Peter M. Jonas

Learning, Laughing, and Leadership most accurately describe Dr. Peter M. Jonas. Peter is a tenured, full professor of research and statistics in the doctoral leadership department at Cardinal Stritch University, and is well-known for my wise-cracking comments and lectures on humor. In addition, he is an author, consultant, and national speaker on brain-based research, teaching excellence and humor.

Over the years Peter has written five books in support of his research (but only the books on humor are any good): Outcomes Assessment in Higher Education Linked with Strategic Planning and Budgeting [2nd ed.] (2013), Laughing and Learning: An Alternative to Shut-up and Listen (2009), Secrets of Connecting Leadership and Learning to Humor (2004), Transforming Learning: Don’t Let Education Interfere with Your Laughter (2019); and Soccer is Fun Without Parents (2019). He has authored more than 40 books, manuals, and articles in professional periodicals. Ultimately, Peter attempts to integrate teaching, scholarship, service, and humor into his leadership philosophy. In addition, Peter is an educational consultant and professional speaker who has presents at local, state, national, and international conferences and a variety of organizations.