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How to Be a Better Boss According to a Pair of Stanford Biz School Professors: Laugh More - INC

How to Be a Better Boss According to a Pair of Stanford Biz School Professors: Laugh More - INC | Professional Learning for Busy Educators | Scoop.it

"Humor boosts performance, joy, and even helps you live longer. The authors of a new book explain how to make more room for it at work."

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A Funny Side of Literacy - Edutopia

A Funny Side of Literacy - Edutopia | Professional Learning for Busy Educators | Scoop.it
When we talk about social skills and social and emotional learning (SEL), an important element is understanding the nuances of language, as well as the context, the situation, we are in with others. Communication in the English language is not simple, even for native speakers. 

So when it comes to deciphering tough language, asking groups of students to work together to analyze puns can be both challenging and an enjoyable way to build language and literacy skills.
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Dear Dan: What’s Your Take on Humor in Leadership

Dear Dan: What’s Your Take on Humor in Leadership | Professional Learning for Busy Educators | Scoop.it
Dear Curious,

Thanks for the encouraging word and your interest in humor.

On a personal note, sometimes I crack myself up. Check out the image on Talented People Have an Annoying Side. But humor is a double edged sword.

“There is a thin line that separates laughter and pain, comedy and tragedy, humor and hurt.” Erma Bombeck

You can laugh at someone or laugh with them. Additionally, inside jokes make new team members feel like outsiders. Timing and context is everything.
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