We’ve all suffered through meetings that felt less like collaborative strategy sessions and more like tests of endurance.
Injecting a bit of well-timed humor isn’t about performing a stand-up routine; instead, it’s an effective leadership tool to disarm tension, build trust, and keep people genuinely engaged.
In this installment of the Unspoken Rules of Leadership series, I share three simple strategies you can use immediately to lighten the mood without sacrificing professionalism.
Watch the short clip below to see how these subtle shifts can completely transform the energy in the room:
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About the Author: Jamie Turner is a CNN contributor, Emory University lecturer, and a Top 10-rated keynote speaker trusted by the world’s most iconic brands. As the author of Better: A Guidebook to a New and Improved You, Jamie specializes in the “Science of Peak Performance”—helping leaders eliminate friction and maximize impact. Interested in opening up a dialogue? Visit the Contact Us page and we’ll get back in touch.