Humor at work might be a revenue driver - The Context Of Things
Here's something we really need to take to scale.
Why Storytelling Is Now the Most Valuable Skill in Tech
Companies are now paying a premium for perspective.
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Humor Effect: boost recall with a smile
Discover how the Humor Effect increases engagement and information retention by using humor in communication and design.
On being funny at work
Seven strategies (and some stories) to help you harness the power of humor
Yes, Improv Comedy Sucks. And Everyone Should Try It. : improv
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Funny business: Humor scholars on whether jokes help or hurt at work
Leeds researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw agree humor has real workplace benefits, but pulling it off can be tricky.
Humans, excuse me, Humor in The Workplace
Bart Spence and Tyler Wilson discuss the value of embracing humor and laughter the workplace.
| The Laugh Gap at Work: 76% of Employees Hold Back Humor Around Senior Leaders
Laughter is alive and well at work. But according to new research from Monster, it is also carefully managed. In the Workplace Laughter Report, a national survey of more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, most employees say they laugh...
Using Brand Humor to Humanize Tech Products - Ronn Torossian
Discover how tech brands use humor to transform cold products into relatable companions through light tone tactics, meme storytelling and character-driven content.
Plato and humor : r/askphilosophy
In many of his dialogues, Plato seems to deride humor as petty and unbecoming of a true philosopher. However, in the dialogues, Socrates often has...
When employees feel slighted, they work less. New research from Wharton management professor Peter Cappelli reveals how even the slightest mistreatment at work can result in lost productivity. : science
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LPT: When a boss asks you to do something, the first instinct is to say “of course” or “no problem” every single time. Don’t say those. I found saying these allows one to reduce one's stress quite significantly. : LifeProTips
Value of Yes But
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186K likes, 745 comments - arthurcbrooks on January 10, 2026: "Here are 4 Ideas to Fix Your Marriage:
1. Have some fun together, instead of just focusing on grievances.
2. Praying together is intimate.
3. Increase your eye contact when talking with your partner.
4. Increase your physical touch with your partner when possible.
From my podcast with @timferriss.".
Did anyone else think they were characteristically funny to the point that they thought they could be a comedian, only to try and it turns out you were just deeply mentally ill and unhinged? : Standup
It's a really frustrating and bitter pill to swallow so I wanna know if anyone else has had to deal with this. Like I knew I was insane but I...
Laugh Tracker | VML
A wearable that scientifically proves kids have fun on vacation in Tennessee
Humorthatworks.com Mail - The History of Humor
Gmail is email that’s intuitive, efficient, and useful. 15 GB of storage, less spam, and mobile access.
The Death of the Middle Class Comedian : Standup
Hi, I'm the host of the Good One podcast. I've never posted any of my own episodes on here before, but felt this conversation would be very...
What’s the hardest part about doing clean comedy? : Standup
I just saw that Nate Bargatze has been the highest-grossing comedian two years in a row all by doing clean comedy. If clean comedy is such a...
How to write humor when you aren't that funny? - Glow Life Tips
Tips and tricks to write effective humor, even if you’re not naturally funny.
New findings indicate that speakers who use “ums,” “ahs,” and corrections are consistently rated as less knowledgeable than those who speak fluently. But the presence of hand gestures, regardless of their type or frequency, does not appear to mitigate this negative perception.
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What is a subtle sign that someone is actually really intelligent, but pretending not to be?
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Humor At Work Comes With Both Risks, Rewards, Researchers Reveal
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 of a laugh. A team of professors studying workplace humor say their findings challenge the commo…
Is this normal Gen X humor at work, or did things go too far?
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A cool guide to what actually makes people happy (according to science)
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I interviewed a historian who spent years studying jesters around the world
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Using AI for Fun and nonsense!
LPT: 5 Ways to Stay Motivated in a Toxic Job, Until You Can Leave
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The WSJ just confirmed what I've been saying for a year: Storytelling is the hottest skill of the AI Age. Job listings including the word "storyteller" DOUBLED this year. Mentions of storytelling… | Joe Lazer (FKA Lazauskas) | 44 comments
The WSJ just confirmed what I've been saying for a year: Storytelling is the hottest skill of the AI Age.