Did you know that the most effective and successful leaders use humor to increase productivity, build relationships, and improve results?<\/p>\n
Humor, when properly used, will positively influence those around you, promote a sense of comfort and confidence, and reduce tension in individuals and teams.<\/p>\n
A sense of humor is part of the art of leadership, of getting along with people, of getting things done.
\n\u2013Dwight D. Eisenhower<\/p><\/blockquote>\nNumerous studies have been conducted and have found:<\/p>\n
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- Humor is a powerful form of persuasion<\/li>\n
- Humor promotes teamwork and camaraderie<\/li>\n
- Humor stimulates creativity<\/li>\n
- Humor improves lines of communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Humor is\u00a0linked with our emotional intelligence competencies.<\/h2>\n
Daniel Goleman,(EQ author\/expert) says:<\/p>\n
Research on humor at work reveals that a well-timed joke or playful laughter can stimulate creativity, open lines of communication, enhance a sense of connection and trust, and, of course make work more fun.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Bryan Lattimore states that humor can be used as:<\/p>\n
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- A way to break the ice in stiff or uncomfortable business situations<\/li>\n
- An effective bonding technique \u2013 a wonderful way to build common ground with other employees<\/li>\n
- A way to break down resistance<\/li>\n
- A much needed way to improve the content, enjoyment, and ultimately the productivity of meetings<\/li>\n
- A way to assign work when people can\u2019t take any more<\/li>\n
- A wonderful way to ease and control tension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Like any leadership behavior, the use of humor requires skill. For some, using humor is a natural talent, for others it\u2019s awkward. Tip: Avoid humor that is sexist, ethnic, political or religious since this is usually at someone\u2019s expense, and is likely to be disruptive and ill received.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone and give humor a try! Consider all the benefits provided by humor and ask yourself \u201cam I effectively leveraging it?<\/p>\n
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