The Benefits of Laughter

Good leaders don't take themselves too seriously. They know how to laugh and are willing to laugh at themselves.  Since they have a firm grip on who they are and what they are about, they aren't threatened by the understanding that others are keenly aware of their goofs and have probably had a laugh or two at their expense.

 

  

Good leaders know that a bit of humor or even silliness can break the bondage of prolonged seriousness.  A carefully chosen, well-placed joke or humorous story can instantly reverse the negative mood of a meeting.  Humor is also effective in breaking down the walls between leadership and the team.  A shared joke with those you work with may not only calm a tense situation, it can create rapport and cultivate trust.  When the leader laughs,  the team shares a sense of relief.

  

Nobody trusts a leader who doesn't know how to laugh.  Lincoln had a sharp wit.  Kennedy kidded with the press.  The greatest leaders are content with themselves and are able to smile.

 

  

May the Lord bless you and keep you and cause His face to shine upon you.

 

In this fun and inspiring talk, Paul Osincup talks about his idea for using laughter to building stronger leaders. Paul's experience as a stand up comic fuels his commitment to using positivity and humor to galvanize groups and ignite individual ambition.  Watch here