One tool that every leader has in their toolbox is a sense of humor. Knowing how and when to use it can be quite powerful.
Today's blog entry comes as a recommendation from Bryan Karchut - Division Chief, North Zone Fire Management, Black Hills National Forest. Thanks for the submission, Bryan!
Jonathan Frye in his November 4, 2007, blog post titled Humor and Leadership provides a link to "Enhance Your Sense of Humor from Reader's Digest" as well as numerous quotes about humor from various leaders in history.
Today's blog entry comes as a recommendation from Bryan Karchut - Division Chief, North Zone Fire Management, Black Hills National Forest. Thanks for the submission, Bryan!
Jonathan Frye in his November 4, 2007, blog post titled Humor and Leadership provides a link to "Enhance Your Sense of Humor from Reader's Digest" as well as numerous quotes about humor from various leaders in history.
Additional resource:
Humor and Leadership. Blaine Anderson. Journal of Organizational Culture. January 2005.
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