Cracking jokes in the office might seem like a shortcut to likability or leadership. But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards ...

Being funny without being offensive is of paramount importance. This is particularly true for women, as a robust literature ...

There are many upsides to using humor at work. But when you don’t use it appropriately, it can backfire. Humor is like a screwdriver–an incredibly useful tool that often involves a twist. When used in ...

Ever noticed how difficult it is to spend a lot of time around someone who doesn’t have a sense of humor? More than just being dull, those interactions can actually get tense after a while. Chances ...

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kim Elsesser covers issues that impact women in the workplace. There's no shortage of advice for female leaders, and the latest is ...

Our minds are very good at finding ways to worry at work. Think about it. Actually, don’t think about it, because that’s part of the problem. We think about it too much. In Psychology Today, Mark ...

It’s high time we put the most enduring myths about human behavior to bed, and see the mind—and the world—as it is. Source: "My_Boss_Is_A_J-E-R-K!" by Nyttend/Public Domain How important is humor in ...

How do you develop motivation? Motivation is the affirmative desire to accomplish something, but it isn’t a prerequisite for accomplishing it. However, it sure can help. When you’re not feeling ...