Cracking jokes in the office might seem like a shortcut to likability or leadership. But new research shows that humor at work is a gamble, and the costs of a flop are often greater than the rewards ...

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Laughter is not a distraction from serious work; it is the foundation upon which serious work becomes possible.

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Osincup spoke to Inc. about what holds leaders back from embracing levity at work — and how doing so can help them get the most out of themselves and their teams. Here’s what he had to say: ...

The use of jokes and comedy affects how confident we appear, how productive and creative we are and even how much status we achieve. Brad Bitterly and Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School join us ...