2. Is leadership funny?

We are joined today by humor & leadership experts: Karyn Buxman and Andrea Canny. Our discussion covers the following: · Benefits of humor to enhance approachability and trust · Humor as a tool or weapon · Are people born funny? · Leading with humor · When humor is appropriate · Generational differences Karyn provides her 7 competencies to connect with others: 1. Bond or Relationship to others* 2. Environment or Context*  3. Authenticity 4. Safety* 5. Timing 6. Content 7. Delivery *most important in creating trust equity. Key takeaway: Practice Humor by Choice Not by Chance We can all practice to be funny by immersing ourselves in observing people, understanding what people see as funny is shaped by our socialization so generational differences are very real. We can then experiment and eventually it can become very natural. About Karyn: Karyn Buxman is a TEDx speaker, successful author, brain-based high-performance coach, nurse, business consultant—and a neurohumorist (she lives at the intersection of humor and the brain). As The Global Expert in Strategic Humor for Business Karyn helps high performers go from great to mastery. From the Mayo Clinic to the Million Dollar Round Table, organizations around the world hire Karyn to educate, inspire, and entertain their audiences again and again. She’s one of 260 people (and only 55 women) in the world to be inducted into the National Speakers Association's Hall of Fame. Karyn is serious about humor! Check out her TED talk: How Humor Can Save the World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bOriPEk7S8&feature=youtu.be and also her resource page: www.StressRecoveryToolkit.com Look for her new book later this fall, Funny Means Money: Strategic Humor for Influence & World Domination; also this spring she will be hosting an 8-week Master Class in Strategic Humor www.karynbuxman.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karynbuxman/ YouTube.com/user/KarynBuxman https://www.instragram.com/karyn_buxman/ About Andrea: Andrea Canny's 37 year career has spanned through Asia, Europe and the USA. Her Disney career began as the original Belle (Beauty and the Beast). She was voted Vocalist of the Decade on Broadwayworld.com in 2020 and was Critic's Pick for Best Actress in a Musical 2018 for her portrayal of Mama Rose in Gypsy. She co-produced, From Broadway with Love: Orlando (benefited 3 Orlando LGBTQ orgs after the Pulse tragedy). She has her own Proofreading/Editing business, private & group coaching in vocal performance & the business of entertainment for performers.  [email protected] www.andreacanny.com. https://www.instagram.com/pupbutt/ Check out her podcasts: www.10kdollarday.com 10K Dollar Day (producer) & The Daily Happy podcasts. www.therise.today The Rise podcast (co-host/producer) Reach Yo: [email protected] FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share IG: yocanny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/