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Keynotes THURSDAY KEYNOTE August 30, 2012 8:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Potomac A Lessons from the CCO (Chief Comedy Officer) Researchers at Penn State University released a study entitled "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bottom Line," in which they concluded that "laughter is essential to a healthy and productive workplace." They also concluded that the "humor style of a leader had a positive impact on BOTH unit and individual performance." Don McMillan has spent nearly two decades making companies and their employees laugh. Along the way, he has also developed an acute understanding of how bringing a sense of humor to the workplace can be a vital managerial tool. In this session, Don will use real-world anecdotes to illustrate the ways in which bringing humor into your work life can benefit you, your division and your organization. He will also share tips to help you add humor to your personal managerial tool set. Hashtag #KEY4 Sponsored by: About the Speaker: Don began his career at AT&T Bell Laboratories, where he helped design the world's first 32-bit microprocessor. He then spent six years with VLSI Technology as a computer chip designer. After winning a San Francisco stand-up comedy competition, Don turned in his chips for a microphone. He was the $100,000 Grand Champion on Star Search and has appeared on The Tonight Show and numerous other TV shows and commercials. Don utilizes his unique background to take a lighthearted look at computers, technology and life in the Information Age. 80 Program Guide ac2dc 2012