The Levity Effect: Why it Pays to Lighten Up

by Adrian Gostick (Author), Adrian Gostick (Author), Scott Christopher (Author)

New
Illustrated
2008
$32.20

The Levity Effect uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business! Based on ten years of extensive research, the authors argue against business tradition to reveal the powerful bottom-line benefits of leading with levity. With interviews, exercises, and case studies, the book reveals how humor in the workplace will help you communicate messages, build camaraderie, and encourage creativity for a better workplace and bigger profits.

Synopsis

The Levity Effect uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business! Based on ten years of extensive research, the authors argue against business tradition to reveal the powerful bottom-line benefits of leading with levity. With interviews, exercises, and case studies, the book reveals how humor in the workplace will help you communicate messages, build camaraderie, and encourage creativity for a better workplace and bigger profits.

$32.20

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20+ in stock

More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 25 Apr 2008
ISBN 10: 0470195886
ISBN 13: 9780470195888

Media Reviews

Gostick and Christopher are serious about levity and its impact on the bottom line, and have plenty of ideas for generating laughter. ( Personnel Today, Mon 17th March 2008)

Why every company needs a fun strategy . (Economist.com, Tuesday 15th April 2008)

Author Bio

Adrian Gostick is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Invisible Employee and The Carrot Principle, as well as the BusinessWeek bestseller A Carrot a Day, The Integrity Advantage, and The 24-Carrot Manager.

Scott Christopher is an author, speaker, and regular columnist for Workplace HR magazine. He is the author of the book Lighten Up, as well as a film and television actor.