E8/S2 JOKER - Using your brilliant sense of humour

In this latest 50 Ways to Succeed at Work podcast, Andrew offers fresh insight into the importance and danger of using your natural sense of humour at work. In the short opening scenario, we hear how one employee is just a bit too jokey, and his team supervisor tries to explain his current concerns.  Andrew then identifies three essential questions that people have about using their humour at work: 

• “What sort of humour should I avoid at work?” 
• “Can humour help me be a success at work?” 
• "How does humour at work make a worthwhile difference?” 

In particular, Andrew points out that studies confirm that people who share a healthy, positive sense of humour tend to be more likeable and viewed as more trustworthy. It's also a key to success since most (91%) of executives believe that a sense of humour is essential for career advancement. On the other hand, Andrew explains that too much joking can become a burden, as happens in the opening scenario when the team supervisor tries to warn Steff that his joking is proving counterproductive.  The action that Andrew suggests includes three steps you can take, plus  The final Takeaway: Humour at work is good and healthy; please ensure that yours comes at the right time without disrespecting or damaging others. 

 

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and

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