Makan Risser Chai is the former CEO of a Silicon Valley-based national training and consulting company, an attorney and a comedian who has presented to more than a thousand business audiences in 39 states. She has consulted to the Fortune 500, medium-sized companies, small business, government and non-profits. Certified as a change consultant by the Vital Corporation of Canada and a member of Laughtrack Improv Theater of Honolulu, she is known for combining content and comedy.

"From Stress to Best"
5 Simple Choices to Enrich Your Life at Work

Hawaiians traditionally live their lives with "pono," a state of universal harmony. They made 5 simple choices every day that science has proven make us feel stronger, love better, look younger and be productive,, inspired and engaged in our work.

"Change and Thrive!"
Hawaiian Insights to Transform the Workplace

If we let go, change happens gracefully. While some executives struggle to lead change, research shows the best leaders just get out of the way. To do that takes one skill greatly prized by the Hawaiians.

"The Most Momentous Mistakes Managers Make"

Makan wrote the classic Prentice Hall book, Stay our of Court! The Manager's Guide to Preventing Employee Lawsuits. This is the only law book ever to feature a "Far Side" cartoon.

"From networking to Not Working - Managing Employees in the Twitter Age"

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