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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques223. Laughing Matters: Levity, Leadership, and Lasting ConnectionBy lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections.Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections.Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in the field of communication, recognize how crucial levity is to our professional and personal interactions. “It’s easy to think of [humor] as this extra bonus thing,” says Wood Brooks. “What we find is it’s incredibly core to how people are relating to each othe...
2025-08-1924 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2Stanford experts answer live questions on leadership, authenticity, and communication.What happens when four top Stanford thinkers take live questions from a room full of leaders? In Part 2 of this special Think Fast, Talk Smart series from the Stanford LEAD Me2We Conference, Matt Abrahams and his panel of expert GSB faculty—Allison Kluger, Naomi Bagdonas, Christian Wheeler, and Nir Halevy—answer questions from a live audience. They cover real-world challenges around leadership, authenticity, psychological safety, and managing your reputation in complex environments. With honest reflections and actionable advice, their answers offer a candid look at what it t...
2025-04-0314 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1Effective leadership begins with the way you communicate.Leading with impact isn’t about speaking louder—it’s about communicating in ways that resonate with what people already value. In Part 1 of this special two-part series from the Stanford LEAD Me2We Conference, Matt Abrahams brings together four expert GSB faculty—Allison Kluger, Nir Halevy, Christian Wheeler, and Naomi Bagdonas—to explore how to lead and communicate with intention. They share how authenticity builds trust, why discomfort is essential for growth, how to design space for serendipity, and the role AI can play in expanding—not replacing—human potentia...
2025-04-0133 min
No Stupid Questions210. What Makes a Good Sense of Humor?What is the evolutionary purpose of laughter? What’s the difference between Swedish depression and American depression? And why aren’t aliens interested in abducting Mike? SOURCES:Jennifer Aaker, professor of marketing at Stanford University.Judd Apatow, film director, screenwriter, and comedian.Fredrik Backman, author.Naomi Bagdonas, lecturer in management at Stanford University.James Corden, actor, comedian, and former late-night television host.Dick Costolo, former C.E.O. of Twitter.Carol Dweck, professor of psychology at Stanford University.Jimmy Fallon, comedian and late-night television host.Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of psychology and public affairs at Princeton Univer...
2024-09-0838 min
Work BetterWhy We Need More Humor at Work with Jennifer Aaker + Naomi Bagdonas (S4: E8)What’s so funny? Turns out humor at work is for more than just a good laugh. It can help us influence people and be more creative. Authors Naomi Bagdonas and Dr. Jennifer Aaker join the Work Better podcast to share how our brains change when we laugh, why humor isn’t just for extroverts and how more laughter can make a big impact on business.
Naomi Bagdonas is a Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an Executive Coach. She helps leaders be more creative, flexible and resilient in the face of change by facilitating interactive sessions for...
2024-06-1030 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI EditionCelebrating 6 Years: Epic Global Birthday SpecialHoly Dooley - we are now 6 years old!!! To celebrate this epic milestone for the show, we are taking the equivalent of a First Class Round the World ticket to hear from the most amazing, impactful and wise guests - all in this one episode! From the UK’s House of Lords, to the woman who has been declared as being responsible for creating the most exciting constitutional democracy in the world. From a global design icon and author to an internationally recognised and lauded Social Entrepreneur from Ethiopia. We hear...
2024-06-0623 min
TED Talks DailyWhy great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasThere's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor: why it's a secret weapon to build bonds, power, creativity and resilience -- and how we can all have more of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-04-1209 min
How To!How To Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2024-04-0233 min
Slate CultureHow To!: Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2024-04-0233 min
Slate ConversationsHow To!: Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2024-04-0233 min
Slate AdviceHow To!: Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2024-04-0233 min
Right Here! Right Now!RE-RELEASE The Impact of Humor - Right Here! Right Now!RE-RELEASE today on APRIL FOOL'S DAY! And why not, people!? Let's have some more fun with this topic! Today - Right Here! Right Now! We are talking Humor today people!! We will dive into the Science of humor as we review some great insights in the book "Humor, Seriously - Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)” This book is by Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas: Dr. Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; Naomi is a lecturer at the Stanford Gra...
