{"product_id":"the-humor-habit-isbn-9781394369324","title":"The Humor Habit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover and embrace the untapped power of your sense of humor\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit: Rewire Your Brain to Stress Less, Laugh More, and Achieve More’er, \u003c\/i\u003eveteran speaker, corporate trainer, and comedian Paul Osincup delivers a hilarious and effective new take on how to make yourself and your team more productive and resilient by focusing on the funny side of work and life. In the book, you’ll learn why humor isn’t an in-born quality you’re either born with or without. Instead, it’s a habit you can develop over time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll find 100 ways to have more fun at work, methods to improve your resilience in dealing with adversity, and an explanation of the author’s “LAFTER” model that shows you how to leverage levity at work. You’ll also discover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe latest insights from contemporary positive psychology combined with timeless comedic techniques that enhance your wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategies to help you battle “chronic seriousness,” a condition affecting virtually every professional, tradesperson, consultant, employee, manager, and business leader in the working world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWays to boost your team members’ brainpower and productivity using humor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for managers, executives, team leads, directors, and other business leaders, \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit \u003c\/i\u003eis the practical, hands-on guide to improved productivity that’s actually fun to read—and even more fun to implement. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Combatting Chronic Seriousness 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Let's Geek Out on the Research! (Why Humor Helps) 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Improv(e) Your Mindset 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Cultivate and Consume 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Develop a Funny Focus 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBringing Humor to Work with L.A.F.T.E.R. 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Lead by Example 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Ask for Help 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Fun over Funny 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Tell Your Story 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Earn It 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Rituals 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Take Your Pain and Play with It: Using Humor to Boost Resilience 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEndnotes 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul Osincup\u003c\/b\u003e is a comedian and humor strategist who equips people with tools to create happier, healthier, and more productive places to work. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, healthcare organizations, and government agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you and all your coworkers read this book, you'd be dying to go back to the office.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSarah Cooper,\u003c\/b\u003e Comedian and bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Both inspiring and practical, this book shows how corporations can harness the power of humor to enhance productivity, spark joy, and boost resilience.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKatelyn Johnson,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Integrated Health Benefits, Cisco\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We don't always think about humor when it comes to well-being, but the connection is undeniable, and we could all stand to laugh a little more. \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-researched and funny guide for maximizing the benefits of humor and fun!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEmily Sharpe,\u003c\/b\u003e Living Well Program Director, TIAA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Since reading Paul's book, my life has had less stress and more laughter, but I never thought I could achieve more'er. Some books may help you be the bestest or succesier but more'er is the greatiest you can get. I should never have been allowed to write this. Read this book. You will be glad you did!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Nihill,\u003c\/b\u003e Author, \u003ci\u003eDo You Talk Funny?\u003c\/i\u003e, Founder, FunnyBizz Conference, and Internationally Touring Comedian\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Paul Osincup's book makes humor a trainable life skill to be more comfortable in your own skin—and invite others to do the same. \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with tactical tips and skills to be a happier, healthier, more fun and likeable you. I loved it!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJoe Burton,\u003c\/b\u003e Founder and CEO of Whil and former President of Headspace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A funny, yet practical guide that is a must-read for busy professionals who can benefit from some levity at the workplace. Life is too short!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eNeeraj Aggarwal,\u003c\/b\u003e Managing Director and Senior Partner, Asia-Pacific at The Boston Consulting Group\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cb\u003eTHE HUMOR HABIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you and all your coworkers read this book, you'd be dying to go back to the office.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSarah Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e, Comedian and bestselling author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Both inspiring and practical, this book shows how corporations can harness the power of humor to enhance productivity, spark joy, and boost resilience.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eKatelyn Johnson,\u003c\/b\u003e Director of Integrated Health Benefits, Cisco\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We don't always think about humor when it comes to well-being, but the connection is undeniable, and we could all stand to laugh a little more. \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-researched and funny guide for maximizing the benefits of humor and fun!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eEmily Sharpe,\u003c\/b\u003e Living Well Program Director, TIAA\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Since reading Paul's book, my life has had less stress and more laughter, but I never thought I could achieve more'er. Some books may help you be the bestest or succesier but more'er is the greatiest you can get. I should never have been allowed to write this. Read this book. You will be glad you did!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDavid Nihill,\u003c\/b\u003e Author, \u003ci\u003eDo You Talk Funny?\u003c\/i\u003e, Founder, FunnyBizz Conference, and Internationally Touring Comedian\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Paul Osincup's book makes humor a trainable life skill to be more comfortable in your own skin—and nvite others to do the same. \u003ci\u003eThe Humor Habit\u003c\/i\u003e is packed with tactical tips and skills to be a happier, healthier, more fun and likeable you. I loved it!” —\u003cb\u003eJoe Burton\u003c\/b\u003e, Founder and CEO of Whil and former President of Headspace\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A funny, yet practical guide that is a must-read for busy professionals who can benefit from some levity at the workplace. 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