Efficiency is No Joke: Humor as a Productivity Tool | Productivity Mastery #223 with Andrew Tarvin

🚀 In episode #223, we welcomed the amazing Andrew Tarvin, Founder & CEO of Humor That Works. Listen to this episode and learn: 💡 How can humor reduce stress and boost productivity at work? 💡Can humor really be learned through practice and science? 💡Why are the stakes for humor in the workplace higher than in comedy clubs? 💡How does affiliative humor create a safer environment in professional settings? 💡In what ways can humor help connect with high-status individuals? and many more.. About our guest: Andrew Tarvin is a speaker, author, coach, and trainer who teaches individuals and organizations how to use humor to work more effectively while having fun. He has delivered 100+ talks and workshops for over 10,000 people at companies like Procter & Gamble, GE, General Assembly, and The Ohio State University. Through his company, Andrew helps people tap into their natural personalities, embrace humor as a tool for leadership, communication, and productivity, and find more joy in the work they do. You can find Andrew here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarvintalks Website: https://drewtarvin.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:50 The Power of Humor in Professional Life 05:45 Researching Humor's Impact 08:49 The TEDx Experience and Its Influence 11:38 Overcoming the Myth of Being Funny 14:43 Using Humor Appropriately in the Workplace 17:37 Building Connections Through Humor 20:51 Understanding Different Humor Styles 35:58 The Power of Self-Deprecating Humor 38:53 Understanding Aggressive Humor 43:50 Navigating Humor in the Workplace 45:05 Practical Applications of Humor 51:57 Using Humor for Retention and Engagement 01:00:33 Creating a Fun Work Environment Enjoy listening and #KeepPERFORMing! __________ Subscribe to Productivity Mastery Podcast 👇 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DHrGKvqCduaXrEHrHazAR?si=92e8b757ef55433b Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-mastery/id1514614289 Website: https://stoyanyankov.com/podcast/