2024-04-0120 min
Slate BooksHow To!: Humor, Seriously!Did you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2024-03-2634 minSlate ConversationsHow To!: Make Humor Your Superpower (Encore)Did you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2024-03-2634 minSlate AdviceHow To!: Make Humor Your Superpower (Encore)Did you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2024-03-2634 minSlate CultureHow To!: Make Humor Your Superpower (Encore)Did you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2024-03-2634 min
The Next Big Idea DailyS34 E2: "Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life" by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach the popular course "Humor: Serious Business" at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where they help some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds infuse more humor and levity into their work and lives. In "Humor, Seriously," they draw on findings by behavioral scientists, world-class comedians, and inspiring business leaders to reveal how humor works and—more importantly—how you can use more of it, better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-09-2614 min
Something You Should KnowSYSK Choice: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon & Healthier Relationship FightingIt’s not too early to think about Mother’s Day. It’s not that far away. So, who started it? How did it all begin. Listen as I begin this episode with a brief explanation of the origins of Mother’s Day and how it got pretty nasty for a while. https://www.rd.com/list/history-of-mothers-day/Who doesn’t enjoy a good laugh? And laughing also turns out to be really good for you. Laughing has been linked to a longer life and enjoy of host of other benefits. So incorporating more humor, laughter and lightness i...
2023-03-1152 min
The EntreLeadership PodcastWhy Humor Is a Secret Weapon at Work with Naomi BagdonasJoin us as our host, George Kamel, talks with Naomi Bagdonas. She’s a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an executive coach. Naomi is also a coauthor of the bestselling book, Humor, Seriously. In this episode, she shares the benefits of humor at work, the different humor styles we use, and what to do when a joke doesn’t land. Later, George chats with Kacy Maxwell—the executive director of marketing for EntreLeadership. He shares when not to use humor at work (from personal experience). When figuring out what type of humor is appropriate for the wo...
2022-09-2643 min
Slate CareersHow To Crack Up Your Coworkers (Without Being Offensive)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2022-07-2633 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques62. Rethinks: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in CommunicationIn the kickoff to our Summer Learning Series, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes. This interview features Stanford GSB faculty members Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas and gives specific insights into how humor can transform your communication at home and at work. At the time of this episode, their book Humor, Seriously was just set to launch.Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn
2022-07-0531 min
Losing ControlEpisode 9: Meditation and HumorLosing Control is a podcast about the yips. But this episode isn’t about the yips. It’s about two of the tools athletes and elite performers utilize to maintain a healthy mind: meditation and humor. Dr. Amishi Jha studies meditation and its impact on our attention, stress levels, and performance. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas study humor, and the power of a mindset of levity. Part of the yips story is about how we live our lives, and on this episode of Losing Control, host Justin Su’a shines a light on a practice and a quality that can ha...
2022-06-0849 minRight Here! Right Now!The Impact of Humor - Right Here! Right Now!We are talking Humor today people!! We will dive into the Science of humor as we review some great insights in the book "Humor, Seriously - Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)” This book is by Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas: Dr. Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business; Naomi is a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an executive coach. We will explore the benefits of humor and levity in the workplace and help to...
2022-04-2420 min
TED BusinessWhy great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasThere's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor: why it's a secret weapon to build bonds, power, creativity and resilience -- and how we can all have more of it.For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application: ted.com/ideasearch.
2022-03-2113 min
Into the Magic ShopJennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas: The power of humor and why it can change everythingHumor can be your biggest secret weapon in business. So much so, this episode’s guests, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, wrote the book, ‘Humor, Seriously’, about it. In this episode of Into The Magic Shop, Jennifer and Naomi discuss just how much humor can impact business and how it can ultimately change everything. Because humor isn’t just an emotional response, it plays a huge role on our mental and physical health, as well as our general well being, it even affects our longevity:“The biggest thing to overcome is...
2022-03-1651 min
10% Happier with Dan HarrisA Serious Case for Humor | Jennifer Aaker & Naomi BagdonasA common denominator among all of the great meditation teachers is a sense of humor. They take the teaching seriously, but they don’t take themselves seriously. So perhaps there’s a link between human flourishing and humor. That’s not to say you have to be hilarious in order to be happy, but it clearly helps a great deal not to take yourself so seriously. And it turns out that humor is a skill. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas co-teach a course at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, called, “Humor: Serious Business.” They also co-aut...
2022-03-021h 07
B-Well TogetherHumor, Seriously with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, Co-Authors of “Humor, Seriously"Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas take center stage with a discussion on the role humor plays in leading a fulfilling life and career. Jennifer is a behavioral scientist and Professor and Naomi is an executive coach and media consultant. Together they’ve co-authored their new book, “Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and in Life.”Jennifer and Naomi join us today to speak about the importance of laughter, why shared laughter is one of the quickest paths to connection, how humor impacts our brains and bodies, and why humor is vital...
