{"product_id":"the-levity-effect-isbn-9780470195888","title":"The Levity Effect","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe Levity Effect\u003c\/i\u003e uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business! Based on ten years of extensive research, the authors argue against business tradition to reveal the powerful bottom-line benefits of leading with levity. With interviews, exercises, and case studies, the book reveals how humor in the workplace will help you communicate messages, build camaraderie, and encourage creativity for a better workplace and bigger profits.In The Levity Effect werden die Autoren ihre Fälle um eine Reihe von Effekten herum gruppieren, die auftreten, wenn man mit Leichtigkeit führt. Das Buch wird die breit angelegte Untersuchung umreißen und zeigen, wie man gegen den Trend ungewöhnliche Entscheidungen vorschlägt. Das Buch baut auch auf die Beratertätigkeit der Autoren auf, ein lustiges und verbindliches Umfeld bei einigen der weltweit größten Unternehmen zu schaffen und enthält Interviews mit erfolgreichen Personen, die gelernt haben Humor in ihrem Leben zu nutzen.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I: The Case for Levity 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter One: Levity Is a Funny Thing: If They're Busting a Gut, They'll Bust Their Butts 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Two: Levity Effect—Communication: If They're Laughing, They're Listening 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Three: Levity Effect—Innovation: With Comedy, There's Creativity 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Levity Effect—Respect: In You They Trust 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Five: Levity Effect—Health: Good for What Ails You 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Six: Levity Effect—Wealth: Laughing All the Way to the Bank 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II: Getting Lighter 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Seven: 142 Ways to Have Fun at Work: How to Bring the Levity Effect to Work 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Eight: Overcoming Objections to Levity: So What if I'm a Brow Knitter? 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter Nine: Levity for Life: Bringing Home the Fun 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConclusion: Your Levity IQ 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn More at Levityeffect.com 229\u003c\/p\u003e  \"Gostick and Christopher are serious about levity and its impact on the bottom line, and have plenty of ideas for generating laughter.\" (\u003ci\u003ePersonnel Today\u003c\/i\u003e, Mon 17th March 2008)\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\"Why every company needs a fun strategy\". (\u003ci\u003eEconomist.com,\u003c\/i\u003e Tuesday 15th April 2008)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAdrian Gostick\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Employee\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Carrot Principle\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the \u003ci\u003eBusinessWeek\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller \u003ci\u003eA Carrot a Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Integrity Advantage\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe 24-Carrot Manager\u003c\/i\u003e.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScott Christopher\u003c\/b\u003e is an author, speaker, and regular columnist for Workplace HR magazine. He is the author of the book \u003ci\u003eLighten Up\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a film and television actor.\u003c\/p\u003e  Adrian Gostick ist Autor von verschiedenen sehr erfolgreichen Büchern; inklusive dem New York Times Bestseller Der unsichtbare Mitarbeiter und The Carrot Principle. Er ist auch der Autor der Wall Street Journal und Business Week Bestseller A Carrot Day, The Integrity Advantage und The 24-Carrot Manager, das von Larry King (CNN) als ein \"Muss für moderne Manager\" gelobt wurde. Seine Bücher wurden in 15 Sprachen übersetzt und werden in mehr als 50 Ländern weltweit verkauft. \u003cbr\u003e Scott Christopher ist Autor, Dozent und selbsterklärter Außenseiter in der Unternehmenswelt - nachdem er viele Jahre in der Traumwelt von Fernsehen und Film gearbeitet hat. Nachdem er in die normale Arbeitswelt zurückgekehrt ist, entdeckte er, dass es einen riesigen Unterschied gibt zwischen den Menschen, die sich Erfolg wünschen und denen, die etwas erreichen. Er entdeckte, dass die Kluft mit Leichtigkeit überbrückt werden kann. Scotts Enthusiasmus, seine Energie und sein einnehmender Humor ermöglichen unvergessliche Reden und Seminare, die Leute bewegen und zum Lachen bringen. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you think work is no laughing matter, the joke's on you. The Levity Effect uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of fun and humor in building a productive, engaged, and loyal workforce...and a more successful you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you doubt levity is good for business, consider this: lighthearted leaders earn more on average than their more dour peers; entertaining workplaces breed more loyal employees and happier customers; and employees who are considered humorous are vastly more likely to get promoted—especially to senior positions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe benefits of the levity effect are built on extensive research and case studies from some of the world's most successful organizations. Bestselling author Adrian Gostick and humorist Scott Christopher provide powerful examples of leaders from Boeing, Nike, KPMG, Yamaha, Enterprise, Zappos, and dozens of others, all of which prove that lightening up leads to real business results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Levity Effect also presents extensive research into the subject—including compelling data from the Great Place to Work® Institute's one million-member database—that cuts against the grain of traditional business thinking to reveal that great companies consistently earn significantly higher marks for fun.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Levity Effect is for anyone who wants to build an engaging, productive work culture and a more successful career. With interviews, extensive research, and lighthearted insight, The Levity Effect turns traditional business thinking on its head to prove again and again that a fun and engaging workplace leads to better business, more focused employees, and satisfied customers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Levity Effect\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"What may be the most valuable business book of the year...\u003ci\u003eThe Levity Effect\u003c\/i\u003e can change the way you look at corporate culture.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Joe Calloway, author of \u003ci\u003eWork Like You're Showing Off!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Gostick and Christopher entertain us with humorous anecdotes and educate us with research, evidence, real-life examples, and practical applications.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I absolutely loved this book. Levity is common sense that is uncommonly practiced.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Stephan Mardyks, President, International, Franklin Covey\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"The message of \u003ci\u003eThe Levity Effect\u003c\/i\u003e is much needed. The skills for using levity appropriately, and the benefits of doing so, are clearly explained in this enjoyable book.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Mark Sanborn, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fred Factor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"A book that proves the theory that you can work hard, reach impressive goals, and still have fun doing it. And told in a way that grabs you from page one.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Eric J. Lange, Senior Vice President, The Nielsen Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Wow! The funniest, most original business book in ages. With persuasive research and case studies from the least likely businesses.\"\u003cbr\u003e —Chester Elton, coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Invisible Employee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990277275877,"sku":"NP9780470195888","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470195888.jpg?v=1761787170","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-levity-effect-isbn-9780470195888","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}