When it comes to communication, humor isn't always funny in the world of business. We saw this recently when President Barack Obama, in trying to sell his economic plan on the Tonight Show with Jay ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract What is the importance of humor in public administration? Dean Yarwood examines the sources, types, and consequences of humor in ...

In light of recent evidence suggesting the importance of communication in the health care setting, an instrument to measure communication style preferences was developed. This reliable and ...

Scientists aren’t comedians, but it turns out a joke or two can go a long way. That’s according to a new University of Georgia study that found when researchers use humor in their communication — ...

When a skeptic tells you that humor has no place in the workplace, it is tempting to respond with a joke. Resist that urge. The stronger move is to respond with clarity, evidence, and a calm ...

Creating stronger customer-brand relationships is a top priority for marketers, which is why storytelling has been a hot topic. I recently came across Andrew Tarvin—comedian, humor speaker, and author ...

There are two types of tedious advocates for psychedelics: the sanctimonious spiritual type and the sanctimonious scientist type (who is defensive about being mistaken for being the spiritual type.).