2022-02-1437 minHow To!How To Crack Up Your Coworkers (Without Being Offensive)Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, the most hilarious hedge fund guy we’ve ever met. They swap stories about office jokes that fell flat, how to navigate a suddenly tense situation and what to do if your humor accidentally offends someone (especially your bo...
2022-02-0133 minHow To!How To Make Humor Your SuperpowerDid you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2022-01-2537 minHow To!How To Make Humor Your SuperpowerDid you know that we, as a society, have fallen off a comedy cliff? No joke. Studies have shown that we largely stop laughing when we enter our mid-twenties, which is a shame because delighting in humor has a ton of health benefits. Plus, being perceived as funny can actually make people think you’re more intelligent, more competent, and even better looking! So on this episode of How To!, the first in a two-part series, we bring on Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of Humor, Seriously!, and Michael Terry, an amateur comedian who is working in the funniest of places: hi...
2022-01-2534 min
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2022-01-2413 min
The New Rules of BusinessSo a CEO Walks into a Bar...Humor can bring people together. But in the wrong context, it can be disastrous. So how can leaders make sure they’re using it to their advantage? Enter Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, Stanford Business School professors and co-authors of Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Jennifer and Naomi join Carolyn and Lindsay to break down the distinctions between levity, humor, and comedy, and the secrets to make humor the sharpest tool in your belt.Find us on LinkedIn and if you’re inte...
2022-01-1830 min
TED Podcast | BusinessPor qué los grandes líderes se toman en serio el humor | Jennifer Aaker y Naomi BagdonasEn el actual mundo laboral existe la creencia errónea de que los líderes necesitan ser serios todo el tiempo para que los tomen en serio. Los estudios cuentan una historia diferente. Basándose en el curso que imparten en la Escuela de Postgrado de Negocios Stanford, la científica del comportamiento Jennifer Aaker y la estratega corporativa Naomi Bagdonas ahondan en el sorprendente poder del humor: por qué es un arma secreta para forjar vínculos, ganar poder, fomentar la creatividad y la resiliencia. También nos explican cómo podemos desarrollar un mayor sentido del humor.
2022-01-1310 minTEDTalks NegóciosPor que grandes líderes levam o humor a sério | Jennifer Aaker e Naomi BagdonasHá uma crença equivocada no mundo do trabalho de hoje de que os líderes precisam ser sérios o tempo todo para serem levados a sério. A pesquisa conta uma história diferente. Com base no curso que ministram na Graduate School of Business de Stanford, a cientista comportamental Jennifer Aaker e a estrategista corporativa Naomi Bagdonas se aprofundam no surpreendente poder do humor: por que ele é uma arma secreta para construir laços, poder, criatividade e resiliência - e como todos nós podemos ter mais humor.
2022-01-1310 minTED Talks BusinessWhy great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasThere's a mistaken belief in today's working world that leaders need to be serious all the time to be taken seriously. The research tells a different story. Based on the course they teach at Stanford's Graduate School of Business, behavioral scientist Jennifer Aaker and corporate strategist Naomi Bagdonas delve into the surprising power of humor: why it's a secret weapon to build bonds, power, creativity and resilience -- and how we can all have more of it.
2022-01-1310 minTEDTalks NegociosPor qué los grandes líderes se toman en serio el humor | Jennifer Aaker y Naomi BagdonasEn el actual mundo laboral existe la creencia errónea de que los líderes necesitan ser serios todo el tiempo para que los tomen en serio. Los estudios cuentan una historia diferente. Basándose en el curso que imparten en la Escuela de Postgrado de Negocios Stanford, la científica del comportamiento Jennifer Aaker y la estratega corporativa Naomi Bagdonas ahondan en el sorprendente poder del humor: por qué es un arma secreta para forjar vínculos, ganar poder, fomentar la creatividad y la resiliencia. También nos explican cómo podemos desarrollar un mayor sentido del humor.
2022-01-1310 minTEDTalks EconomiePourquoi les grands dirigeants prennent l'humour au sérieux | Jennifer Aaker et Naomi BagdonasIl y a une croyance erronée dans le monde du travail actuel qui nous laisse penser que les dirigeants doivent être constamment sérieux pour être pris au sérieux. Mais la recherche nous montre une autre réalité. Les scientifiques du comportement et professeurs à la haute école de gestion de Stanford, Jennifer Aaker et Naomi Bagdonas creusent le sujet du pouvoir surprenant de l'humour : les raisons pour lesquelles c'est une arme secrète pour créer du lien, du pouvoir, de la créativité et de la résilience et comment nous pouvons faire monter en puissance l'humour dans nos vies...
