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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.
Meet Our Next Presenter: Dr. Mike Cundall on the Power of Humor at Work
Discover how humor strengthens connection, boosts resilience, and supports workplace wellbeing with Dr. Mike Cundall’s research-based approach to thriving.
October Podcast of the Month
October’s Podcast of the Month features Workplace Psychology with Dr. Martha Grajdek on the power (and limits) of workplace humor. Learn how humor can strengthen relationships and workplace culture.
October Resource of the Month
Our October Resource of the Month, Funny Business: Using Humor for Good in the Workplace, explores how positive humor can strengthen workplace relationships, reduce stress, and support a culture of care.
Founder Podcast Feature
Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling joins the HR, Are You Listening? podcast to discuss toxic positivity, the importance of belonging, and why HR is mission critical to workplace wellbeing. Learn how leaders can create authentic, inclusive cultures where employees thrive.
Building a Culture of Movement: Reducing MSK Costs at Work
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions drive major costs for employers. Learn why culture is key to reducing pain and improving performance.
Best Practices to Integrate Safety and Wellbeing - WTT Connected Community Recap
Discover best practices for integrating physical and psychological safety into workplace wellbeing, with highlights from our WTT Connected Q3 discussion.
The Power of Effective Communication
Discover how clear, honest communication improves trust, reduces stress, and drives productivity, customer satisfaction, and employee confidence.
From Psychological Safety to Emotional Fitness
Discover how stress impacts the brain, why psychological safety matters, and how leaders can build workplaces where people thrive.
Founder Podcast Feature
Wellbeing Think Tank founder Chase Sterling joins the Create Magic at Work® podcast to share why workplace wellbeing is more than programs and perks. In this episode, she explains why “burnout is a systems issue,” how happy, healthy employees drive productivity, and why true culture change requires more than quick fixes.
September Podcast of the Month
Our September pick, Health and Safety To Go! by CCOHS, delivers practical, evidence-based episodes on topics such as inclusive PPE, psychological safety, and wellbeing at work —relevant to employers everywhere.
September Resource of the Month
Our September Resource of the Month is APA’s 2025 Work in America report, featuring new U.S. data on flexibility, stress, mental health, and psychological safety in a time of workplace change.
Stop Staring: Why Monitor Placement Matters
Tired eyes, headaches, or mid-afternoon fatigue? The culprit may not be your screen time, but where your monitor is placed. Here’s how smart monitor setup reduces eye strain and boosts productivity.
Make Your Workstation Work for You: Ergonomics as a Path to Wellbeing
Discover how ergonomic habits reduce musculoskeletal disorders, improve wellbeing, and deliver measurable ROI in the workplace.
Protecting Musculoskeletal Health at Work: Beyond Ergonomics
Learn how workplace ergonomics, physical activity, and safe job design prevent musculoskeletal disorders and support employee wellbeing.