Can laughter really be a leadership strategy?
In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, host David W. Carr speaks with Adam Christing, keynote speaker, founder of Clean Comedians, and author of The Laughter Factor: The 5 Humor Tactics to Link, Lift, and Lead.
Adam shares how humor can serve as a shortcut to trust, a spark for creativity, and a bridge that connects leaders to their teams. His five humor tactics—surprise, poke, in-jokes, wordplay, and amplify—show how laughter, when used with purpose, can transform culture and communication.
In this conversation, you’ll learn:
- Why leaders who use humor well build stronger trust and engagement
- How humor can break tension and foster resilience in challenging moments
- Practical ways to add humor to presentations, meetings, and daily leadership
- Why laughter is more than entertainment—it’s a tool for influence and connection
If you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur who wants to lead with more authenticity and connection, Adam’s insights will help you harness the power of humor to create lasting impact.
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