Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the psychology of leadership, tech and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, humor is often the best antidote to tragic or ...

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 ...

Former social worker David Jacobson is proving the power of humor. In his new book, “Highly Humorous Leadership, A Fun, Effective Approach to Management and Supervision,” he showcases its ability to ...

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 ...

I recently came upon Reba McEntire’s simple, yet profound quote, “To thrive in life, you need three bones: a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone.” It immediately resonated with me as a great ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Futurist Brian Carter opened the 2025 Leadership Conference keynote with a lighthearted look at the importance of stepping outside one’s comfort zone to reach new goals and ...

Explore Ted Lasso leadership lessons on optimism, motivation and teamwork, and why human-centred leadership outperforms ...

CHICAGO, March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Second City and Funny Girls™ today announced that applications are now open for the second annual Chicago Funny Girls™ cohort, continuing its no-cost, ...