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Lead with LevityUnderstanding the Role of Humor in the Workplace with Dr. Mike CundallSend us a textWelcome to a deep dive into the transformative power of humor in the workplace, as explored in the insightful discussion between Dr. Heather Walker, host of the "Lead with Levity" podcast, and Dr. Mike Cundall, a university professor, researcher, author, speaker, and humor philosopher. In this engaging conversation, Dr. Cundall shares his expertise on how humor can be strategically and thoughtfully used to build rapport, improve team dynamics, and create a more pleasant and productive work environment.The Concept of Humor as a HouseOne of Dr. Cundall's...2024-09-3047 min
Tracking Happiness Podcast#12 Mike CundallFinding Happiness Through Humor: Mike Cundall's Journey with Depression | Tracking Happiness Podcast
In this episode of the Tracking Happiness podcast, I talk with Mike Cundall about his experience with mental health struggles, specifically dealing with depression. Mike discusses his diagnosis, treatments, and how he learned to manage his depression.
We delve into the effects of medications, the role of humor in coping with depression, and Mike's philosophical insights as a professor.
00:00 Introduction
03:31 Transition to Mental Health Discussion
03:54 Mike's Journey with...2024-09-1143 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseFunny or Offensive? Why It's So Hard to Draw the Line in HumorWhy is it so hard to draw the line between what’s funny or offensive? We love to laugh and we prize a good sense of humor in ourselves and others. But the ancient Greeks – Aristotle and Plato – said humor was bad for society: they thought of it mainly as mockery and laughing was a loss of self-control. When you consider how quickly humor can go wrong in the hands of a bully or an edgy standup routine, you have to wonder - were the Greek philosophers right? In this podcast episode we meet a biracial standup comic who jokes often...2024-09-0253 min
Top of Mind with Julie RoseWhy We’re So Anxious About Retirement in America – And How We Can Fix ItMost Americans are anxious about when – or even if – they’ll be able to retire. And we’re not wrong. Social Security is on shaky footing. Half of Americans on the cusp of retirement have no money saved for it. This isn’t how retirement in America was supposed to work. But 40 years ago, Congress shifted the US away from employer pensions and toward a do-it-yourself system based on 401K retirement saving plans. It’s not going well. In this episode we get to the bottom of why so many Americans are unable to retire comfortably and end up, instead, living in po...2024-08-0554 min
Gut + ScienceWhy Do Leaders Shy Away From Humor? with Mike Cundall Jr.Mike Cundall, Jr., CEO of Mirth Management, is passionate about the power of humor to build better relationships and create more enjoyable work environments. In this episode, Mike shares his story of how his love for comedy has affected his life and career, and why he now encourages leaders to use humor to connect with their people. He discusses how humor often leads to resilience and brings people closer together. Listen in to hear why adding some levity to the workplace is essential for boosting team morale and productivity. Book Recommendation: The Humor...2023-03-3029 min