Cracking jokes in the office might seem like a shortcut to likability or leadership. But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards ...

Finding your place in today's economy is a bit like assembling a LEGO set without instructions — even if you're trying your best, the future result isn't entirely clear. Will it be a Phoenix, rising ...

Laughter can make us more relatable, more curious, and better able to connect, think, and work together. Stop being funny at work. Learn to think like a comedian instead Our own research—and a growing ...

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 ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ever thought you had the perfect joke, shared it with a colleague, and it fell flat? Or worse — offended someone? We spoke with several ...

“Humor is a life skill. It’s great at a party, and it’s great in a meeting. But it’s not just about being funny. It’s about understanding your audience, your timing and your intent,” said Kong, who ...

We can all relate to the second-hand embarrassment that creeps in when a manager attempts to make light of a bad situation and the joke falls flat. Crickets. After all, we expect our leaders to be the ...

How can you get ahead in your career and still enjoy the ride? Comedy works by bending and breaking norms – and when those rules aren’t broken in just the right way, it’s more likely to harm your ...

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...