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 ...

Laughter can make us more relatable, more curious, and better able to connect, think, and work together. Stop being funny at work. Learn to think like a comedian instead Our own research—and a growing ...

This post was coauthored by CMC student Carly Kirsch. Workplaces are often stress-inducing. What can be done to lighten the work stress-load? Humor is one antidote. The Benefits of Humor There is good ...

In general, leaders who use humor in the workplace are more effective than non-humorous leaders. Research clearly shows that humorous leaders can create warm and comfortable work environments and ...

Business environments that foster innovative work behavior can become more competitive. If employees can introduce new ideas, processes, and solutions, then the company can thrive. An intriguing, yet ...

When asked to describe an ideal organizational leader, many people might be inclined to use quite serious adjectives such as solemn, determined or results-oriented. Yet one trait is not only often ...

We can all relate to the second-hand embarrassment that creeps in when a manager attempts to make light of a bad situation and the joke falls flat. Crickets. After all, we expect our leaders to be the ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Ever thought you had the perfect joke, shared it with a colleague, and it fell flat? Or worse — offended someone? We spoke with several ...

How can you get ahead in your career and still enjoy the ride? Comedy works by bending and breaking norms – and when those rules aren’t broken in just the right way, it’s more likely to harm your ...