In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of humor in the workplace with comedian, author, and consultant Andrew Tarvin. We explore the science and art behind humor, distinguish between comedy and everyday levity, and reveal seven essential humor competencies that anyone can learn to drive engagement and effectiveness. From practical techniques like the comic triple to strategies for reading the room and staying appropriate, we uncover valuable ways that humor boosts problem-solving, increases connection, and creates a true competitive advantage. Join us as we unlock actionable insights to elevate our professional relationships, productivity, and everyday interactions through the skillful use of humor.

Timestamps: 

• (00:00) - Introducing Andrew Tarvin, comedian and workplace humor expert.
• (04:54) - Andrew explains why humor is a valuable professional skill.
• (09:19) - Difference between humor and comedy in the workplace.
• (11:06) - Humor as a learnable skill and Andrew’s journey to being funnier.
• (14:55) - Seven humor personas and competencies discussed.
• (19:33) - Importance of practicing humor safely and learning from feedback.
• (25:20) - Research on appropriate versus inappropriate workplace humor.
• (31:32) - Applying humor as a problem-solving tool.
• (39:43) - The four styles of humor and workplace appropriateness.
• (58:23) - Andrew’s “one smile per hour” strategy for daily humor.

Links and Resources:

• humor speaker | engineer | comedian - (an)drew tarvin | Founder of Humor That Works | Speaker, Author, Consultant
• Andrew Tarvin | LinkedIn
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