Episode Details

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.