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Jennifer Aaker | Naomi Bagdonas

Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas draw on their extensive research and experience teaching at Stanford's business school to reveal the clear, often overlooked power of humor in human interaction.

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Humor, Seriously

We often strip our interactions of humor, mistakenly believing it detracts from our credibility, leading to sterile environments where genuine connection struggles to form. This isn't just about missing a laugh; it's about missing a fundamental human signal. We hesitate to be playful, fearing awkwardness or being misunderstood, and in doing so, we lose a potent way to build rapport, diffuse tension, and even communicate complex ideas. Think of a time a well-placed, lighthearted comment instantly shifted the mood in a tense meeting, or how a shared laugh solidified a new connection. This episode unpacks how to reclaim that natural capacity, transforming how you lead, connect, and navigate the everyday.

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Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas draw on their extensive research and experience teaching at Stanford's business school to reveal the clear, often overlooked power of humor in human interaction.