It’s time to stop taking advertising so seriously. Let’s put the laughs—and the growth—back into marketing. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, ...

It may feel like there’s little to laugh about these days… But the fact is, seeking out joy and amusement is even more important when things seem grin. This key to emotional resilience is just one ...

Have you experienced trauma, loss or betrayal that has left you feeling shattered? What role has humor played, either in your betrayal or your recovery? Humor Can Be Used To Harm or Heal Humor is used ...

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 ...

“I told my doctor I broke my leg in two places. He told me to stop going to those two places.” George Burns As a former, non-traditional hospital administrator, I have found people like Norman Cousins ...

The benefits of humor in healthcare are often overlooked. Yet, laughter is linked to decreased stress levels, which can support the mental health of nurses in demanding roles. Some nurses may find it ...

A growing body of recent scientific evidence indicates that we have much more control over our minds, personalities, and personal illnesses than was previously known, and it is all occurring as a ...

We had a chance to see columnist and author Dave Barry Tuesday night at Town Hall Seattle. His wonderful wit and sense of humor made us realize how much we miss him and others (including Erma Bombeck, ...

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 ...

Here at The Indicator, we like a good laugh. It's not that we don't take our job seriously, but we do believe that a little levity is actually a helpful thing, especially economics being the dismal ...