Experience Dr. Roman Szeliga at the 4th South Tyrolean Knowledge Forum.

Experience inspiring speakers and gain valuable insights for your company. In total, seven speakers will present their expert knowledge informatively, excitingly, and entertainingly - you will meet the best speakers, trainers, entrepreneurs, and entertainers and enjoy competent knowledge transfer at the educational event of the year. 1. **Dr. Szeliga, you are a business trainer, moderator, and Austria's probably funniest doctor. Is it true that laughter is really the best medicine?** *As a doctor, I can clearly say: Yes! Laughter is healthy - it lowers stress hormones, accelerates breathing, lowers blood pressure, releases endorphins - happiness hormones - and helps to perceive pain less intensely. It prevents depression and is a legal doping for the soul. People who laugh a lot and approach life with a positive attitude live an average of 7 years longer! No one has ever had a heart attack from laughing, and no one has ever died from joy.* 2. **Are people born humorous or is it something that can be developed?** *Some may have a talent for being funny. However, you can also learn not to take yourself too seriously because humor has a lot to do with one's attitude towards oneself and others. The key question is: Can I laugh at myself? That is the first step in the right direction. Because the secret of humor lies in one's own composure. We come across as relaxed only when we are not constantly afraid of failing or being rejected. One should not try to desperately please others and tell jokes. That is not what we perceive as "humorous" and rarely leads to success.* 3. **Should there be more laughter in the office?** *Definitely! Currently, seriousness, hierarchical distance, emotional self-control, status thinking, and striving for success seem to be incompatible with lightness, displayed joy, and cheerfulness. Humorous people are more committed, efficient, flexible in thinking and acting, and open to change. According to studies, up to 10 times more innovative ideas are generated in humorous work environments!* 4. **Do you believe humor is a success factor? Will I get ahead in life if I am funny?** *Yes, definitely. Humorous people are more motivated and significantly more resilient in crises and stressful situations compared to "humorless" colleagues. Good mood thus means good performance. When employees are satisfied, they become more productive. Dissatisfaction, on the other hand, leads to higher absenteeism and indirectly to poorer business results. Humor is therefore not a substitute for competence but the best complement!* 5. **Does a leader with humor lead better? Or, in other words, are employees more productive when the boss has a sense of humor?** *Demanding and supportive, humorous leaders lead by example, creating enthusiasm and inspiring employees to give their full commitment at all levels.* *They not only become demonstrably more successful and are perceived as likable and human by employees, but also contribute to a good working atmosphere. Various satisfaction surveys show that employee well-being is generally determined less by salary or functions, but increasingly by emotional values and moods in the company. Wit and humor are thus both important indicators of a good working atmosphere and employee motivation.* [Experience Dr. Roman Szeliga live at the 4th South Tyrolean Knowledge Forum. Get your tickets here.](https://www.speakers-excellence.de/veranstaltungen/event-details/4-suedtiroler-wissensforum.html)