People with a wicked sense of humor are a rare breed. They can turn life's most boring moments into laugh-out-loud opportunities. But what makes someone a master of this art? Below are some qualities ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. It’s a funny thing, humor.

I don’t mean funny in the sense of having other people laugh at your expense, accompanied by pointing, but rather intentionally funny. The question is not as straightforward as it might seem, for our ...

Does humor have any importance in our lives, beyond just giving us a fun laugh once in a while? One possible benefit of humor might be increased longevity. Comedians George Burns and Bob Hope both ...

There are many traits I admire in a person, such as kindness, intelligence, and patience. A sense of humor is also near the top of the list. I am always impressed by powerful people who can take a ...

I’ve been studying humor as an academic for a couple of decades now. I’ve written a doctoral dissertation about it, published articles about it, given talks about it, and am an avid consumer of ...

Q. At 84, I currently need more humor and laughter in my life. Any ideas on how to make that happen? And how does humor fit into successful aging? Thank you. L.H. One of the most important daily human ...