Matt Weinstein

Biography

Matt Weinstein is the nation`s foremost authority on the use of fun and humor in team building. Called "The Master of Playfulness" by PEOPLE Magazine and "America`s Pied Piper of Play" by the Houston Post, Matt Weinstein`s playful vision has been the subject of dozens of national newspaper articles, magazine features, and television appearances.

Matt is the founder and Emperor of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting firm based in Berkeley, California whose philosophy is, "If you take yourself too seriously, there is an excellent chance you`ll wind up seriously ill!" Matt was elected to the Professional Speaker`s Hall of Fame by the National Speaker`s Association, and was honored by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of the "21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century."

Matt`s television special "Fun Works!: The Power of Humor in the Workplace" was broadcast nationally on PBS. His book Dogs Don`t Bite When a Growl Will Do: What Your Dog Can Teach You About Living A Happy Life was the #3 bestseller on the nationwide bestseller list, "What CEOs Are Reading."

His latest book is Gently Down the Stream: Four Unforgettable Keys to Success

Publications

Gently Down the Stream

Row, row, row your boat, gently down the stream, Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream...

The popular round song now becomes the key to success, as it embodies the primary principles for job fulfillment: work hard, go with the flow, have fun, and create a personal vision. Reinforcing personal and professional values Weinstein (dubbed the "Master of Playfulness" by People) and Barber`s simple revolutionary program is already working wonders with organizations and individuals.

Titles

Breakthrough Team Building: Turning Work Into Play

Putting Fun to Work: The Power of Humor in Business

Managing To Have Fun: Reward, Recognition and Retention

Work Like Your Dog: New Dimensions in Team Building

Interactive Networking Keynote: A Powerful Opening Session

Gently Down The Stream: Four Unforgettable Keys To Success

Laughter, Stress and Self-Esteem

Stress for Success: How To Turn Tension Into Triumph

The New Global Community: Living and Laughing in a Diverse World

Caring For Those Who Care

The Improvising Organization

Putting the Fun Back in Sales