Using humor as a shield is something many of us do without even realizing it. While being funny can be great, it becomes complicated when it's your default way of handling every emotional situation.

From person-to-person coaching and intensive hands-on seminars to interactive online courses and media reporting, Poynter ...

Drew’s approach to using humor for managing stress centers on what he calls the “4 R’s”: Reject, Reframe, Relieve, and Refresh, and it’s a great model to think about how humor can be used ...

In boardrooms, break rooms and Zoom rooms across America, something powerful and surprisingly simple is reshaping leadership, ...

Two guys walk into a bar. Ouch. Insert rimshot and cymbal here. Ok, probably not the funniest thing you’ve heard or seen today, but can you remember what that humorous moment was? I’ll bet you can.

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, ...

Joy is a powerful emotion and can play a major role in who—and what—a person chooses to surround themselves with. For marketers hoping to persuade their audience to make a purchase or identify with a ...

In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

Have you ever seen a corporate crisis unfold on social media? It’s wild how fast a small misstep can become a full-blown PR nightmare. When the heat is on, most companies reach for the same playbook: ...

Raising kids is no joke — but good parents tell them anyway. A lot of love and even more laughter: it’s the no-longer secret recipe parents should follow to cook up great, long-lasting relationships ...

Laughter isn’t just the best medicine—it’s the ultimate connection. And let’s face it, some people have a natural knack for ...