Laughter is often described as the shortest distance between two people. But what happens when that distance is widened by power? As a business psychologist and host of a podcast on humorology, I’ve ...

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 ...

We want work to be fun. And not just for fun’s sake—many people do their best work when they’re relaxed and feeling good. Humor can contribute to this vibe; laughter builds a sense of camaraderie ...

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 ...

“Humor is a life skill. It’s great at a party, and it’s great in a meeting. But it’s not just about being funny. It’s about understanding your audience, your timing and your intent,” said Kong, who ...

Funny Girls, a social-emotional learning leadership program for girls in grades 3–8, is partnering with legendary comedy institution The Second City to expand its improv-based curriculum to more ...

The Second City and Funny Girls has announced that applications are now open for the second annual Chicago Funny Girls cohort, continuing its no-cost, improv-based leadership program that empowers ...

Kelly talks to Jenny Raymond from the Harnish Foundation and Julie Dumais Osborne from The Second City Training Center to talk about a new partnership that offers free improv-based leadership training ...