"Once again, Joey Novick did an oustanding job for our Conference. The participants are still laughing and talking about the great learning experience they all had."
National League of Cities Conference

“A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.” President Dwight D. Eisenhower

In this program, elected officials can learn the value and benefits of good humor skills ---Learn how to enhance creativity and problem solving, relieve the stress of leadership, provide good communication skills, and enhance team building and cooperation.

Humor in politics works like a compass, ---signaling changes in the political climate in the country. Such television shows as “Saturday Night Live”, “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, and “The Daily Show” with Jon Stewart, provide a good barometer of who is on the top of his game in the political world.

Humor is a language by which people join and identify a common universe. ---This is an essential task in politics, where relationships and image can make or break a candidate. Candidates consciously and unconsciously make statements through humor about themselves, their relationships, their parties, and their politics. As humorist Will Rogers said, “There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you.”

Such politicians as former Vice President Al Gore, Senator John McCain, and Senator Bob Dole have all shown their humorous sides by hosting Saturday Night Live. Many seekers of higher office have made “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Show” and “Late Night” with Conan O’Brien part of their campaign trail. Then Governor George W. Bush was on The Tonight Show couch trading quips with the elite of Hollywood. Vice President Al Gore was doing a Top Ten List with David Letterman. And Senator Joe Lieberman was singing “My Way” on Late Night. What a way to elect the leader of the free world!

Funny personal stories...

When I told my dad I was going into politics, he was very surprised --- having the same opinion most people do about politicians. He asked me, “Well, how long do you plan to be in politics?” I told him I had not really thought about it that much, with regard to a timeline. “How long do you think I should stay in politics?” I inquired. My dad thought for barely a second, and shot back, “Well, when you start feeling like a politician, it’s time to get out.”

Great words to live by in this business.

Joey Novick has presented Politics Unusual to the New Jersey League Of Municipalities, Colorado Municipal League, Connecticut Conference Of Municipalities, Kentucky League Of Cities, Maine Municipal Association, Massachusetts Municipal Association, Nevada League Of Cities, New Hampshire Municipal Association, New York State Conference Of Mayors And Municipal Officials, Rhode Island League Of Cities And Towns, West Virginia Municipal League, The National League Of Cities, And The National Association Of County Officials.