Beschreibung:
The Levity Effect uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business! Based on ten years of extensive research, the authors argue against business tradition to reveal the powerful bottom-line benefits of leading with levity. With interviews, exercises, and case studies, the book reveals how humor in the workplace will help you communicate messages, build camaraderie, and encourage creativity for a better workplace and bigger profits.
The Levity Effect uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business! Based on ten years of extensive research, the authors argue against business tradition to reveal the powerful bottom-line benefits of leading with levity. With interviews, exercises, and case studies, the book reveals how humor in the workplace will help you communicate messages, build camaraderie, and encourage creativity for a better workplace and bigger profits.
Acknowledgments viiPART I: The Case for Levity 1Chapter One: Levity Is a Funny Thing: If They're Busting a GutThey'll Bust Their Butts 9Chapter Two: Levity Effect--Communication: If They'reLaughing, They're Listening 37Chapter Three: Levity Effect--Innovation: With ComedyThere's Creativity 73Chapter Four: Levity Effect--Respect: In You They Trust101Chapter Five: Levity Effect--Health: Good for What Ails You113Chapter Six: Levity Effect--Wealth: Laughing All the Way tothe Bank 129PART II: Getting Lighter 145Chapter Seven: 142 Ways to Have Fun at Work: How to Bring theLevity Effect to Work 151Chapter Eight: Overcoming Objections to Levity: So What if I'm aBrow Knitter? 171Chapter Nine: Levity for Life: Bringing Home the Fun 191Conclusion: Your Levity IQ 207Notes 219About the Authors 227Learn More at Levityeffect.com 229