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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Humour, Seriously

Why Humour Is a Superpower At Work And In Life

Book • 2020

This book, backed by extensive research, teaches how to use humor effectively in professional settings.

Aaker and Bagdonas debunk common myths about humor, explain how to identify and employ your own humor style, and provide practical tips on using humor to make a strong first impression, deliver difficult feedback, and foster a culture of levity and creativity.

The authors emphasize that humor is not about telling jokes but about incorporating fun and light-heartedness into formal communication to form better relationships and relieve stress.

Mentioned by

Alison Wood Brooks

Debbie Sorensen

Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a resource for learning about humor in professional settings.

Think Faster, Talk Smarter and Excel at Spontaneous Conversation with Matt Abrahams

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a business book that he learned and laughed through.

223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting Connection

Mentioned by

Andrew Seaman

as a resource for improving communication skills in a professional setting.

151. Get Hired: How the Right Communication Can Advance Your Career

Recommended by

Mike Maughan

as a book exploring humor's role in business and life.

210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?

Written by

Jennifer Aaker

and

Naomi Bagdonas

to explore the power of humor in business and life.

13. Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a book that made him laugh out loud.

62. Rethinks: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication

Mentioned by

Matt Abrahams

as a book about leveraging humor in a work environment.

What You Need to Know to Get Hired

Mentioned by

Alison Wood Brooks

when discussing different humor styles.

The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves | Dr. Alison Wood Brooks

Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the topic of the podcast episode and discussed by the authors.

The Attention Graph

Mentioned by

Jay Papasan

as a book that made him laugh out loud and talked about the importance of humor in the workplace.

503. 16.5 Proven Audience-Building Secrets

Mentioned by

Rufus Griscom

as a book exploring how humor can improve life.

FUN: How to Have More of It

Co-authored by

Jennifer Aaker

and Naomi Bagdanis, who co-teach a course at Stanford GSB called "Humor, Serious Business."

A Serious Case for Humor | Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas

Mentioned by

Naomi Bagdonas

and Jennifer Ocker in the podcast as a book they co-authored, teaching how humor can be a tool in business.

Mentioned by

Alison Beard

as the topic of the podcast and the authors of the book.

How Many Managers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?

Mentioned by

Debbie Sorensen

as a book she read recently, focusing on humor in business and life.

294. Yes And: Improv in Psychology with Kelly Leonard

Mentioned as the main topic of the podcast episode, exploring the benefits of humor in the workplace and life.

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