, 2011

A Thanksgiving Story To Remember


I found this story on Speaker Bob Prentice's Mr Attitude Site

 
 

The Hand
Author Unknown

A Thanksgiving Day editorial in the newspaper told of a school teacher who asked her class of first-graders to draw a picture of something they were thankful for. She thought of how little these children from poor neighborhoods actually had to be thankful for. But she knew that most of them would draw pictures of turkeys or tables with food. 

The teacher was taken aback with the picture Douglas handed in a simple childishly drawn hand.
But whose hand? The class was captivated by the abstract image. 
"I think it must be the hand of God that brings us food," said one child. 
"A farmer," said another, "because he grows the turkeys." 

Finally when the others were at work, the teacher bent over Douglas' desk and asked whose hand it was. 
"It's your hand, Teacher," he mumbled.
She recalled that frequently at recess she had taken Douglas, a scrubby forlorn child, by the hand. She often did that with the children. But it meant so much to Douglas. 

Perhaps from this story, we can learn that one of the most important things that you and I can give someone is a hand that reaches out to them in love.

Click here  for more on stories and storytelling Stories Touch Our Lives

Monday, November 07, 2011

Shattered Self Esteem

When I was in my late teens something happened that shook me to my roots and yet started me on a journey to fulfillment that has resulted in me being the confident, person /motivational speaker I am today.


Let me tell you the story…I was 17 years old, 6’3” tall and weighed 129 pounds of rippling, power packed muscle. I really did look like a broomstick with glasses.

I was standing in front of a full length mirror combing my hair when my aunt, who was visiting from out of town, walked in front of me. She looked at me and said,” You know Mike it’s a damn good thing God gave you personality because he sure didn’t give you looks.” She laughed and moved on past me.

I just stood there in shock and disbelief not knowing what to say.

If you were standing in my place and heard these words directed at you how would you have felt?

I didn’t realize the long term impact her words would have on me during the coming years and how I would struggle to heal and grow beyond their bite.

For many years after I was married whenever my wife and I were dressed to go out on the town she would look at me with admiration and say, “Mike, do you ever look handsome.”

For a long time my response would be, “ Carol, I’m clean and I smell good but don’t get carried away.”

The lesson I learned from this is clear: We don’t always know how our words affect others. Once they leave our mouth it’s impossible to get them back and their negative, destructive impact can remain for years.

Because of this hurtful event I became committed to monitoring my mouth to make certain I didn’t hurt others in the name of trying to be funny. Being human, I sometimes fail but when I do I immediately say I’m sorry and get back on track.

I ask you …can you relate to this story? Has something like this ever happened to you? How did you handle it and how did you overcome the negative impact on your life?


This is just one of the stories from Embracing the Mystery ( Living the Life You Want)

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Saturday, November 05, 2011

A review of my popular book Embracing the Mystery ( now on Kindle)

This type of review makes an author feel fantastic. Thought I would share it with you. Mike

This is a little jewel of a book, which contains a wealth of inspiration for living a happier, healthier, more fulfilling life. Moore provides tips for reducing stress, improving self-esteem, banishing fear, nurturing patience, and more. But more than that, he help us get back in touch with the sense of joy and wonder that so often gets buried under the busyness of daily life. The author is also a cartoonist and his casual writing style is enhanced by a generous dose of appropriate cartoons, which never fail to bring a smile to my lips, no matter how glum I'm feeling. This is one of those books to which I return whenever I feel like I need help becoming a better person.

Check it out here.
   

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Six Humorous Motivating Oneliners

Optimism is a lot like electricity... nothing much happens without it.

Doctor  to family of deceased patient: " He failed to achieve his wellness potential."

Willie Nelson's concept of leadership: Find a group heading in your direction and jump out in front of it.

" If it weren't for laughter we'd be a lot sicker than we are." Victor Borge

Men love women because they're wonderful. Women love men because chocolate can't  mow the lawn.

Why is it that health club commercials never show people who look as if they need to be there?

For 101  Humorous Oneliners like thoses above Click Here