2022-01-1310 minTEDTalks WirtschaftWarum gute Führungskräfte Humor ernst nehmen | Jennifer Aaker und Naomi BagdonasIn der heutigen Arbeitswelt herrscht der Irrglaube, dass Führungskräfte immer ernst sein müssen, um ernst genommen zu werden. Die Forschung zeigt ein anderes Bild. Basierend auf dem Kurs, den sie an der Stanford Graduate School of Business unterrichten, untersuchen die Verhaltenswissenschaftlerin Jennifer Aaker und die Unternehmensstrategin Naomi Bagdonas die überraschende Kraft von Humor: Warum er eine Geheimwaffe ist, um Bindungen, Macht, Kreativität und Widerstandsfähigkeit aufzubauen - und wie wir alle mehr davon haben können.
2022-01-1310 min
Prime Venture Partners Podcast#77 How Humor can Boost Creativity and Trust at Workplace with Jennifer Aaker & Naomi BagdonasNaomi Bagdonas & Jennifer Aaker Authors Humor, Seriously chat with Sanjay Swamy, Managing Partner Prime Venture Partners.Dr. Jennifer Aaker is a behavioural scientist, author, and General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Coulter Family Fellow. She studies how purpose and meaning shape the choices individuals make and how technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mixed Reality (XR) are redefining human interaction.Naomi Bagdonas is a bestselling author, innovation strategist, media coach, and Lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. At Stanford's Graduate School of Business, she teaches courses at the...
2021-11-1937 min
Talks at GoogleEp186 - Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas | Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeHumor is serious business. And that’s a fact backed by cold, hard research. Humor builds bonds, defuses tension, boosts innovation, and bolsters resilience through hard times. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class called “Humor: Serious Business”, at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, a course that has helped some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds have more joy in their work and lives. In their book Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life, Jennifer and Naomi share advice from world-class comedians, findings from behavioral s...
2021-10-191h 02Talks at GoogleJennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas | Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and LifeHumor is serious business. And that’s a fact backed by cold, hard research. Humor builds bonds, defuses tension, boosts innovation, and bolsters resilience through hard times. That’s why Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas teach a class called “Humor: Serious Business”, at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, a course that has helped some of the world’s most hard-driving, blazer-wearing business minds have more joy in their work and lives. In their book Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life, Jennifer and Naomi share advice from world-class comedians, findings from behavioral s...
2021-10-191h 02
How I WorkWant to be more persuasive, have better recall, and think more creatively? You need to laugh more!Working can be hard work… obviously. But that doesn’t mean it should only be hard work. Studies show we laugh and smile less as we enter our 20s - which is when most of us enter the full-time workforce. Given how much of our lives we spend at work, we all want to make it a bit more fun. But the good news for the boss is - laughing more often at work makes us better at our jobs! So the question is: how do we become funnier? Naom...
2021-10-1807 min
Free Food For ThoughtNaomi BagdonasOn this week's episode, Sophie and Baron sat down to chat with Naomi Bagdonas, an alumna of CMC, lecturer at Stanford, and author of Humor, Seriously. In this episode we discussed Naomi's journey from the consulting world to comedy, the importance of humor in serious settings, and advice for how to navigate difficult professional and personal situations.
2021-10-1224 minHow I WorkBEST OF: How to bring more comedy into your next stand-up meeting, with Naomi Bagdonas***BEST OF HOW I WORK***Does business really need to be so serious? Stanford Business School humour lecturer Naomi Bagdonas believes there’s always room for humour, even when you’re trying to accomplish very serious things. She’s found utilising humour can boost innovation, foster creativity, and bolster resilience through hard times. Naomi says bringing levity into your day-to-day exchanges can diffuse tension and help your colleagues understand you on a deeper level. She shares tips from her book Humor, Ser...
2021-09-2952 min
Bregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, SeriouslyCan you learn to be funnier—and bring humor to the workplace? In their newest book, Humour, Seriously, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas explore the…The post Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously first appeared on Bregman Partners.
2021-08-2334 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, SeriouslyCan you learn to be funnier—and bring humor to the workplace? In their newest book, Humour, Seriously, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas explore the…The post Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously first appeared on Bregman Partners.
