Category Archives: Humor

Humor in the Workplace: Compulsion or Choice?

Someday we'll look back on these times and laugh ... so why not start now!? By Daniel Robin Two executives walk into a bar. One says to the other "I've been thinking. If you took over as CEO, I could retire early." The other executive responds, "Sure, dear, but not until after we put the kids to bed." (What? Oh, I get it ... that's like a joke, but not as funny. What matters is that now we've Continue Reading ...

Communication Skills for People Under Pressure

By Daniel Robin "There comes a time ... when we must grab the bull by the tail and face the situation." - W.C. Fields You walk into a meeting with your agenda brandished on your frontal lobes, ready to get the team's unwavering commitment and blast into action. The last time you had an assignment with this group, some joker disagreed, it threw you off, and it took forever to get it done. This time Continue Reading ...

Leadership in Action Series: Part 7

Do You Take Your Humor Seriously? By Daniel Robin Part 1: Measuring Mirth Business people are obsessed with measurement.  Measurement creates the illusion of control.  Control, as we all know, is a popular substitute for power.  Power, as any fool could tell you, is where all the fun is. (With power you get to do stuff nobody else can.)  Therefore, if you want to have fun, measure things. In Continue Reading ...