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Humor, Seriously Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)

Jennifer Aaker

WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES,

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Hidden Brain

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Hidden Brain

It was discussed in the context of the 'humor cliff' and how losing our sense of humour can impact our mental and professional lives. It also suggests ways to cultivate humour and its benefits.

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In her new book Humor, Seriously, co-authored with Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer examines the effects of the humor cliff.

— Episode: Humor Us

Episode: Humor Us

It was discussed in the context of the 'humor cliff' and how losing our sense of humour can impact our mental and professional lives. It also suggests ways to cultivate humour and its benefits.

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In her new book Humor, Seriously, co-authored with Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer examines the effects of the humor cliff.

Jennifer, thank you for joining me today on Hidden Brain.

Along with Naomi Bagdonas, she is co-author of the book Humor, Seriously.

Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

The book is about the importance of humor in business and was discussed in the context of how humor can be a useful tool in communication.

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Their book, Humor Seriously, is all about how to leverage humor in a work environment. So it's appropriate.

— Episode: 151. Get Hired: How the Right Communicat...

Episode: 151. Get Hired: How the Right Communication Can Ad...

The book is about the importance of humor in business and was discussed in the context of how humor can be a useful tool in communication.

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Their book, Humor Seriously, is all about how to leverage humor in a work environment. So it's appropriate.

No Stupid Questions

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No Stupid Questions

This book was discussed as a valuable resource for understanding the power of humor in the workplace, particularly in leadership and team building. The authors debunk common myths surrounding humor and offer strategies for its effective use.

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They say that like humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have to strengthen bonds, like we've talked about, diffuse stress and tension, boost resilience and help us perform when the...

— Episode: 210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?

Episode: 210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?

This book was discussed as a valuable resource for understanding the power of humor in the workplace, particularly in leadership and team building. The authors debunk common myths surrounding humor and offer strategies for its effective use.

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They say that like humor and laughter are among the most valuable tools we have to strengthen bonds, like we've talked about, diffuse stress and tension, boost resilience and help us perform when the stakes are high.

And they basically dive into four deadly humor myths, they call it.

These authors write, today's employees yearn for more authentic human leaders. Humor is a powerful leadership strategy to humanize oneself, break down barriers and balance authority with approachability.

And they specifically talk about self-deprecating humor and the power of that.

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