2021-08-2334 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, SeriouslyCan you learn to be funnier—and bring humor to the workplace? In their newest book, Humour, Seriously, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas explore the…
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2021-08-2334 minBregman Leadership PodcastEpisode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, SeriouslyCan you learn to be funnier—and bring humor to the workplace? In their newest book, Humour, Seriously, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas explore the…
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2021-08-2334 minHow I WorkMy Favourite Tip: Naomi Bagdonas - how to make anything funnyHow can you inject a bit of humour into your work day? And why does the work feel so much better when you’re able to share a few laughs with your colleagues? Naomi Bagdonas teaches humour as part of a purpose and leadership course at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. She also coaches top executives in the art of comedy. She shares some comedy one-on-one that will give you a simple framework to start bringing more humour into the workplace and more comedy into your next pre...
2021-08-0210 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI EditionHow to be a Great People PersonThis week’s episode is all about becoming a great ‘people person’. It’s something we believe is probably the most important trait of a great leader. Of course, it’s not always easy to do, particularly these days when many of us are working from home at least some part of each week. Thanks to Covid, we’re all losing a bit of ‘muscle tone’ when it comes to building and maintaining healthy working relationships with our colleagues, direct reports and networks.But fear not as we have just the info you need...
2021-06-0918 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastGet More from Reading your Favorite Books with Pique founder Bec WeeksOn this episode of Behavioral Grooves we chat with the founder of the engaging new app PIQUE. Bec Weeks is a behavioral scientist turned accidental entrepreneur! By joining forces with some of the brightest minds in behavioral science, including partners Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir and Mike Norton, they have developed an amazing app that accompanies your favorite books.
Pique takes users' interests in books to a new level with their slogan: Don't just read the book. DO the book. By using insights from psychology research, the app creates three-minute adventures that change how you see yourself and...
2021-06-0653 min
Aiming for the Moon46. The Serious Business of Humor: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas (Bestselling Authors of "Humor, Seriously")Send us a textAs we get older, we get "oldwashed. " In other words, we lose our sense of humor. However, contrary to popular ideas, being extra serious is not a good attribute. And no, that's not just a personal opinion. In this episode, the bestselling authors of "Humor, Seriously," Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, discuss the actual research that suggests laughter may just be the secret ingredient in a successful personal and professional life. Don't get "oldwashed." Instead, join our fascinating discussion about the serious implications of humor. Our Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/
2021-05-2122 min
Natural Born Thinkers"Humour can help unlock your creative potential…seriously!"What if laughing more could increase your creative capacity?In this podcast I talk to Naomi Bagdonas, co-author of the immediate US national best-seller, Humor, Seriously: Why humor is a superpower at work and in life. Naomi discusses the neuroscience, mindset and techniques that enable humour and how humour can increase power, resilience, human connection and creativity. References:“Humor, Seriously: Why humor is a superpower at work and in life”, Naomi Bagdonas and Jennifer AakerWebsite: https://www.humorseriously.com/
2021-05-0352 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual CommunicationIt has been over a year since millions of people have switched from office work to working from home. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, lecturer and host Matt Abrahams highlights guests’ top takeaways on how to best communicate, share information, and cultivate a professional presence though the screen. “I think we have to find ways to reduce cognitive overload,” says Professor and Senior Associate Dean Sarah Soule. “I now offer my information in much smaller pieces interspersed with breakout groups.”Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@faste...
2021-04-1609 min
The NO BULL$H!# Marketing Podcast403: Can Making Fun of a New Initiative Help It Succeed?Leaders drive change, plain and simple. It's a big part of what we do and how we're evaluated over the long-term. How we communicate the why of the change is often as important as the actual change itself. Some might even say it's more important.You as a leader, need to leverage the power of storytelling to reach, connect, and engage with each of your key target audiences to drive the positive change.In this episode, Dave highlights how PwC successfully communicated a new initiative by leveraging humor.
2021-04-0606 min
God FodderS4, E4: The Truth About LaughterIs humor underrated? Greg and Keith discuss the November 10, 2020, All in the Mind episode where Stanford Business School researchers Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, authors of Humour Seriously, blame the workplace, starting at the age of twenty-three. They say humor should be “a tool for resilience and success at work” as it has “some surprisingly powerful effects on the mind that we should all embrace.” Plus Keith is in the Hot Seat with four questions on laughter, and Keith and Greg each share a life's most embarrassing moment. #laughter #allinthemind #godfodderpodcast #fodderheads
2021-03-2640 min
Candid ContributionsS2 Ep8: Why did the Java developer wear glasses?We're back from a break, and talking about humour. Should we be funny in work situations? How do you avoid getting it wrong? What does having a sense of humour even mean? We all need more levity in our lives. Using humour can be incredibly powerful, but also quite risky. According to 'Humor Seriously' there are four primary humour styles: the Stand-up, the Sweetheart, the Magnet, and the Sniper. We discuss our varying styles and gain some insights into how to wield humour for good whilst avoiding the pitfalls. We've added a link to the Humor...
