Inspiring Workplaces 
The Way Work Ought to Be!

#1,118- April 1, 2026

Welcome to our very first scratch-n'-sniff newsletter! Please share with your colleagues and let me know how people react - the technology is in its infancy and we're still trying to perfect the ideal scent for busy workers like you! 

Speaking of absolutely nothing related to that, today is April Fool's Day, a tradition that dates back to the mid-16th century. Let's take a beat to celebrate just a few of the thousands of practical jokes companies have pulled off over the years. 

• In 1906 the Chicago Tribune published a two-page article detailing Chicago's invasion by prehistoric monsters. 
• In 2008 the BBC released an elaborate video detailing the discovery of a colony of flying penguins, even showing them landing in the rainforest at the end of their migration.   
• Coca-Cola introduced three new flavors for millennials: avocado, charcoal, and sourdough. 
• The Deliveroo delivery company released a commercial showing their "extreme delivery" option where food could be delivered to remote Australian locations via skydivers. 
• Burger King released an ad for Whooper-flavored toothpaste.  
• Crunch chocolate bars released a new "quiet version" of their Crunch bars, promising 75% less noise! 
• WestJet Airlines has delivered fabulous April Fool's jokes for years, from Smart Seats that whisk you onto your plane through the airport so you don't have to stand in long lines, to my personal favorite: KargoKids, where small children get transported like luggage into the plane's cargo hold, ensuring a child-free and peaceful flight for all!     

For details and to register for my next virtual presentation on Thursday, April 30, pop over to: Putting Humor to Work for Less Stress & More Success!  It's the perfect way to cap off official Humor Month! This presentation is packed with ideas to help you create a more innovative, resilient, and fun workplace culture that fuels extraordinary results! This idea-packed, inspiring, and fun presentation includes follow up resources, door prizes, and an access code to view the recordings of my other virtual presentations at a special rate.  

And because today is Fun at Work Day, if you register by noon tomorrow, April 2, you will get access to the recordings of my three previous webinars for free, plus a complimentary eBook version of, The Jerk-Free Workplace: How You Can Take the Lead to Create a Happier, More Inspiring Workplace.