As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...
Some people seem naturally funny, always ready with a clever joke or a witty comment. Others struggle to land a punchline. But is a sharp sense of humor something we’re born with, or does it come from ...
When a skeptic tells you that humor has no place in the workplace, it is tempting to respond with a joke. Resist that urge. The stronger move is to respond with clarity, evidence, and a calm ...
Humor varies greatly from person to person, but psychologist Rod Martin boiled it down to four types.
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Beyond the laughter that surprises and sometimes shocks, dark or "edgy" humor reveals something fascinating about how you perceive the world. It's a humor that dares to challenge, that plays with ...
Nic Mitchell treats the Duke’s Mayo Bowl as a reward, bringing joy, humor and leadership into his final Mississippi State ...
My daughter, Alice, is almost two, and quite funny. Although she can say short sentences—“I need cake!”—her humor isn’t particularly verbal. Instead, she giggles while stumbling around in grownup ...
In the past year, I’ve had the privilege of working with a leading scholar in humor studies. Dr. Jennalee Donian is an NIHSS postdoctoral research fellow at Nelson Mandela University in South Africa ...