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How to Thrive: Five Brain-Based Pillars for Lasting Wellbeing
Explore the neuroscience behind thriving and learn five evidence-based actions that improve mood, energy, and health through purpose and social connection.
Why Neuroscience Matters for Workplace Wellbeing
Explore how neuroscience enhances workplace wellbeing strategies by explaining stress, trust, psychological safety, and resilience, backed by brain science and practical research.
January Podcast of the Month
Neuroscientist Dr. Ben Rein joins From Our Neurons to Yours to explain how social connection shapes brain health, reduces stress, and supports resilience. Learn why relationships matter as much as sleep, diet, and exercise.
January Resource of the Month
Explore SIX, a neuroscience-based app created by Dr. Paul Zak to help individuals and organizations improve emotional wellbeing, connection, and culture. Free 1-month premium access included.
Laugh It Off: How Humor Restores Wellbeing and Connection at Work - Highlights from our Q4 Connected Meeting
Discover key insights from Wellbeing Think Tank’s Q4 WTT Connected event on how humor supports trust, psychological safety, and workplace wellbeing as organizations look ahead to 2026.
How to Use Humor in Business Communications: Understanding What Makes Us Laugh
Humor isn’t just for the breakroom, it’s a powerful tool in professional communication. In Part 1 of this series, Dr. Mike Cundall explores the psychology behind humor and how incongruity and play can enhance business messaging.
December Podcast of the Month
Explore the neuroscience and social power of laughter in this entertaining episode of BBC’s Inside Science, featuring Professor Sophie Scott and comedian Miles Jupp. Learn why laughter matters for workplace wellbeing and human connection.
December Resource of the Month
Explore the science behind humor in leadership with this systematic review from Frontiers in Psychology. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how leaders can use humor to foster workplace wellbeing and team connection.
The Art of Humor at Work: Recapping Our Be Well Session with Lisa David Olson
In this lively BeWell Series session, humorist Lisa David Olson showed how laughter can build trust, boost well-being, and strengthen workplace relationships. Explore key takeaways, activities, and insights from an interactive event that reminded us all: joy is a leadership tool.
Creating Events That Connect: How to Build Belonging at Conferences (In Person or Online)
True wellbeing starts with connection, and events that prioritize social belonging create more impact, engagement, and joy. Here's how we’re building meaningful experiences at our 6th Annual Summit and across our event calendar all year long.
Gratitude at Work: A Strategic Practice for Wellbeing and Retention
Showing appreciation to employees isn’t just a seasonal gesture, it’s a proven strategy to improve retention, morale, and organizational health. Explore evidence-based ways to embed gratitude into your work culture and discover creative appreciation ideas from Wellbeing Think Tank and Reward Gateway.
Appreciation That Sparks Joy: Using Humor to Build a Culture of Recognition
Employee appreciation is powerful and even more so when you add a little humor. Explore fun, inclusive ways to show your team they matter, plus 10 creative activity ideas from Reward Gateway.
Everyday Improv: What Life (and Work) Can Learn from the Stage
Think improv is only for comedians? Think again. In this guest post, business humorist and TEDx speaker Lisa David Olson reveals how the principles of improvisation show up in everyday life, and how saying “yes, and…” can strengthen communication, creativity, and team dynamics at work.
Responding with Humor: A Choice
Discover how humor can serve as a powerful tool in navigating tough situations, from everyday stress to potential conflict. In this guest blog, Dr. Mike Cundall explores how laughter helps us reset, reconnect, and respond with empathy in the face of tension.
Meet Our Next Presenter: Lisa David Olson
Discover how humor expert Lisa David Olson helps organizations boost communication, trust, and team morale through laughter. Learn practical, research-backed strategies to foster connection, creativity, and psychological safety at work.
November Podcast of the Month
Our November pick from Stanford’s Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast explores how humor can make business communication more persuasive, memorable, and human.
November Resource of the Month
Our November Resource of the Month is a practical, research-backed guide for using humor as a leadership tool. Learn how to build trust, ease tension, and communicate with authenticity.
The Restorative Power of Laughter: Highlights from Our Session with Mike Cundall
Laughter is more than a morale booster, it's a proven strategy for lowering stress, improving team cohesion, and boosting workplace performance. In this recap of our Q4 Educational Intensive, Dr. Mike Cundall shares how humor can be used intentionally to create healthier, more engaged teams.
Humor as a Culture Builder: How Laughter Helps Teams Thrive
Laughter isn’t just a mood booster, it’s a strategic tool for workplace wellbeing. Learn how humor reduces stress, builds trust, and helps teams thrive, backed by evidence-based research.
Helpful Humor: Introducing the Ta-Da! List.
Discover how humor and gratitude can shift your mindset from to-do to to-done. Dr. Mike Cundall shares how his “Ta-Da!” list celebrates everyday wins.