To do: Laugh!

“Now more than ever, it’s time to take humor seriously.”
Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas,
co-authors of Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life 

At Advantage, we’re dedicated to helping organizations develop great people who are able to do the best work of their lives. It’s our “noble purpose” (a term coined by our thought leader partner Lisa McLeod, a global expert on noble purpose in business).

But doing your very best work isn’t possible if you’re unhappy or not able to tap into that sense of joy and purpose that makes life worthwhile. Making room for humor in our daily routine can be a game-changer, especially in difficult times.

Stanford University Graduate School of Business Professor Jennifer Aaker and Lecturer Naomi Bagdonas say that humor can be learned, and it’s up to all of us, especially leaders, to bring more of it (with discretion) into the workplace.

“Research shows that leaders with any sense of humor are seen as 27% more motivating and admired than those who don’t joke around,” Their employees are 15% more engaged, and their teams are more than twice as likely to solve a creativity challenge — all of which can translate into improved performance. Studies show that something as simple as adding a lighthearted line at the end of a sales pitch — like ‘My final offer is X and I’ll throw in my pet frog’ — can increase customers’ willingness to pay by 18%.”  – “How To Be Funny at Work” – Harvard Business Review

If you’re having a hard day, add just one more thing to your to-do list: Make time for some laughter. We all need it!

One great thing for 04.13.21 – Just for fun – we’re on Instagram!
Because great people wanna have some fun.

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