Comedy isn’t rocket science. It’s harder. At least with rocket science, you have objective formulas and figures to put together to achieve scientific facts (I think—I’m famously not a rocket scientist ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

“Humor is a life skill. It’s great at a party, and it’s great in a meeting. But it’s not just about being funny. It’s about understanding your audience, your timing and your intent,” said Kong, who ...

The saying “laughter is the best medicine” isn’t just a proverb; it’s scientifically proven to elicit many responses in the body that can benefit one’s health. According to an article by the ...

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 ...

Rachel Sennott is known mainly for her comic work in movies like Bodies Bodies Bodies and the hilarious Bottoms, which she co-wrote. But in I Used to Be Funny, she takes on a more dramatic role – even ...

A growing body of recent scientific evidence indicates that we have much more control over our minds, personalities, and personal illnesses than was previously known, and it is all occurring as a ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

It’s time to stop taking advertising so seriously. Let’s put the laughs—and the growth—back into marketing. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, ...