Carl Hurley, drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native of Appalachia with a singular sense of the absurd. Part of a family of natural-born storytellers from the hills of Laurel County, Kentucky, Hurley combines his innate skills a yarn-spinner with the expressiveness of a great comic actor. With an impish giggle on his lips and a benign twinkle in his eye, Hurley spreads an infectious form of fun that is often outrageous yet always good-natured and clean. His unique comedy style, coupled with a background in public education, has earned him the title of "America's funniest professor."Carl Hurley, drawing from his roots in the tradition of such other American humorists as Andy Griffith and Garrison Keillor, delights audiences with his reflections on life as viewed by a native of Appalachia with a singular sense of the absurd. Part of a family of natural-born storytellers from the hills of Laurel County, Kentucky, Hurley combines his innate skills a yarn-spinner with the expressiveness of a great comic actor. With an impish giggle on his lips and a benign twinkle in his eye, Hurley spreads an infectious form of fun that is often outrageous yet always good-natured and clean. His unique comedy style, coupled with a background in public education, has earned him the title of "America's funniest professor."

Topics / Seminars include:
Success Is a Process - Designed to help employees at all levels develop a plan for working and living that leads to professional growth and development. Based on the idea that success is never final and failure is never fatal. "I present a strong motivational message along with emphasis on attitude adjustment. Participants are lead to write specific goals with a plan for their achievement."

Coping With Change - "I've planned this seminar so that participants will develop a strong belief that change is a way of life, and that those who can accept it and adjust to it are happier and more productive. I emphasize the idea that we are not helpless victims of change, that we can bring it about and give it direction to our lives."

What Sales People Need to Know About Their Customers - "I'm convinced that those of us who sell goods and services are facing, more than ever, customers who expect quality. The things that make our products and services better are the things that make us a winner. I present a variety of ideas that set us apart from others with special emphasis on customer relations."

Developing Peak Performance - Emphasis is placed on leadership skills for creative problem solving, team building and the acceptance of change. "In essence, we discuss a variety of human relations techniques to be used by managers in helping employees achieve peak production."

Other topics:
On a Clear Day You Can See Tomorrow
Helping Skills for Managers
Looking for the Humor
Keep on the Funny Side