"I for one feel some nostalgia for the days when leaders were revered and mysterious," he says. "Would this be inappropriate? No, I think it's highly appropriate to be referencing your ass at work." He adds that there was a lot of lightness on nerve.com back in the day. 'We just found the sweet spot'
Humor is no laughing matter. It inspires innovation, strengthens relationships, disarms tension, and makes you look smart. Seriously. Stanford professors Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas say the recipe for professional success and personal fulfillment is to lighten up, pack a little levity in your briefcase, and start living your life on the precipice of a smile. In today's episode, they dig into the neuroscience of laughter, share tips for crafting the perfect joke, and help Rufus improve his comic chops.
(This episode first aired in April 2021.)
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