Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Humor can help us with stress, anxiety and feeling more connected to others. But is humor connected to mindfulness? And how can we find more of it? For ...

When someone has a really good sense of humor, there's a big chance they grew up with sad or depressed parents. Their humor ...

A healthy sense of humor is one of the most desirable personality characteristics to develop. It is one of the most common positive self-descriptions and one of the most preferred characteristics when ...

A number of years ago, as a newly-minted assistant professor at Harvard Business School, I sought advice from several senior faculty members. I wanted their tips about how to succeed at the art of ...

As humans age, terrible things happen to us. Our muscles atrophy, our eyes deteriorate, we DVR every episode of “NCIS.” But there’s another often overlooked price of getting older: We start to lose ...

Humor doesn’t just sell—it sells well, and that’s no joke. There are any number of stats to validate it. Research from Oracle indicates that 90% of consumers are more likely to recall a product or ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Humor serves important social functions, helping people of all ages to navigate difficult conversations, reduce tension and maintain connections. Our study found that older people who said they ...

I research leaders who have passionate hobbies, and I recently zoomed in on the “comedians” category: managers who do standup comedy or improvisational theatre in their spare time. They believe that ...

Raising kids is no joke — but good parents tell them anyway. A lot of love and even more laughter: it’s the no-longer secret recipe parents should follow to cook up great, long-lasting relationships ...