November Podcast of the Month
Podcast of the Month: Think Fast, Talk Smart
Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
This month at Wellbeing Think Tank, we are focusing on humor in business communication, because humor can create connection, reduce tension, and make important messages even more memorable.
That is why we are featuring an insightful episode from the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast, produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business:
🎙️ “Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication”.
In this episode, host Matt Abrahams interviews Stanford professor Jennifer Aaker and lecturer Naomi Bagdonas, co-authors of the bestselling book Humor, Seriously. They explain the science behind how humor works in professional settings and how to use it in ways that are effective, appropriate, and authentic.
Why We Love It
This episode is both smart and entertaining. It goes beyond telling people to “lighten up” and instead gives research-backed advice for using humor in real conversations, presentations, and leadership moments. You will walk away with new ways to connect and communicate without needing to be the funniest person in the room.
What you will learn:
Why humor helps people stay engaged and remember what you said
How humor affects power dynamics and builds trust
When humor can go wrong and how to avoid missteps
How to find your own natural humor style
As we explore humor as a tool for workplace wellbeing, this episode is a great reminder that communication is not just about sharing information. It is also about building connection and creating moments people remember.
🎧 Listen or watch the episode below, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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