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Summary
Is humor in the workplace really that important? And if so, what if you’re just not that funny? Or is humor really about necessarily … being funny? And can it be learned? That and more in this episode.
Interview with Drew Tarvin
You’ll discover:
- Why humor at work isn’t just a good idea…but is actually essential.
- Drew’s recognition that being effective was more important than being efficient.
- The benefits of using humor at work.
- The #1 reason people don’t use humor at work.
- The essence of inappropriate humor.
- Examples of people whose leadership ability improved once they understood and implemented humor with their team.
3 parts of the skill of humor:
- Sense of humor: Can you experience humor?
- Ability to humor: Can you create humor?
- Agency with humor: Can you apply humor?
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A sense of humor is something everyone has. The ability to humor is something anyone can learn.~ @drewtarvin on this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. Click To Tweet
Is humor in the workplace really that important? Only if you want to be much more productive, and more profitable. Wonderful wisdom from “Humor Engineer” @drewtarvin on this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. Click To Tweet
Interview Links
- HumorThatWorks.com
- Humor That Works: The Missing Skill for Success and Happiness at Work by Andrew Tarvin
- Drew’s TEDx Talk: “The Skill of Humor”
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- Drew’s YouTube channel
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About the Book
The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.