As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...

By ALBERT STUMM Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

New Year’s isn’t just for resolutions or throwing a party (complete with fun games) with your favorite people—it’s also the perfect moment to bring on the laughs! And what better way to kick off 2026 ...

Who doesn’t love a well-crafted, funny meme? It’s an instant source of good vibes that can turn any dull day into a few ...

Testing involves scanning the brains of healthy participants and then subjecting them to a database of funny words, ...

One of the most common sayings about humor is that “laughter is the best medicine.” While it’s definitely not a cure-all, medical research supports the positive physical effects of laughter and humor.

The "mutual vulnerability theory" I have been promoting in this blog series defines laughter as a vocal affirmation of mutual vulnerability. In the previous posts, in order to account for the ...

“HUMOR can be dissected, as a frog can,” E. B. White once warned, “but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.” Until recently, many ...

We have all been the focus of others’ laughter, whether inspired by something we said or something we did. There are occasions, however, when others’ laughter is expressed not in response to what ...

My husband, Don, likes to say that he needs to laugh every day (but only cry once or twice a year). I appreciate and admire his good nature, and I’m sure his ability to see the humor in life helps him ...

With a little awareness and practice, anyone can develop that easy, clever charm that makes people smile without even ...