Join us as our host, George Kamel, talks with Naomi Bagdonas. She’s a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and an executive coach. Naomi is also a coauthor of the bestselling book, Humor, Seriously. In this episode, she shares the benefits of humor at work, the different humor styles we use, and what to do when a joke doesn’t land. Later, Geo ... Show More
Nov 24
How to Rally People Around a Shared Vision (Secrets From America’s Founders)
In this episode, we take a deep look at the Pilgrims’ perilous journey to the New World, the brutal first year marked by starvation and loss, and the surprising events that shaped the very first Thanksgiving. John Felkins and Stephen Mansfield unpack the leadership, faith and res ... Show More
39m 49s
Jun 2020
13. Make ’Em Laugh: How to Use Humor as a Secret Weapon in Your Communication
<p>Humor does more than just make people laugh. It allows you to connect with your audience, diffuse tension, elevate status, and compel others to your point of view. Humor can also help you and your message stand out, yet most of us hesitate to use humor, especially in our profe ... Show More
29m 41s
Apr 2024
How To Crack Up Your Coworkers (Encore)
Last week we learned about using the four different styles of humor to your advantage, and who makes a good target for a joke. But what if you read the room wrong and absolutely bomb? On this episode of How To!, the second in a two-part series, we resume our conversation with Nao ... Show More
33m 54s
Aug 2023
HELEN SLATER: Pressure of Supergirl, Christopher Reeve Training, Mythology & Smallville Memories
Helen Slater (Supergirl, The Legend of Billie Jean) joins us this week to talk about her experience being thrust into the iconic role of Supergirl at 18 years old and the many different pressures and difficulties that came along with it. Helen was so open this week - she gets can ... Show More
1h 17m