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The Resource Humor, seriously : why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you., Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas

Humor, seriously : why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you., Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas

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"[The authors] draw on findings by behavioral scientists, advice from world-class comedians, and stories from real-life business leaders to reveal how humor works and--more important--how you can make greater and better use of it ... [U]npacks the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and how to craft a joke. Shows how to use humor to make a strong first impression, deliver difficult feedback, and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. And explores the gray areas of humor: how to keep it appropriate-and recover if you cross a line"--
Language
eng
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Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 257 pages
Contents
  • Foreword: Humor makes us human / by Ed Catmull
  • Introduction: Gravity and levity
  • The humor cliff
  • Your brain on humor
  • The anatomy of funny
  • Putting your funny to work
  • Leading with humor
  • Creating a culture of levity
  • Navigating the gray areas of humor
  • Why humor is a secret weapon in life
  • (After)words: A conversation with Michael Lewis
  • Humor styles mini quiz
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9780593135280
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Humor, seriously : why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you.
Title
Humor, seriously
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why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you.
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Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
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Language
eng
Summary
"[The authors] draw on findings by behavioral scientists, advice from world-class comedians, and stories from real-life business leaders to reveal how humor works and--more important--how you can make greater and better use of it ... [U]npacks the theory and application of humor: what makes something funny, how to mine your life for material, and how to craft a joke. Shows how to use humor to make a strong first impression, deliver difficult feedback, and foster cultures where levity and creativity can thrive. And explores the gray areas of humor: how to keep it appropriate-and recover if you cross a line"--
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Aaker, Jennifer Lynn
Dewey number
152.4/3
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
LC call number
BF575.L3
LC item number
A25 2020
Literary form
non fiction
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bibliography
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Bagdonas, Naomi
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  • Wit and humor
  • Laughter
  • Management
  • Organizational behavior
Target audience
adult
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Humor, seriously : why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you., Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-246) and index
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rdacarrier
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text
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  • txt
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rdacontent
Contents
Foreword: Humor makes us human / by Ed Catmull -- Introduction: Gravity and levity -- The humor cliff -- Your brain on humor -- The anatomy of funny -- Putting your funny to work -- Leading with humor -- Creating a culture of levity -- Navigating the gray areas of humor -- Why humor is a secret weapon in life -- (After)words: A conversation with Michael Lewis -- Humor styles mini quiz
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 257 pages
Isbn
9780593135280
Lccn
2020019332
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)on1157576080
  • (OCoLC)1157576080
  • 2541245
Label
Humor, seriously : why humor is a secret weapon in business and life* : *and how anyone can harness it. Even you., Jennifer Aaker & Naomi Bagdonas
Publication
Copyright
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-246) and index
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
  • nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
  • txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Foreword: Humor makes us human / by Ed Catmull -- Introduction: Gravity and levity -- The humor cliff -- Your brain on humor -- The anatomy of funny -- Putting your funny to work -- Leading with humor -- Creating a culture of levity -- Navigating the gray areas of humor -- Why humor is a secret weapon in life -- (After)words: A conversation with Michael Lewis -- Humor styles mini quiz
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
viii, 257 pages
Isbn
9780593135280
Lccn
2020019332
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • n
Other physical details
illustrations
System control number
  • (OCoLC)on1157576080
  • (OCoLC)1157576080
  • 2541245

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