As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Humor varies greatly from person to person, but psychologist Rod Martin boiled it down to four types.

Dark, absurd, and even sarcastic comics are nothing new to most of us. But let’s say you’re the type to laugh while handling the darkest subject matters.

Gen Z uses humor to point out such inconsistencies. For example, in social media content leading up to last month’s Gen Z-led protests in Mexico, young people sarcastically compared their economic ...

In a pilot study, most people viewed humor as an effective parenting tool and that a parent or caregiver's use of humor affected the quality of their relationship with their children, according to new ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

Humor & Harmony Festival is less than a day away! Here's what you need to know before you go. On Tuesday, Aug. 6, Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux hosted a citywide press conference including Shreveport ...

Three psychologists walk into a bar to compose a witty toast to the power of humor. Or rather I picked up the phone and called each of them about the subject. (I’m just terrible at telling jokes.) But ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) — Humor & Harmony Weekend opened with a ribbon cutting Thursday evening (Aug. 8) then was followed by a comedy show and after party. Humor & Harmony host Curtis “50 Cent” ...