Humor Seriously

National bestseller by @aaker & @NBagdonas from the @StanfordGSB. Available at bookstores everywhere (seriously- we checked).

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#HumorSeriously is a National #Bestseller! 🎉 If you haven’t already, we’d love for you to buy an ebook or actual book for a friend, family member, or 🐶 (dogs love bestsellers). The book is available everywhere, tap here to get a copy (or 5!): https://t.co/Z1YO5WwdP6

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PS Humor, Seriously is part of this week’s Kindle Deals— just $1.99 (usually $30!). A tiny act of levity disguised as a deal, if you’ve been meaning to read (or gift) it.

Offer ends November 9.

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November can feel like a sprint disguised as a cozy stroll.

This month’s Humor, Seriously newsletter is your permission to pause — to slow down, laugh a little, and notice what matters most.

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@DavidAaker (the father of modern branding—and
@aaker's actual dad) distills 9 books into 1 practical playbook.

💡 New 5Bs framework
📘 eBook = $2.99 this week
📰 Full story: https://t.co/phdKT65GRA

#branding #Aaker

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Things we love this spring:
☀️ Longer days
🤧 Allergy meds
🎓 Our Humor: Serious Business class back in session at @StanfordGSB

New post is up on Humor, Seriously. It’s about levity, leadership, and why your team probably doesn’t need another trust fall.

https://t.co/d1Q9VAKFf8

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A brilliant piece by @ariannahuff & @sama in TIME on how AI-driven personalized behavior change can revolutionize healthcare.
https://t.co/AI8TRfY0mt

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@mkives @rainnwilson @sarahcpr @Kyle_MacLachlan @LeslieBlodgett @davidrisher @dpatil

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Wow. What a remarkable quarter. We couldn't be more proud of our students at @StanfordGSB and elevated by our guest whose insights were brilliant and profound.

@aaker @nbagdonas

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We're on @substack! 🎉 Read our first post here - https://t.co/mMUHZZzO3D

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Levity in leadership - not an oxymoron but a strategy, according to the US Navy SEALs. Discover how humor can be the secret handshake of effective teams.
https://t.co/6r0Sj3XIvu

@aaker @nbagdonas @FastCompany @jennaabdou

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In this season of thanks, we're deeply grateful for your joyous support for Humor, Seriously. We're so excited to embark on a global adventure and are beyond excited to share a first look at our international covers!

#humor #global #books

@aaker @nbagdonas

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We're great at professional videos! Gallup shows having a work best friend boosts job satisfaction & profitability. Plus, just 5 mins of shared laughter increases intimacy by 30%. Laughter isn't just fun; it's a success strategy.

Tag a colleague who lifts you up! 🤝

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Class dismissed with a whole lot of laughter! Our Humor: Serious Business journey at @StanfordGSB has wrapped up for the year, and we couldn’t be prouder of our exceptional students, extraordinary guest speakers, and the incredible energy they brought to the class.

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we are screaming bc @VancityReynolds guest-starred in our class this year!! He’s probably the first person in the history of @Stanford to be nominated by our students in both categories: being an entrepreneur who uses humor effectively and an actor who is devastatingly funny.

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- We all want impact, and one big impact that we can have is the happiness we build together.

- Be interesting and be interested.

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It was an absolute delight having Solina visit @StanfordGSB (and our class) this week, with Michael Kives guest starring as the moderator.

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We’re so blown away by the ethos that Solina lives by. Here are some of our favorites:

- Nothing good will be achieved if nothing is attempted

- Make space for connection and play - there is a magic in giving people the space to connect as human beings.

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3. The more trust you establish in a team, the more you’re able to create an environment that welcomes humor. The most toxic kind of humor is one that singles folks out

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We’re honored to have Bob Sternfels & Gary Pinkus from @McKinsey join as guests in this week’s Humor: Serious Business class.

We got a sneak peek into how humor has accelerated business processes at McKinsey.

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Here are some of our favorite takeaways:

1. Start with being human, then transition to humor

2. Humor is culturally and regionally dependent. Sometimes humor doesn’t always translate — humor falling flat isn’t the end of the world, but you must be careful not to offend people

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🧰 Build a get-a-grip kit. Create a list of things that bring you joy, make you laugh, keep you entered. Refresh it over time and keep it handy! Don’t be shy to use it to put people at ease.

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@LeslieBlodgett has been our #1 supporter of Humor: Serious Business since day 1 and it’s always an absolutely joy having her visit our @StanfordGSB class!

#humor #humorseriously #levity #business #stanford

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🪩 Find humor in the dark times. A humor buddy who knows you and is familiar with the situation is a great asset for laughing through the tough time.