2021-03-2549 minHow I WorkBring more comedy into your next stand-up meeting, with Naomi BagdonasDoes business really need to be so serious? Stanford Business School humour lecturer Naomi Bagdonas believes there’s always room for humour, even when you’re trying to accomplish very serious things. She’s found utilising humour can boost innovation, foster creativity, and bolster resilience through hard times. Naomi says bringing levity into your day-to-day exchanges can diffuse tension and help your colleagues understand you on a deeper level. She shares tips from her book Humor, Seriously, written with Jennifer Aaker, on how to incorporate hum...
2021-03-2452 minSomething You Should KnowThe Power and Benefits of Humor & How to Fight Better with Your PartnerMother's Day is just around the corner. Who started it? Listen as I begin this episode with a brief explanation of the origins of Mother's Day and how it got pretty ugly for a while. https://www.rd.com/list/history-of-mothers-day/Human beings like to laugh - we enjoy humor. It also turns out to be really good for you. People who laugh a lot live longer and enjoy of host of other benefits. Incorporating more humor, laughter and lightness into your life has more benefits than you can imagine according to Naomi Bagdonas who is a...
2021-03-2252 min
FranklinCovey On LeadershipEpisode #145 Jennifer Aaker & Naomi BagdonasLevity For Leaders | Join Stanford professor Dr. Jennifer Aaker and executive coach Naomi Bagdonas, co-authors of Humor, Seriously, as they share the business benefits of bringing laughter and light-heartedness to the workplace.
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Assess Your Communication Style: Use humor as a means to build trust and nurture an inclusive culture. Improve your ability to communicate effectively with these four tips.https://resources.franklincovey.com/blog/assess-your-communication-style
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2021-03-0931 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 316 | Why Humor Is A Secret Weapon In Business And Life--And How Anyone Can Harness It, Even YouThe Power of Levity for Project Teams We’re talking about humor today and I'm joined by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas. They’re the authors of a new book entitled Humor, Seriously. It’s a great read and in today’s discussion, you’re going to learn how bringing more levity to your team pays back in a big way. Learn more about Jennifer and Naomi at HumorSeriously.com/. Accelerate Your Ability to Lead We've opened up applications for this year's Leadership Fast Track Program. Join other listeners from around...
2021-02-2051 min
The Psychology PodcastJennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas || How Humor Can Save The WorldToday it’s great to chat with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas on the podcast. Dr. Jennifer Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and a leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape individual choices and how technology can positively impact both human well-being and company growth. Her work has been widely published in lead in scientific journals and featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and Science. A recipient of the Distinguished Scientific Achievement Award and the MBA Professor of the Year, Aaker counts wi...
2021-02-111h 03
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayThe Attention GraphDr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, the co-authors of Humor, Seriously: why humor is a secret weapon in business and life, join Scott to discuss their research, the four humor styles they’ve identified, and how to incorporate more levity into your workday. Jennifer and Noami also teach Humor: Serious Business at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Follow Jennifer and Naomi on Twitter, @aaker and @nbagdonas. (11:44)Check out their TedTalk here. Scott opens with his thoughts on Apple’s move into mobility.This Week’s Office Hours (44:03): investing in the post-COVID family (44:30), how the...
2021-02-111h 07
The Family ArchivesJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - #1940-1It's time to laugh. Weird, right? It's been a solid year since the last time the majority of Americans did anything but worry and be mad. That is not healthy. Lower those cortisol levels by growing a sense of humor. It's not too hard. Jennifer and Naomi will teach you how. Or at least tell you why.
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2021-02-0351 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable PeopleJennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - Authors of Humor Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)Humor in business? Absolutely! This week on Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People, Guy spoke with the co-authors of Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (and how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas. They shared their stories and research based on their popular class at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. The pair believe that humor is an effective and under-leveraged tool for power, offering a competitive advantage against peers, higher retention rates of employees, innovative solutions, and teams that are more resilient to stress.
In this episode, you'll learn:
What stories...
