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

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 ...

Humor varies greatly from person to person, but psychologist Rod Martin boiled it down to four types.

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 ...

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 ...

Stanford professors and ‘Humor, Seriously’ authors Naomi Bagdonas and Jennifer Aaker, PhD, share exercises to deepen team relationships, accelerate trust, and elevate creativity. “We’ve found that ...

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 ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

In a pilot study, most people viewed humor as an effective parenting tool and that a parent or caregiver's use of humor affected the quality of their relationship with their children, according to new ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Humor & Harmony Weekend opened with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening (Aug. 8) then was followed by a comedy show and after party. Humor & Harmony host Curtis “50 Cent” ...

Three psychologists walk into a bar to compose a witty toast to the power of humor. Or rather I picked up the phone and called each of them about the subject. (I’m just terrible at telling jokes.) But ...