Humor used in the right way is essential in our
schools. Be it in the classroom, at a faculty/board/parent meeting, humor can
make all the difference in the world in building trust, friendship, and getting
a message across.
A must read: “Leadership
Lessons: Why Laughing Matters in Leadership” Independent School, Spring 2019 by Olaf Jorgenson and Duncan Lyon.
There are so many great quotes and points made throughout the article. Without
getting soaking wet, here are a few to whet your curiosity. : )
“The writer Russell Baker notes, ‘When hoping to
bag a piece of humor with your net, nothing seems funny. The thing works the
other way around. Humor is funny when it sneaks up on you and takes you by
surprise.’ ”
"Further, “if you are able
to land a joke in a professional setting, your colleagues are more likely to
view you as competent and attribute higher status to you,” according to “Humor
is Serious Business,” a July 2017 Stanford Business Journal article by Joel
Stein.”
“Research
suggests that after age 23, Americans tend to laugh much less and begin to
perceive themselves as less funny. To some extent, we all struggle with our 'humor IQ.' How can school leaders move the needle on their humor skill set?”
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Here is the most viewed TED Talk ever. If you have not viewed it, it is a must to see; if you have viewed it, watch it again. It is inspiring, wise, and Sir Ken Robinson uses humor in so many great ways to get his points across.
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