From the course: Protect Your Well-being Through Change and Uncertainty

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Can you find levity amindst uncertainty?

Can you find levity amindst uncertainty?

From the course: Protect Your Well-being Through Change and Uncertainty

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Can you find levity amindst uncertainty?

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Laughter is the best medicine. Now, while that might be a whopping cliché, we all know it's true. You can literally feel the endorphin rush brought on by a good laugh. So why is it that as soon as we crossed the threshold of a workplace, our likelihood to experience these moments seems to diminish? Levity and hard work are not mutually exclusive. In fact, they are highly compatible. And when we experience any form of added demand like change or disruption, the interjection of light-heartedness is even more important. In fact, I see levity as a crucial resource in the face of these demands. One of my favorite business books of recent times is called Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas, both from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. It delves into the incredible power of humor in both our personal and professional lives. Aaker and Bagdonas explore how humor can be harnessed as a strategic tool to enhance creativity, improve relationships, and navigate challenges…

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