2021-02-031h 02
Yap CityHow to be Funnier with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasWhat happens when a behavioral scientist from Stanford and a professional comedian meet? They dissect how humor impacts the brain, obviously! Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas join Brit to teach us all about the science of being funny, the many awesome benefits of laughter, and how we can bring more comedy into our lives. They also have a new book called 'Humor, Seriously' that breaks down the power of harnessing humor in the workplace and beyond. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-02-0349 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimmDr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, co-authors of Humor, Seriously and faculty at Stanford: "Humor creates a window into authenticity and trust."Do you ever feel like you don’t show your real personality at work? Our guests this week, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, say unfortunately, that’s pretty common. They teach at Stanford’s business school. And through their research, they found it’s okay - and important - to show your coworkers that you’re human. Which includes having a sense of humor. This week, they sat down with us to share why laughter really can be the best medicine...especially in a Zoom meeting. In this episode, Dr. Aaker and Naomi share tips...
2021-02-0335 min
Get Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Audiobook by Jennifer AakerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 424555
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Jennifer Aaker, Naomi Bagdonas
Narrator: Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis, Naomi Bagdonas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 6:05:33
Language: English
Release date: 02-02-21
Publisher: Random House (Audio)
Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Career Development, Health & Wellness, General Comedy
Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class...
2021-02-026h 05
Indulge In This Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Communication Skills
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanfo...
2021-02-026h 05Embark On Into A Binge-Worthy Full Audiobook At Home.Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Sta...
2021-02-026h 05Dive Into The Powerful Full Audiobook Now, Knowledge Hunters!Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanfo...
2021-02-026h 05
HBR IdeaCastHow Many Managers Does It Take to Change a Lightbulb?Jennifer Aaker, a Stanford professor, and Naomi Bagdonas, an executive coach, say that, even in times of stress and crisis, leaders should use and encourage good humor and levity at work as a way of building employee morale and engagement. That doesn’t mean you have to tell jokes all the time. Instead, figure out what kind of humor works best for you and learn to pinpoint the opportunities for using it to best effect. They explain what makes things funny (hint: surprise) and the pitfalls managers should avoid. Aaker and Bagdonas are the authors of the book Humor, Se...
2021-02-0225 min
Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney JohnsonJennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas: Humor, SeriouslyLaughing lowers stress – so much so – that simply the anticipation of laughter, just thinking about it, decreases cortisol (stress hormone) and epinephrine (our flight hormone) by 39 and 70% respectively. Our guests this episode, Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, understand this better than most. The two teach “Humor: Serious Business”, at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. This course is designed to help the business minded serious folk experience, through humor, more joy in their lives. Jennifer and Naomi have documented their insights and learnings in their latest book, Humor, Seriously Jennifer and Naomi share their scientific based discoverie...
2021-02-0250 minExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Communication Skills
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanfo...
2021-02-026h 05
Explore the Latest Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer APlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: February 2, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Sta...
2021-02-0210 minDownload Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Stanfo...
2021-02-026h 05
Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer APlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 5 minutes Release date: February 2, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Sta...
2021-02-0210 minDownload Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & ParodyHumor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer AakerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424555to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.)
Author: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Narrator: Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker, Michael Lewis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 6 hours 5 minutes
Release date: February 2, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.05 of Total 19
Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 4
Genres: Comedy, Satire & Parody
Publisher's Summary:
WALL STREET JOURNAL, LOS ANGELES TIMES, AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER • Anyone—even you!—can learn how to harness the power of humor in business (and life), based on the popular class at Sta...
2021-02-026h 05
The David Bach ShowHumor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business & LifeI’m beyond thrilled to welcome today’s guest, Jennifer Aaker. Jennifer is a life-long friend and an inspirational human being loved by many. Our friendship goes all the way back to age 15. How crazy is that? When you crunch the numbers, we have known each other for 39 years! Jennifer Aaker has been a rock-star professor at Stanford for over 20 years and was voted the MBA Professor of the Year in 2019. She is the leading expert on how purpose and meaning shape individual choices and how technology can positively impact both human well-being and company growth. Her work...
2021-01-2740 min
Thought SparksThought Sparks with Rita McGrath, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi BagdonasHave you fallen off a humor cliff in which every day is full of spreadsheets, powerpoints and meetings and each one seems a little less fun than the one before? If so, I have just the antidote for you. It's Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas' wonderful new book, "Humor, Seriously" now available for pre-order (with goodies) prior to its February 3 US publication date. Just in time for the holidays! Just sayin. In this not-#FridayFiresideChat we probably have a lot more fun than is strictly allowed talking about humor that works, how to weave it into your life at work...
