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Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
195. Q&A on Conflict, Confidence, and Connection: Me2We 2025 Part 2
Stanford 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...
2025-04-03
14 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1
Effective 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...
2025-04-01
33 min
No Stupid Questions
210. 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...
2024-09-08
38 min
Work Better
Why 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...
2024-06-10
30 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI Edition
Celebrating 6 Years: Epic Global Birthday Special
Holy 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...
2024-06-06
23 min
TED Talks Daily
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
There'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.
2024-04-12
09 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...
2024-04-02
33 min
Slate Culture
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...
2024-04-02
33 min
Slate Conversations
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...
2024-04-02
33 min
Slate Advice
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...
2024-04-02
33 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...
2024-04-01
20 min
Slate Conversations
How 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...
2024-03-26
34 min
Slate Advice
How 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...
2024-03-26
34 min
Slate Culture
How 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...
2024-03-26
34 min
Slate Books
How 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...
2024-03-26
34 min
The Next Big Idea Daily
S34 E2: "Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life" by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
Jennifer 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.
2023-09-26
14 min
Something You Should Know
SYSK Choice: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon & Healthier Relationship Fighting
It’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...
2023-03-11
52 min
The EntreLeadership Podcast
Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon at Work with Naomi Bagdonas
Join 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...
2022-09-26
45 min
Slate Careers
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...
2022-07-26
36 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
62. Rethinks: Summer Learning Series, How Humor Can Be a Secret Weapon in Communication
In 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 ********This e...
2022-07-05
32 min
Losing Control
Episode 9: Meditation and Humor
Losing 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...
2022-06-08
49 min
Right 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...
2022-04-24
20 min
TED Business
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
There'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.Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!Learn more about TED Ne...
2022-03-21
13 min
Into the Magic Shop
Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas: The power of humor and why it can change everything
Humor 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...
2022-03-16
51 min
10% Happier with Dan Harris
A Serious Case for Humor | Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
A 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...
2022-03-02
1h 07
B-Well Together
Humor, 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...
2022-02-14
37 min
How 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...
2022-02-01
36 min
How To!
How To Make Humor Your Superpower
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...
2022-01-25
37 min
How To!
How To Make Humor Your Superpower
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...
2022-01-25
37 min
1日15分、トップのための聞く話す英語力
#003TED「なぜ優れたリーダーはユーモアを大切にするのか」を使って英語のリスニング&スピーキング
生の英語、「TED」の講演の一部を使って、英語の“リスニング力”と“スピーキング力”を磨くポッドキャストです。15分で、英語の耳と口をトレーニングする内容になっています。 TEDの講演のテーマは、 2021年8月のTED Monterey での講演、 Why great leaders take humor seriously なぜ優れたリーダーはユーモアを大切にするのか? 行動科学専門家のジェニファー・エーカーさんと、 経営戦略の専門家のナオミ・バグドナスさんが、 スタンフォード大学経営大学院で行った講演内容でもあります。 === 今回の素材はこちら💡 === TEDのウェブサイトで、講演の動画や英語の文字起こしをチェックできます。 ©TED is the owner of the TED Talk. TEDMonterey | August 2021 Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas | Why great leaders take humor seriously https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_aaker_and_naomi_bagdonas_why_great_leaders_take_humor_seriously === 活用のポイント💡 === ✅ 英語を聞くだけでなく、繰り返し発音しましょう。 ✅自分の英語の発音を、録音・録画して、客観的に確認してみましょう。 ✅アプリで倍速再生⏬またはスロー再生⏫。 ✅TEDのウェブサイトでスクリプト(英語の文字起こし)をチェック。講演を聞きながら、スクリプトを声に出して読んで練習しましょう。 === ウェブサイトでも英語のコツをご紹介中💡 === ✅英語リスニングアップのコツ: https://eureka-infinity.com/english-listening-skill ✅英語の目標設定のコツ: https://eureka-infinity.com/toeic-target-score === ご感想やご質問はこちらまで💡 === ポッドキャストを聞いてお役に立ちましたら、 SNSなどでフォローやシェア、 ご感想をお聞かせいただけると嬉しいです。 ♾ウェブサイト: https://eureka-infinity.com/ ♾ツイッター: https://twitter.com/misaeureka ♾インスタグラム: https://www.instagram.com/misae.i/ --- 💡サポートはこちら いつも聴いて頂いてくださってありがとうございます。 1回または月額サポートを募集中です。 サポートありがとうございます。 🥂 - https://www.paypal.com/donate/misae-iga-montenot --- 英語のアウトプット💡 下のリンクから、1分のボイスメッセージをお送りいただけます。 英語のアウトプット練習に、 ポッドキャスト内の自由質問に対する英語の回答を、 お気軽にお送りください。 message: https://anchor.fm/eureka-english/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eureka-english/message
2022-01-24
13 min
The New Rules of Business
So 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...
