In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...

In a talk filled with historical remembrances and nostalgia—the type only possible after decades in civic life—and sprinkled with jokes and a hearty laugh, former U.S. presidential adviser David ...

In general, leaders who use humor in the workplace are more effective than non-humorous leaders. Research clearly shows that humorous leaders can create warm and comfortable work environments and ...

I recently came upon Reba McEntire’s simple, yet profound quote, “To thrive in life, you need three bones: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” It immediately resonated with me as a great ...

When a skeptic tells you that humor has no place in the workplace, it is tempting to respond with a joke. Resist that urge. The stronger move is to respond with clarity, evidence, and a calm ...

Bosses who make too many jokes can actually harm employee wellbeing, a new study found. The study, from academics at three elite universities, looked at the impacts of fake positive reactions to jokes ...

Nic Mitchell treats the Duke’s Mayo Bowl as a reward, bringing joy, humor and leadership into his final Mississippi State ...