FUN-omenal™ is pronounced the same as phenomenal. Google defines phenomenal as “very remarkable; extraordinary.” I define FUN-omenal™ as “funtastic, funtabulous, best of the best.” Now you know — so go be FUN-omenal™!
— Tony Brigmon
FUN-omenal™ Presentations
TOPIC: Resilience, Workplace Culture & Values-Based Leadership
The FUN-omenal™ Workplace
Energizing People & Culture with the Positive Power of FUN!
What if the secret to serious results was serious fun? Tony Brigmon knows firsthand — he served as the official Ambassador of FUN for Southwest Airlines during their legendary Golden Era in the 1980s, when fun wasn’t just encouraged, it was the engine behind one of the most remarkable success stories in aviation history.
Fun was the positive power that helped catapult a small regional carrier into a force that permanently changed an entire industry. And it can do the same for your organization. In this interactive and energizing session, Tony blends fun-filled activities with compelling stories and proven positivity practices built around the 3 E’s Framework — Energize, Engage, Enrich — and the 3 Views: PreView, HereView, and ReView.
Together, these tools help participants kick-start their day with intention, navigate their workday with greater productivity and less stress, and close each day on the best possible note. The FUNomenal™ S.M.I.L.E. Framework ties it all together — making every best practice simple to remember and easy to apply.
As Tony likes to say: YNOT?
Attendee Results:
- Discover how fun and positivity are not just feel-good perks — but proven drivers of productivity, collaboration, and organizational success.
- Apply the 3 E’s Framework (Energize, Engage, Enrich) to transform the energy and culture of your team starting on day one.
- Use the 3 Views — PreView, HereView, and ReView — to structure each workday with greater intention, focus, and fulfillment.
- Master the S.M.I.L.E. Framework to build FUNomenal™ habits that make you more engaging, more positive, and more compelling in every interaction.
- Leave with a practical, immediately applicable toolkit for creating a workplace where people are energized to show up, contribute, and bring out the best in one another.
TOPIC: Resilience, Workplace Culture & Values-Based Leadership
The FUNomenal™ Way
Unleash Your Resilience and Thrive Through Any Challenge
Some organizations merely survive adversity. The great ones prevail — and thrive. Inspired by Herb Kelleher’s enduring legacy and Southwest Airlines’ legendary culture, Tony Brigmon takes audiences on a captivating journey through the award-winning people strategies and customer service principles that transformed a small regional carrier into an industry giant.
Drawing on first-hand experience from Southwest’s 1980s Golden Era, Tony reveals eight proven resilience principles that empower individuals and organizations to do more than weather any storm — they emerge from it stronger, more united, and more purposeful than before.
As Gary Kelly, CEO of Southwest Airlines, put it: “If people are bound by love, empowered to do the right thing, have the freedom to be themselves, follow the Golden Rule, work hard, have fun, remain humble — then they will be prepared to not just survive, but prevail and thrive through any challenge.”
Attendee Results:
- Explore the Eight Proven Resilience Principles — from “Bound by Love” to “Persevere” — and discover how to adopt and adapt them within your own organization.
- Learn strategies for instilling empowerment and ethical decision-making at every level, so your team always makes the right call — even when no one is watching.
- Cultivate a culture where authenticity and individuality flourish, unlocking the best, most genuine version of every person on your team.
- Build an environment of mutual respect, humility, and genuine care that drives cohesion, loyalty, and long-term performance.
- Walk away with actionable tools to navigate adversity with confidence, celebrate both team and individual success, and create experiences that keep people engaged and coming back for more.
TOPIC: Communication, Connection & Influence
FUNomenal™ Communication
From Blah to Bam! The Secrets to Captivate and Connect
We live in a world where everyone is fighting to be heard — yet the most magnetic people in the room are rarely the loudest. In this energizing and immediately actionable talk, Tony Brigmon reveals why the greatest communicators aren’t the best talkers — they’re the best listeners.
Drawing on his experience as the official Ambassador of FUN for Southwest Airlines during their Golden Era, and unforgettable lessons from legends like Herb Kelleher and Fred Rogers, Tony shares the FUNomenal™ F.O.R.D. Framework — a proven system for making authentic connections in any room, with anyone, in minutes.
Whether you’re networking, leading a team, or simply trying to be better in everyday conversations, this talk will transform the way you show up for the people around you.
Attendee Results:
- Master the FUNomenal™ F.O.R.D. method (Family, Occupation, Recreation, Dreams) to build instant rapport and genuine connection with anyone.
- Discover why the legendary conversationalist is usually the quietest person in the room — and how to use generous curiosity as your greatest communication superpower.
- Learn to escape “Spotlight Steve” mode and stop performing connection — so you can start experiencing it.
- Walk away with practical conversation starters and follow-up techniques that make people feel truly seen and heard.
- Build the habit of asking better questions so every interaction — professional or personal — leaves others energized and eager to engage with you again.
TOPIC: Leadership Development, Team Culture & Employee Engagement
FUNomenal™ Leadership
From Nightmare to Dream Team
The difference between a Nightmare Team and a Dream Team isn’t talent — it’s leadership. In this powerful and energizing talk, Tony Brigmon draws on the legendary leadership philosophy of Herb Kelleher, co-founder of Southwest Airlines, to show how injecting genuine fun and positivity into the workplace isn’t just a feel-good idea — it’s a proven competitive strategy.
Southwest Airlines built one of the most celebrated workplace cultures in history not in spite of having fun, but because of it. Tony brings that playbook to life with his memorable L.E.A.D. Framework, giving leaders at every level a practical, people-first approach to building teams that are motivated, aligned, and unstoppable.
As Tony puts it: “If the Dream is not a Team Dream, you cannot have a Dream Team. But what you will have is a Nightmare — only this one will be Real.”
Attendee Results:
- Master the L.E.A.D. Framework (Listen, Energize, Affirm, Deliver) to build a culture where people don’t just show up — they show out.
- Understand why a positive, vibrant atmosphere isn’t a luxury but the essential fuel behind every high-performing Dream Team.
- Learn how listening with the heart — not just the ears — unlocks what your team truly needs to thrive and collaborate at their best.
- Discover how affirming individuals transforms a job into a mission, turning ordinary employees into deeply committed contributors.
- Walk away with actionable strategies to deliver the “Wow” — leading your team toward a brighter, more energized future together.
FUNomenal™ Special Messages Tony Can Share,
Plus Tailor Messages For You!
Topic: Attitude and Employee Engagement
Altitude Meets Attitude
Unlocking the Potential of Employee Engagement
Topic: CARE Principle
From ‘They Don’t Care’ to ‘They CARE’
The Secret Weapon for Workplace Success
Topic: Culture
Unleashing the Power of Fun
Transforming Workplace Culture
Topic: Ethics
Fake Reservations, Real Consequences
Why Not Being a Jerk is Good Business
Topic: Innovation
Dare to Imagine
Unlocking Innovation with the Power of FUN
Topic: Productivity
Unleash Your FUN-omenal™ Productivity Potential
With the 7 C’s
Topic: Safety
Make It SAFE, Make It FUN, Get It DONE!
Your Winning Safety Formula
Topic: Stress Management
Laugh More, Stress Less
The Magic of Fun in Stress Management!
Topic: Teamwork
Breaking the Mold
With Serious Fun for Exceptional Results!
Reinforce Your Special Messages with the Ambassador of FUN as Your Messenger!
