Laughter is not a distraction from serious work; it is the foundation upon which serious work becomes possible.

Humor doesn’t just sell—it sells well, and that’s no joke. There are any number of stats to validate it. Research from Oracle indicates that 90% of consumers are more likely to recall a product or ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

NPR's Sacha Pfieffer speaks to comedian Chris Duffy about his new book, "Humor Me." In it, he explores how laughing can be therapeutic and argues that humor can be taught, lost and regained. Chris ...

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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 ...

Do you have that one friend who says the most absurd dark joke at the dinner table and leaves everyone stunned? If not, sorry to break it to you, but you might be that person. Some people just love ...