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Laughter as a Service: How to Increase Engagement Using Improv and Humor

Summary In this episode, Clarence Bongalos and Kevin Hubschmann explore how humor, improv, and social intelligence can transform leadership, boost engagement, and create a psychologically safe workplace. Kevin Hubschmann, founder of Laugh.Events, shares practical insights on integrating laughter into corporate culture to enhance productivity and well-being. Key Topics 1. Humor as a leadership tool 2. Improv and active listening in teams 3. Psychological safety and vulnerability 4. Impact of laughter on stress and bonding 5. Remote work and digital humor strategies Chapters 00:00 The Shift in Leadership Post-Pandemic 00:12 Introducing Humor and LaaS in the Workplace 01:07 Improv Principles for High Engagement Leadership 02:33 The Cost of Performative Professionalism 02:48 The Ripple Effect of Stress and Resentment 05:15 Data on Employee Engagement and Well-being 06:32 Laughter as a Solution to Loneliness and Stress 09:21 Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety 12:43 Physiological Benefits of Laughter and Humor 14:18 Long-term Benefits of Laughing and Development 17:08 Improv vs. Comedy: Building Team Support 17:44 Improv as a Tool for Resilience and Bravery 20:29 Active Listening and Empathetic Communication 23:20 Alignment and Engagement through Validation 28:30 Applying Yes-And in High-Stakes Meetings 32:06 Improv and Resilience to Failure 36:22 Humor in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments 41:42 Safe, Work-Appropriate Humor and Boundaries 53:45 Practical Tips for Introverted Leaders 58:00 The Role of Self-Awareness and Feedback 01:00:08 Rethinking Fun and Engagement in the Workplace Keywords #leadership #humor #improv #psychologicalsafety #employeeengagement #corporateculture #socialintelligence #resilience #remotework #softskills #business #leadershipdevelopment #funatwork Links http://Laugh.Events https://laughrx.laugh.events   / kevin-hubschmann   www.linkedin.com/in/clarencebongalos