As leaders rise through the ranks, they also rise in perceived authority. That often creates what's known as power distance—a ...

New Year’s isn’t just for resolutions or throwing a party (complete with fun games) with your favorite people—it’s also the perfect moment to bring on the laughs! And what better way to kick off 2026 ...

Laughter yoga is particularly effective for people who might not feel like laughing, such as those struggling with depression ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Leadership is often associated with qualities like ...

Testing involves scanning the brains of healthy participants and then subjecting them to a database of funny words, ...

We have all been the focus of others’ laughter, whether inspired by something we said or something we did. There are occasions, however, when others’ laughter is expressed not in response to what ...

“HUMOR can be dissected, as a frog can,” E. B. White once warned, “but the thing dies in the process and the innards are discouraging to any but the pure scientific mind.” Until recently, many ...

The fundamental view of humor differs across cultures. Source: Felix Rostig/ Unsplash Have you ever heard a joke that made you burst into laughter while your immigrant friend had a straight face?

With a little awareness and practice, anyone can develop that easy, clever charm that makes people smile without even ...

My husband, Don, likes to say that he needs to laugh every day (but only cry once or twice a year). I appreciate and admire his good nature, and I’m sure his ability to see the humor in life helps him ...

Laughter isn’t just the best medicine—it’s the ultimate connection. And let’s face it, some people have a natural knack for ...