You Can't Laugh At Work Ft. Robert Herzog Of ZogSports

A stand-up comedian will often take a pain, stress, or life tragedy, frame it as a setup, and eventually create a punchline that connects with their audience.
Robert Herzog, the founder and CEO of ZogSports, isn't a comedian, but LIKE a comedian, he was able to take a massive tragedy, discover his why, and then transform that into a company that brings joy to countless organizations from tech companies to law firms.
Though not a traditional punchline, Robert's discovery has led to many laughs in workplaces all over the country through team sports and team building.
In this episode, we talk about Robert's surviving of 9/11 and how it inspired his life's work, how the pandemic has led to massive growth, and how having a clear grasp of your why can drive your success in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and even tragedy.
We also discuss:
-Redefining play in the realm of doing your job.
-Ideas to facilitate connection at work through something as simple as a conversation prompt.
-Using your core values as a starting point for creating positive energy for coworkers and clients.
-Gauging an applicant's fit through a less formal interview process focused on connection, communication, and play.
-The importance of knowing your why in turning bad luck into positive returns.
And more!!!
Find out more about ZogSports: zogsports.com
Find out more about ZogCulture: zogculture.com
Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zogculture/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zogsports/
And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZogSports
Follow Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-herzog-994615/
About The Podcast:
You Can't Laugh At That is a podcast launched by comedians David Horning and Steve Mers to prove that anything can be funny in a world that often takes itself too seriously. David and Steve are obsessed with the art and science of comedy and why we laugh, so this podcast was started to prove that when approached with the right intent, perspective, and delivery, you CAN laugh at that.
You Can't Laugh At Work was started as part of David's mission to prove that having a sense of humor is not only nice to have, it's crucial, so he invites leaders of top workplaces to share their stories of disruption, failure, and thinking outside the box to prove that with the right culture, you CAN laugh at work.

Support the podcast and our guests by visiting https://watercoolercomedy.org/podcast and purchasing an album, book, or your own podcasting equipment

Visit https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod and become a Patron for exclusive access to bonus content.

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Produced by Water Cooler Comedy - http://watercoolercomedy.org​
Music by Producedbyzip - https://producedbyzip.bandcamp.com
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A stand-up comedian will often take a pain, stress, or life tragedy, frame it as a setup, and eventually create a punchline that connects with their audience.

Robert Herzog, the founder and CEO of ZogSports, isn't a comedian, but LIKE a comedian, he was able to take a massive tragedy, discover his why, and then transform that into a company that brings joy to countless organizations from tech companies to law firms.

Though not a traditional punchline, Robert's discovery has led to many laughs in workplaces all over the country through team sports and team building.

In this episode, we talk about Robert's surviving of 9/11 and how it inspired his life's work, how the pandemic has led to massive growth, and how having a clear grasp of your why can drive your success in the face of adversity, uncertainty, and even tragedy.

We also discuss:

-Redefining play in the realm of doing your job.

-Ideas to facilitate connection at work through something as simple as a conversation prompt.

-Using your core values as a starting point for creating positive energy for coworkers and clients.

-Gauging an applicant's fit through a less formal interview process focused on connection, communication, and play.

-The importance of knowing your why in turning bad luck into positive returns.

And more!!!

Find out more about ZogSports: zogsports.com

Find out more about ZogCulture: zogculture.com

Follow them on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zogculture/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/zogsports/

And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZogSports

Follow Robert on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-herzog-994615/

About The Podcast:

You Can't Laugh At That is a podcast launched by comedians David Horning and Steve Mers to prove that anything can be funny in a world that often takes itself too seriously. David and Steve are obsessed with the art and science of comedy and why we laugh, so this podcast was started to prove that when approached with the right intent, perspective, and delivery, you CAN laugh at that.

You Can't Laugh At Work was started as part of David's mission to prove that having a sense of humor is not only nice to have, it's crucial, so he invites leaders of top workplaces to share their stories of disruption, failure, and thinking outside the box to prove that with the right culture, you CAN laugh at work.

Support the podcast and our guests by visiting https://watercoolercomedy.org/podcast and purchasing an album, book, or your own podcasting equipment

Visit https://patreon.com/youcantlaughpod and become a Patron for exclusive access to bonus content.

Follow us on social media for updates, clips, and comedy tips:

https://twitter.com/youcantlaughpod

https://facebook.com/youcantlaughatthat

Reframe Retention And Create A Killer Culture Webinar Sign-Up: https://watercoolercomedy.org/whatsakiller

Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavidhorning

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thedavidhorning

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/watercoolerdavid

Produced by Water Cooler Comedy - http://watercoolercomedy.org​

Music by Producedbyzip - https://producedbyzip.bandcamp.com