The Global Leadership Podcast

Ep 135: Moving From Getting to Giving With Comedian Michael Jr.

Mar 5, 2024

Comedian Michael Jr. discusses his journey from seeking laughter to giving the gift of laughter, including his work with marginalized communities and his tour on marriage. He emphasizes the importance of listening and connection in comedy, faith, and finding purpose. The podcast explores leadership lessons, the power of giving, and making meaningful connections through comedy.

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Quick takeaways

Shifting focus from receiving to giving in comedy can create a positive impact on both the comedian and the audience.

Understanding others' perspectives and being present in interactions is crucial for effective leadership and connection.

Deep dives

Using Laughter to Give

Michael Jr. emphasizes the shift from trying to get laughs to trying to give them, highlighting the power of leveraging comedy to provide laughter and joy to others. This approach reduces stress and focuses on giving rather than receiving, creating a positive impact on both the comedian and the audience.

Introduction

2min

Discovering Humor at a Young Age and Comedy Beginnings

5min

Bringing Laughter to Marginalized Communities

25min

Comedy, Meaningful Conversations, and Faith: A Shift Towards Giving

6min

Exploring Purpose, Legacy, and Bridging Gaps

2min

Comedian's Perspective on Leadership and Giving

3min

Comedian and author Michael Jr. talks with Global Leadership Podcast team member Jason Jaggard about how moving from an attitude of “what can I get from an audience” to “what can I give to an audience” changed everything for him.

IN THIS EPISODE:

- When did Michael Jr. realize he was funny?

- How did “Funny For the Forgotten” get started?

- How did he get started in his CAREER in comedy?

- What kept Michael Jr. going when things were really challenging?

- How did he come to faith?

- How did his tour with his wife come about and what do they hope to accomplish?

- What’s next for Michael Jr.?

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STANDOUTS AND TAKEAWAYS

- Everything changes when you make the shift from asking, “what can I GET from people” to, “what can I GIVE to people.”

- When you have a gift, your job is solely to present the gift. You cannot control with how the gift is received.

- As a leader, your job is to “listen in between the gaps” so you can really know where people are at.

- Whatever you’re doing, you need to get your reps in.

- If you quit something, you are practicing quitting.

- The only reason you do anything in life is to either avoid pain or to gain pleasure.

- Without conflict there’s no revelation.

- Comedy is NOT the destination; it’s only the vehicle; there’s a bigger purpose.

- If you make a wrong turn, God doesn’t abandon you and where you’re supposed to go. He just recalculates. It may take you longer to get there, but there are still directions to follow.

LINKS MENTIONED

- Website: Michael Jr.’s Website

- Website: Funny How Marriage Works

- Book: Funny How Life Works

- Website: Selfie Dad

- Website: Funny for the Forgotten

- Added Value: George Wallace

- Podcast: Funny How Life Works

- Website: Jason Jaggard on LinkedIn

- Website: Novus Global

- Website: Meta Performance Institute

- Website: Global Leadership Network