Tony Brigmon

Former "Ambassador of FUN" at Southwest Airlines, Author of "The FUNomenal™ Workplace", Corporate Culture Expert

Dallas, TX, USA
Live Event: $10,000 - $20,000 Virtual Event: $5,000 - $10,000 More Fee Info
Business, Change Management, Communication, Customer Experience, Human Resources, Motivational, Personal Growth, Teamwork & Teambuilding
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Tony Brigmon Biography

Tony Brigmon, known as the former "Ambassador of FUN" for Southwest Airlines, played a pivotal role in pioneering the Positive Culture Movement in Corporate America. His work emphasized the transformative power of positivity and fun in the workplace, setting a unique tone for corporate environments that sought both engagement and effectiveness. Brigmon continues to be a substantial influence on these aspects, dedicating his career to enhancing workplace culture through joy and positivity.

Brigmon's interactive presentation style sets him apart in the field of motivational speaking. He is not just a speaker but an activator, involving his audience in G-rated fun and practical exercises that not only convey key business insights but also ensure these insights are retained and applied. His programs focus on resilience, leadership, and stress management, addressing how a positive mindset can significantly improve brain health, increase productivity, and foster creativity within teams. This approach has been endorsed by notable figures such as Howard Putnam, former CEO of Southwest Airlines.

Having authored "The FUNomenal™ Workplace," Brigmon articulates the crucial role fun plays in transforming work environments. His influence extends beyond his time at Southwest Airlines, where he not only enhanced employee morale but also helped shape a dynamic corporate culture. Recognized as a Top 10 Speaker by Meetings & Conventions Magazine, Brigmon's expertise continues to inspire change and promote a healthy, productive environment in both meetings and corporate settings. Based in Texas, he is devoted to sharing best practices and leadership strategies, drawing from his extensive experience to enrich corporate cultures and improve organizational outcomes.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 03/17/2026.

Tony Brigmon Speaking Topics

  • The FUN-omenal™ Workplace: Energizing People & Culture with the Positive Power of FUN!

    Tony Brigmon is serious about having fun—serious fun with serious results. He served as the official Ambassador of FUN for Southwest Airlines during their legendary Golden Era in the 1980s, a time when fun wasn’t just encouraged; it was the engine behind one of the most remarkable success stories in aviation history.

    Thanks to his admittedly questionable spelling skills, Tony made an early discovery: his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT learn how to use fun to get more done—and bring out the best in everyone?”

    Fun was the power of positivity that helped catapult a small regional carrier into a force that permanently changed the airline industry. And it can do the same for your organization.

    About the Session:

    This interactive session gives participants a rare opportunity to have fun and learn together—simultaneously. The FUNomenal™ Workplace presentation blends interactive, fun-filled activities with compelling stories and proven positivity practices.

    The session is grounded in the 3 E’s Framework: Energize – Engage – Enrich, and further brought to life through the 3 Views: PreView, HereView, and ReView. Together, these tools are designed to help participants:

    • Kick-start their day with positive energy and intention
    • Navigate their workday with greater productivity and less stress
    • Close each day on the best possible note

    The S.M.I.L.E. Framework:

    The FUNomenal™ positivity best practices are organized around the S.M.I.L.E. acronym, making them simple to remember and easy to apply. With consistent practice, participants can become FUNomenal™ themselves—more engaging, more positive, and irresistibly compelling in every interaction.

    Serious fun. Serious results. YNOT?

  • The FUNomenal™ Way: Unleash Your Resilience and Thrive Through Any Challenge

    Inspired by Herb Kelleher’s enduring legacy and Southwest Airlines’ legendary culture, this presentation reveals eight proven resilience principles that empower individuals and organizations to do more than simply survive—they prevail, and they thrive.

    Drawing on real-world observations and first-hand experience from Southwest’s 1980s golden era, Tony Brigmon takes audiences on a captivating journey through the award-winning culture and customer service strategies that transformed a small regional carrier into an industry giant.

    “Herb Kelleher knew that 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 would be prepared to not just survive, but prevail and thrive through any challenge.” — Gary Kelly, CEO, Southwest Airlines

    The Eight Proven Resilience Principles

    1. Bound by Love: Doing what you love—and bringing love to what you do
    2. Empowered to Do the Right Thing: Making the right call for the customer, every time
    3. Freedom to Be Yourself: Showing up as the best, most authentic version of you
    4. Follow the Golden Rule: Treating others the way you want to be treated
    5. Work Hard: Bringing full attention and effort to everything you do
    6. Have Fun: Having more fun together—getting more done together
    7. Remain Humble: Sharing the credit so everyone shines
    8. Persevere: Learning from what works—and what doesn’t

    What Attendees Will Discover

    • How to foster unwavering team cohesion rooted in shared values
    • Strategies for instilling empowerment and ethical decision-making at every level
    • Ways to cultivate environments where authenticity and individuality flourish
    • Practices for building a culture of mutual respect and genuine care
    • How to maintain humility while celebrating team and individual success
    • Actionable tools to navigate adversity with confidence and emerge stronger

    Participants leave with practical tools to adopt and adapt these timeless principles within their own organizations—building profound resilience, navigating adversity with confidence, and creating experiences that keep people engaged and coming back for more.

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Tony Brigmon is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The FUN-omenal™ Workplace: Energizing People & Culture with the Positive Power of FUN! and The FUNomenal™ Way: Unleash Your Resilience and Thrive Through Any Challenge. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tony Brigmon for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Tony Brigmon generally travels from Dallas, TX, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jason Young, Garrison Wynn, Afterburner, Joel Zeff and Rob Waldo Waldman. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tony Brigmon for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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