John Cleese
Acclaimed comedic actor & co-founder of Video Arts
Often named the funniest man alive, John Cleese is both a versatile comedic actor and a leading business motivator. With the legendary Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers and A Fish Called Wanda, he created a unique comedic style that has inspired countless writers and comedians. John Cleese's influence is also felt in the corporate world as the founder of Video Arts, the world's largest provider of business training programs. Established in 1972 with three fellow British actors, Video Arts has gained an international reputation as the premier source for business know-how.
Cleese attributes his success at making hit training programs to his fascination with psychology and his love for teaching and making people laugh. He believes that "humor in training increases retention and decreases anxiety. When the training point is surrounded with humor, it can be readily digested, remembered and applied." His philosophy has obviously paid off as Video Arts continues to expand. Cleese's unique mix of humor and corporate knowledge can now be experienced on computer desktops with classic video vignettes that comprise Video Arts' new Fundamental Interactive CD-Rom series on entry-level business skills.
On the lecture stage, Cleese brings his award-winning series of videos to life in a special limited program available through Greater Talent Network. His boundless energy and inimitable sense of humor create a hilarious exploration of business basics, from corporate etiquette and customer service to creative thinking and problem solving.
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Cleese attributes his success at making hit training programs to his fascination with psychology and his love for teaching and making people laugh. He believes that "humor in training increases retention and decreases anxiety. When the training point is surrounded with humor, it can be readily digested, remembered and applied." His philosophy has obviously paid off as Video Arts continues to expand. Cleese's unique mix of humor and corporate knowledge can now be experienced on computer desktops with classic video vignettes that comprise Video Arts' new Fundamental Interactive CD-Rom series on entry-level business skills.
On the lecture stage, Cleese brings his award-winning series of videos to life in a special limited program available through Greater Talent Network. His boundless energy and inimitable sense of humor create a hilarious exploration of business basics, from corporate etiquette and customer service to creative thinking and problem solving.






