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Playfulness and humor in leadership build authenticity and credibility rather than undermine it.
Their wordsPlayfulness and humor won't erode your credibility. They amplify your presence. They make you real. And people follow real.
Our reading
How people feel at work determines how well they work, and humor is one lever on that feeling.
Their wordsHumor changes how people feel at work. And how people feel at work changes how they work.
Their wordsNobody wants to follow a joyless leader. If your presence signals, "Everything is fine. I've got this all figured out. Please don't show me anything messy," your team will take the hint.