How to Use Humour as a Professional Superpower

×

Expand

Image courtesy of How To Academy.

At Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach some of the world’s best business minds how to build levity into their organizations and lives.

Some people think the workplace is no place for funny business. But a recent survey of more than 700 CEOs showed that 98% prefer job candidates with a sense of humor, and 84% think that funny employees do better work. With good reason: research has shown that humor makes us appear more competent and confident, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience during difficult times.

Both lecturers at Stanford, comedian Naomi Bagdonas and psychologist Jennifer Aaker’s research into humor has shown that exhibiting humor in the workplace can enhance our influence and status, build bonds and defuse tension within teams, enhance creativity and problem-solving, and even make us more likeable.

Based on one of the most oversubscribed courses among Stanford MBAs, and drawing on behavioral science, advice from world-class comedians and stories from senior leaders, this talk will teach you how to:

• Enhance creativity and problem-solving
• Influence and motivate others
• Build bonds and defuse tension within teams
• Create a culture where colleagues feel safe, appreciated and joyful

Humor is a superpower. If you’re not using it, the joke’s on you.

For more events check our online events calendar.