2022-01-18
30 min
TEDTalks Wirtschaft
Warum gute Führungskräfte Humor ernst nehmen | Jennifer Aaker und Naomi Bagdonas
In 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.
2022-01-13
10 min
TED Talks Business
Why great leaders take humor seriously | Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
There'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.
2022-01-13
10 min
TED Podcast | Business
Por qué los grandes líderes se toman en serio el humor | Jennifer Aaker y Naomi Bagdonas
En 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.
2022-01-13
10 min
TEDTalks Negócios
Por que grandes líderes levam o humor a sério | Jennifer Aaker e Naomi Bagdonas
Há 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.
2022-01-13
10 min
TEDTalks Negocios
Por qué los grandes líderes se toman en serio el humor | Jennifer Aaker y Naomi Bagdonas
En 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.
2022-01-13
10 min
TEDTalks Economie
Pourquoi les grands dirigeants prennent l'humour au sérieux | Jennifer Aaker et Naomi Bagdonas
Il 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...
2022-01-13
10 min
The Rick Kettner Podcast
#104: What’s On Your List? Here Are 10 Books I’ll Be Reading In 2022
In this episode, I thought it would be fun to quickly share 10 books that I’m most excited to read in 2022. Not every book is directly related to business, however, each book has the potential to provide valuable insights or lessons that can be applied to business or personal growth.This list includes books on product development, science, improvisation, human history, health, and more. I hope these books will inspire you to either pick up a copy yourself or choose another book that excites you to get started reading in 2022.Want to leave a COMMENT or...
2021-12-31
15 min
Prime Venture Partners Podcast
#77 How Humor can Boost Creativity and Trust at Workplace with Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
Naomi 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...
2021-11-19
37 min
Talks at Google
Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas | Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life
Humor 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...
2021-10-19
1h 02
Talks at Google
Ep186 - Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas | Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life
Humor 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...
2021-10-19
1h 02
Journeymen
Moments | Souheil Badran - Stacking Success
Turns out the COO of a Fortune 100 company knows a thing or two about success. Who knew?! Souheil Badran, currently the Chief Operating Officer of Northwestern Mutual, is not only a prime example of a career well-defined and well-traversed, he's also a testament to the American Dream—emigrating from Lebanon—and living with intention, purpose, and conviction. And, it's these traits that manifested themselves into a seminal moment in Souheil's life—the decision to move his family to California, and embrace the risk of joining a startup with a mere 50 employees. It was a decision that ended up working out, p...
2021-10-19
31 min
How I Work
Want 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...
2021-10-18
07 min
What You Will Learn
Humour, Seriously
Humour, Seriously - by Jennifer Aaker & Naomi BagdonasWhy Humour Is A Superpower At Work And In Life (And How Anyone Can Harness It... Even You)Everyone loves a laugh. We like to watch funny movies, listen to entertaining podcasts, go to comedy festivals to watch stand up or improv. But that's all in our personal lives... surely in our professional lives there's less room for jokes? Surely the workplace should be a little more "serious" if we want to be productive and effective?Well, it turns out that humour isn't...
2021-10-14
25 min
Free Food For Thought
Naomi Bagdonas
On 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.
2021-10-12
24 min
How I Work
BEST 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...
2021-09-29
52 min
Hustle & Flowchart: Mastering Business & Enjoying the Journey
BJ Fogg - How To Build Tiny Habits That Stick
BJ Fogg, PhD, author of Tiny Habits and TinyHabits.com is on the show today! We have been immersed lately in understanding changes and our own habits, which have led to some self-sabotage at times. BJ talks about the concept of breaking the chain and how it can be detrimental to your progress. If your habit is too big, it can be hard to build up the momentum to continue. Plus, celebrating micro wins can be a huge motivator and they can come with every action that you do. BJ talked about his mission in spreading that...
2021-09-09
1h 05
Swisspreneur Show
EP #183 - Gina Domanig: The O.G. Cleantech Fund
Timestamps: 1:02 - How studying abroad can change your life 5:56 - How is an investor trained? 19:47 - How an investor finds companies 25:55 - How to lose an investor's trust 48:20 - Attracting institutional investors About Gina Domanig Gina Domanig is a managing partner at Emerald Technology Ventures, a globally recognized investment and venture capital firm with a focus on cleantech. Before becoming an investor, Gina spent 10 years working at Sulzer as head of M&A, where she met her Swiss husband. Gina is originally...
2021-09-01
1h 17
Bregman Leadership Podcast
Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously
Can 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.
2021-08-23
34 min
Bregman Leadership Podcast
Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously
Can 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.