2021-01-0158 min
Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace cultureLive Laugh Work - understanding humour at workSign up for the Make Work Better newsletter.How the heck did we end up thinking that humour and serious work are in opposition to each other?Today's guests, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, run a tremendously successful course at Stanford Business School on how we can all use humour to be better (and happier) at our jobs.One of the people they have coming along to guest speaker at their course is Dick Costolo, Dick was my former boss as CEO of Twitter (and hired me to work there...
2020-12-2746 min
Biohacking News by ZestologyThe most popular podcast of 2020 is…. #304This is my now traditional podcast review of the year. An extremely unusual year, let's be honest. Featuring Naomi BagdonasBrett MoranDonna Lancaster Dr. Dale BredesenMark ScottJames NestorSarah Knight John GrayCelest PereiraJulia Samuel MBEDr. Matt CookWade LightheartBeth O'HaraKatie BrindleAnd... the guest who featured on the most listened to podcast of 2020. What was it and who was it? All is revealed in the podcast. What if the ROOT of so m...
2020-12-2159 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI EditionHow to End this Crazy Year on a Positive NoteWelcome to our latest How To episode, the last one for 2020!This week we’re exploring how to end this year on a positive note. It’s been such a crazy year! From Australia and California's shocking bushfires to the global COVID pandemic, which has led to so much disruption to all our lives.We like to think of the end of the calendar year as a great opportunity to be a circuit breaker. With so many people right now feeling exhausted, this is a great chance for us all to start the proc...
2020-12-0116 min
Work Pod | Work 2.0 & Future Of Work UpgradesRobbie Kellman Baxter(@robbiebax) on The Forever TransactionsIn this podcast with Robbie, we discussed various topics of increasing importance on the changing landscape of business models and what all it entails. Lots of businesses are struggling to get their business model right. Robbie went into details on some pitfalls and some challenges. In this book, she lays out a clear and actionable summary with stories and playbooks that are easy to follow for the readers. It's a great watch for anyone who cares to learn about forever transactions.
1:50 Robbie's journey.
6:25 Consumer experience with the subscription economy.
10:55 Businesses that aren't suitable for membership.
12:23 Evolution of the membership space.
15:23...
2020-11-1158 min
All in the MindSpotting Fake News; Humour Seriously; Green Prescriptions a Joy or Chore?Fake news can travel faster and lodge itself deeper in the mind than the truth. Fact-checking comes too late and lies have already spread like a virus. Claudia Hammond investigates a new approach to pre-bunking misinformation via social media by inoculating the mind through exposing people to a mild dose of the methods used to disseminate fake news.How underrated is humour? According to Stanford Business School researchers Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, authors of Humour Seriously, the frequency at which we laugh or smile drops rapidly from the age of 23 and the workplace is to blame...
2020-11-1028 minBiohacking News by Zestology2020 has not been funny - Naomi Bagdonas #296 The average four-year-old laughs as many as three hundred times per day. The average forty-year-old, by comparison, laughs three hundred times every two and a half months. Depressing? Yes. Coincidence? Definitely not 2020 has not been funny, but humour can get you through anything. Naomi Bagdonas is that rare thing, a highly-qualified academic and also a comic. She, along with Jennifer Aaker, has written Humour, Seriously to help all of us – however long we have been lurking at the bottom of our own humour cliff – to bring laughter and levity into every aspect of our lives.
2020-10-2634 min
The Wellness ScoopHow Laughter Can Be The Best MedicineWith the world feeling increasingly uncertain and scary, finding the humour in life can often be a struggle but in this week's episode, Ella talks to author Naomi Bagdonas about why it's more important than ever. Despite seeming like a frivolous thing, they explore how humour has the power to actually connect us more as humans as well as the science on why it can impact our physical and mental health and ultimately our wellbeing.Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas: Humour, Seriously See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2020-10-2035 min
BookomiNaomi Bagdonas - Why Humour is a Superpower at Work'Eye-opening, important and utterly enjoyable. Come for the humour, stay for the insights.' That's what Arianna Huffington says of HUMOUR SERIOUSLY, WHY HUMOUR IS A SUPERPOWER AT WORK AND IN LIFE, the new book by Stanford lecturer / stand-up comic Naomi Bagdonas and Stanford behavioural psychologist Jennifer Aaker. Together they investigate what it means to have a laugh without losing respect in the office (or on Zoom) and why we stop having fun (at our peril) as we get older.
2020-10-1931 min