In this hysterical, astute book, HR industry expert Jim Dunn explores how humor can improve our professional environments and personal development by exploring questions
How is humor a superpower for fostering collaborative environments?
Are funny employees more effective?
How can laughter turn crisis into connection and opportunity?
How can instituting a culture of levity shape team dynamics and improve job satisfaction?
With more than 30 years of strategic HR and leadership experience, impacting organizations such as the Cleveland Clinic, American Cancer Society, and The Carter Presidential Center, Dunn is determined to show us all the value of leading with laughter. Through his personal memoirs, hilarious contributed stories, and current research, 101 Lessons in Leading With Laughter reveals how strategic humor supports better leadership, stronger teams, and a more enjoyable workplace, while equipping listeners with the tools to use humor wisely and effectively.
101 Lessons in Leading with Laughter is a fun book that reminds us enjoy the humorous moments at work and teaches us to look on the bright side of the not so humorous moments. Jim Dunn does a great job of showing how humor can improve professional environments, help with team building, and help us to increase our job satisfaction.
I would recommend this book for emerging leaders, HR professionals, managers or anyone who could use a little laughter in their life. Tons of funny stories about workplace blunders, misunderstandings and foul ups paired with interesting research on the power of humor.