2021-08-23
34 min
Bregman Leadership Podcast
Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously
Can 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.
2021-08-23
34 min
Bregman Leadership Podcast
Episode 240: Dr. Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas – Humor, Seriously
Can 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.
2021-08-23
34 min
How I Work
My Favourite Tip: Naomi Bagdonas - how to make anything funny
How 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...
2021-08-02
10 min
Getting Meta
Mohan Krishnamoorthy : Associate Deputy Vice Chancellor, RMIT University, Melbourne
Mohan Krishnamoorthy is one of my oldest friends - and I mean that in both senses of the word. He has many facets: He’s an accomplished academic (currently Pro Vice-Chancellor at University of Queensland, Australia), an active trekker and cyclist, and is an aficionado of several things, including board games and Indian classical music. But more than anything else, I wanted to speak to Mohan because I feel he leads the kind of life many of us would aspire to at his age (he’s close to 60 at the time of recording) and in a word - is “sorted...
2021-07-23
1h 37
Don't Stop Us Now AI Edition
How to be a Great People Person
This 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...
2021-06-09
18 min
Behavioral Grooves Podcast
Get More from Reading your Favorite Books with Pique founder Bec Weeks
On 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...
2021-06-06
53 min
Aiming for the Moon
46. 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/
2021-05-21
22 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/
2021-05-03
52 min
Think Fast Talk Smart: Communication Techniques
31. Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication
It 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...
2021-04-16
10 min
The NO BULL$H!# Marketing Podcast
403: 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.
2021-04-06
06 min
God Fodder
S4, E4: The Truth About Laughter
Is 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
2021-03-26
40 min
Candid Contributions
S2 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...
2021-03-25
49 min
How I Work
Bring more comedy into your next stand-up meeting, with Naomi Bagdonas
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, Seriously, written with Jennifer Aaker, on how to incorporate hum...
2021-03-24
52 min
Something You Should Know
The Power and Benefits of Humor & How to Fight Better with Your Partner
Mother'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...
2021-03-22
52 min
FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller
Episode #145 Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
Levity 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. Subscribe to the FranklinCovey On Leadership email newsletter and receive weekly videos, tools, articles, and podcasts to help you become a better leader. ow.ly/tH5E30kAxfj 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 Take Time for Relationships: Use this tool...
2021-03-09
31 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management Podcast
PPP 316 | Why Humor Is A Secret Weapon In Business And Life--And How Anyone Can Harness It, Even You
The 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...
2021-02-20
51 min
The Psychology Podcast
Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas || How Humor Can Save The World
Today 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...
2021-02-11
1h 03
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Attention Graph
Dr. 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...
2021-02-11
1h 09
The Family Archives
Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas - #1940-1
It'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. HUMOR, SERIOUSLY - amzn.to/3jauEoFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-02-03
51 min
Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Jennifer 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...
2021-02-03
1h 02
Yap City
How to be Funnier with Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
What 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
2021-02-03
49 min
9 to 5ish with theSkimm
Dr. 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...
2021-02-03
35 min
Get Lost in the World of Stories With Free Audiobook
Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) Audiobook by Jennifer Aaker
Listen 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...
2021-02-02
6h 05
HBR IdeaCast
How 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...
2021-02-02
25 min
Disrupt Yourself Podcast with Whitney Johnson
Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas: Humor, Seriously
Laughing 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...
2021-02-02
50 min
Explore the Latest Free Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication Skills
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Please 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...
2021-02-02
10 min
Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication Skills
Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
Please 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...
2021-02-02
6h 05
Full Trial Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career Development
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Please 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...
2021-02-02
10 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career Development
Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life (And how anyone can harness it. Even you.) by Naomi Bagdonas, Jennifer Aaker
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2021-02-02
6h 05
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Literature, Comedy, Satire & Parody
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Please 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...
2021-02-02
6h 05
The David Bach Show
Humor, Seriously: Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business & Life
I’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...
2021-01-27
40 min
Thought Sparks
Thought Sparks with Rita McGrath, Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas
Have 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...
2021-01-01
58 min
Eat Sleep Work Repeat - better workplace culture
Live Laugh Work - understanding humour at work
Sign 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...
2020-12-27
46 min
Biohacking News by Zestology
The most popular podcast of 2020 is…. #304
This 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...
2020-12-21
59 min
Don't Stop Us Now AI Edition
How to End this Crazy Year on a Positive Note
Welcome 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...
2020-12-01
16 min
Work Pod | Work 2.0 & Future Of Work Upgrades
Robbie Kellman Baxter(@robbiebax) on The Forever Transactions
In 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...
2020-11-11
58 min
All in the Mind
Spotting 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...
2020-11-10
28 min
Biohacking News by Zestology
2020 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.
2020-10-26
34 min