by Nilupama Wijewardena, Charmine Hartel and Ramanie Samaratunge, The Conversation When asked to describe an ideal organizational leader, many people might be inclined to use quite serious adjectives such as solemn, determined or results-oriented. Yet one trait is not only often overlooked, but also essential for managers. Humor—whether it manifests as a funny anecdote, joke, performance or witty remark—is a crucial tool for good leadership. When used well, humor can increase employees’ psychological empowerment, job performance and well-being, and also make people perceive their leaders as more effective. But many Read More