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Author Gostick, Adrian Robert.

Title The levity effect : why it pays to lighten up / Adrian Gostick and Scott Christopher.

Imprint Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, ©2008.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 2nd Floor Stacks  658.45 G699l 2008    ---  Available
Description viii, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-225).
Contents Levity is a funny thing: if they're busting a gut, they'll bust their butts -- Levity effect -- communication: if they're laughing, they're listening -- Levity effect -- innovation: with comedy, there's creativity -- Levity effect -- respect: in you they trust -- Levity effect -- health: good for what ails you -- Levity effect -- wealth: laughing all the way to the bank -- 142 ways to have fun at work: how to bring the levity effect to work -- Overcoming objections to levity: so what if I'm a brow knitter? -- Levity for life: bringing home the fun.
Summary "The Levity Effect" uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business: that leaders who are lighthearted earn more on average; entertaining workplaces have more loyal employees; and that employees who are considered humorous are more likely to get promoted.
Subject Humor in the workplace.
Humor in the workplace. (OCoLC)fst00963737
Added Author Christopher, Scott, 1967-
ISBN 9780470195888 (cloth)
0470195886 (cloth)

 
    
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