The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

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Feb 11, 2021

Jennifer Aaker is a General Atlantic Professor at Stanford and co-author of *Humor, Seriously*, while Naomi Bagdonas is a lecturer and executive coach at Stanford. They dive into how humor can transform workplaces, discussing four distinct humor styles and their impact on relationships. They share insights on using levity to navigate challenges, especially in tough conversations. The discussion also touches on the pandemic's effects on women's workforce participation, stressing the importance of finding joy and connection in both personal and professional settings.

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Episode guests

Naomi Bagdonas

Jennifer Aaker

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Apple's Automotive Aspirations

6min

Disruption and the Power of Humor in Business

3min

The Dynamics of Humor: Relationships and Risks

25min

Harnessing Humor: Turning Tough Times into Teaching Moments

5min

Pandemic's Impact on Women's Workforce Equality

6min

Navigating Challenges in the Professional Landscape

19min

Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, the co-authors of Humor, Seriously: why humor is a secret weapon in business and life, join Scott to discuss their research, the four humor styles they’ve identified, and how to incorporate more levity into your workday. Jennifer and Noami also teach Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Follow Jennifer and Naomi on Twitter, @aaker and @nbagdonas. (11:44)

Check out their TedTalk here.

Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple’s move into mobility.

This Week’s Office Hours (44:03): investing in the post-COVID family (44:30), how the Big Four consulting firms can move into recurring revenue (51:27), and finding meaning within your work (56:46). Have a question for Scott? Email a voice recording to officehours@section4.com.

Algebra of Happiness: Who is in your kitchen cabinet? (62:28)

Additional Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic

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