Humour Management

From professional athletes like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan to philosophers like Confucius, inspirational business books love to suggest that readers can succeed in business and in life by adopting the traits of their famous subjects. In Z.E.O. by Scott Kenemore, frustrated employees will finally find inspiration in a source they can already relate to: zombies! A guide for any Joe-lunchbox or aspiring-C.E.O., Z.E.O. illustrates how the lessons learned from zombies and zombie films can be applied - from the typing-pool to the boardroom.

From my humble beginning as a market trader's daughter to a fashion stylist in Paris, I have carved out a career that most people could only dream of. Over the years, thousands of people have asked me for the secrets of my “Sue-cess” and it's only now that I feel the world is ready to understand. Charity Shop Sue's Tools for Management and Success is a guide that will illuminate your path to becoming a better manager and a better human person.

With two million copies sold worldwide, Sarah Knight's best-selling No F--ks Given Guides prove that she's the Queen of No: no to a single extraneous f--k given, to unwanted obligations, overcommitting and overcomplicating her life. For Sarah, saying no is easy. For the rest of us, it's stress-inducing, blood pressure-raising, teeth-grinding hard. But it doesn't have to be. F--k No! is filled with tips, techniques and practical strategies that will arm you with not only permission to decline but plenty of ammunition for doing so.

Your culture is your number-one competitive advantage. But here's the rub: Inspiring cultures don't happen by accident. You can't buy, borrow, or fake a great culture. You need to be deliberate about building a truly inspiring culture. That's where The Humor Advantage comes in.

Star of BBC’s Supersizers, the hugely popular Times columnist here presents hilarious rants on the subjects that anger him most: fat people, footballers, flip-flops, Formula One, wheelie luggage, cycle helmets, processed ham, skiing, dogs.... Are you all wound up? Boiling and ready to blow? Breathe deeply. Relax. