10/27/2026
Who doesn’t like to laugh? A little humor at work can go a long way! The right joke can lighten the mood, reduce stress, and help people connect.
But leaders don't have to be the office comedian. Sometimes a genuine laugh, a little fun, or simply not taking yourself too seriously is enough.
Work is serious. That doesn't mean it can't be fun, too.
Many studies suggest that humor is a useful leadership tool. Leaders with a sense of humor are seen as 27% more motivating, executives rated as outstanding tended to use humor twice as much as those deemed average, and leader humor, in general, can relieve stress and boredom by boosting engagement a...