Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

When asked to describe an ideal organizational leader, many people might be inclined to use quite serious adjectives such as solemn, determined or results-oriented. Yet one trait is not only often ...

Paul Osincup believes humor goes hand-in-hand with workplace performance, and explains how to cultivate it in his recent book. Leaders who use humor are also seen as more credible, more approachable, ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

Work might be predictable, but at least the memes aren’t. These funny work memes perfectly capture the shared lament of emails, meetings that could have been Slack messages, and that specific ...

Cracking jokes in the office might seem like a shortcut to likability or leadership. But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards ...

In general, leaders who use humor in the workplace are more effective than non-humorous leaders. Research clearly shows that humorous leaders can create warm and comfortable work environments and ...

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Kong: Humor has a lot of relational benefits. People bond easily when they laugh together, and it builds trust. Research shows it boosts creativity, helps people think more divergently and strengthens ...