Laugh to the Top: Motivational Humorist and Emcee
Program Titles
- Perfect Host
- Managing Transition with a Chuckle
- Cancer Survivor: Celebrating Cancer Survival, Awareness
Mack Dryden creating corporate comedy, plus his time as a staff writer on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher gave him the experience he needs to create comedy on the spot that makes everyone laugh and offends no one.
As a comedian he’s performed on dozens of TV shows, including The Tonight Show with both Johnny Carson and Jay Leno.
As an actor he’s appeared in several movies and on many other TV shows, including JAG and a recurring role as a judge on ABC’s The Guardian.
Creating hilarious custom humor for each client comes naturally to the former staff writer for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, and his stories of surviving two battles with cancer, a stay in an African prison, “the sharks in showbiz who stab you in the front,” and one “near-fatal marriage” are as inspiring as they are laugh-out-loud funny.
Mack’s presentation is so moving and funny that he was asked to speak and he has shared his inspiring story and unique, clean humor with thousands at corporate and association meetings nationwide.
His ability to create custom comedy constantly amazes.
As one client put it, “You took a dry subject like manufacturing software and made it funny—like you’d been in the industry yourself!”
From humble beginnings as “the funniest paper mill employee in Mississippi,” Mack earned a black belt in karate as he was earning his Masters in Creative Writing. He won two Associated Press writing awards as a reporter in his home state, and finally became a professional comedian whose talent and perseverance landed him numerous TV appearances and got him hand-picked by Bill Maher to write on the acclaimed show.
Now he spends his time writing and traveling the country bringing his special brand of Motivation, Inspiration and Jubilation to thousands each year.
It hasn’t been an easy road; but, as he says, “Falling on your face is still moving forward!”
The top reasons you should have Mack at your next meeting or awards show:
He understand the corporate market and know how to reach the audience through humor that never runs the risk of being blue. —
His quick wit carried the show.
Their humor was just what we needed to get an easily distracted group really involved in the awards. — Radio Assn.
I heard nothing but rave reviews. It never would have been such a success without them. — Amer. Society of Assn. Executives
He added a nice touch of class to the evening. —
Their professionalism was particularly evident in his ability to tailor the material to our audience. —
And the number one reason you should have Mack at your next meeting or awards show:
1. He never once called our CEO “bub.” —
Comedy Customized Specifically for Your Group: Whether he’s delivering a speech or Emceeing an awards show or general session,
Mack observes and talks to people in the group so he can create a clean custom monologue specifically for the group.
Hilarious Motivational Speaker-
Mack’s inspiring and hilarious motivational speech,
“Laugh to the Top: A Hilarious Guide to Achieving Your Goals” has garnered rave reviews from everyone who has ever heard it.
While making his points with laugh-out-loud anecdotes and stories, he outlines his well-researched and very practical Seven-Step Formula for accomplishing whatever you want to achieve in business or in your personal life.
He tells gut-wrenching stories of being thrown into a Moroccan prison and battling cancer—while getting huge laughs throughout.
President of the Institute of Business Forecasting, described it very succinctly: “Amazingly in this day and age, you got huge laughs, kept it clean, and remained truly inspiring, which is exactly what we wanted.”
‘The Perfect Host’-
When your awards show, general session, or other event needs a professional to keep it light and lively, Mack is unsurpassed in providing exactly the right balance of taking care of business and getting the laughs.
One satisfied producer gushed, “We had 150 award winners to recognize on stage in one hour, and you kept it fun and upbeat without ever letting it resemble a rodeo.
You are a true pro.”
‘Managing Transition with a Chuckle’-
As companies and corporations struggle to keep their employees happy and keep productivity high in this environment of rapid change, managers need tools they can use to do exactly that.
Mack did extensive research in the field of Transition Management, gathering the most effective techniques and synthesizing them into a powerful (and funny!) one-hour presentation that gives managers the practical tools they need to lead their people through transitions.
As always, Mack employs his motto, “If they’re laughing, they’re listening.”
The funniest two-time cancer survivor in the country inspires and motivates with his hilarious stories of beating the Grim Reaper to spread laughter in his uniquely warm, family-friendly style.
Cancer survivors and care-givers leave Mack’s celebration speeches refreshed, thoroughly entertained, and re-energized to pursue new goals and lend support to victims of this cruel disease.
Books by Mack Dryden
Book Mack Dryden for your Event!