How Laughter in Leadership is Linked to Increased Productivity
As I am writing this our boss is sending us jokes. Actually, I was writing a serious article, and equally as important, but sometimes you just need to LOL!
Now when you’re at the helm of an organisation, no matter the size or capacity, being responsible for its success or failure is a serious job. But can being too serious cause the reverse effect on success? Are leaders losing sight of the power of positive thinking?
Enter HBB Group CEO Garret Norris. Put simply, he is serious. That is, serious about laughter and its powers. Also, it is his sense of humour that has been one of his many tools in building his successful empire. After all, as he often says “we must laugh daily, when my team is laughing, they are getting along”… and …
Grinners are Winners
It may appear whimsical to think of laughing as a tool of the modern workplace. However, our adult brain is hard wired for survival. That is, so it can protect us from threats. More so, it is also hard wired to regain perspective. Laughter in Leadership is one of many accessible pathways to perspective.
For the many of you that have sat in on a Garret Norris workshop or even had a meeting, be it online or in-person, you will recall at least one moment of frivolity. So why does he do it?
The short answer – laughter releases endorphins and makes us feel good. The deeper answer – laughter is a key to our brain’s executive function, the part of us that keeps our eyes on the prize and produces results.
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The Power of a Laugh
Laughter in Leadership is a tool of the emotionally intelligent. Humour helps us call upon our strengths and forgive ourselves for our shortcomings. And when we instil these methodologies and practices in our team – they too will produce results, happily.
Recognising the value of laughter in leadership can be a helpful way to get into a more resourceful state of mind, which is key to productivity and ROI.
The health benefits of laughing are numerous – combating many common ills, lowering blood pressure, improve circulation, stimulate the nervous system, heighten the immune system and strengthen the heart.
But have you ever thought of laughter as yielding dividends?
As we loosen up and remove tension, we see clearer. As we let go we open ourselves to new approaches, approaches that create business, generate new ideas and stimulate productivity.
If you are a person who does not genuinely feel comfortable leading laughter, encourage people in your team who do, and let them take the lead in providing the tool that fosters a positive leadership culture.
Do you want laughter to yield your business results?
Think about these areas of learning for you and your team
How To:
- Engage and motivate your employees (in person and remotely)
- Instil a Positive Mindset in your Employees
- Reduce Stress from Impacting Productivity
- Reframe our Conversations from Negative to Positive
- Increase Mood Elevation and Momentum
- Manage Conflict Resolution Remotely and In Person
- Laugh Your Way to Results
PS. Here are what the CEO of the HBB Group sends his team, randomly:
Do you want to educate and entertain your team to keep them motivated?
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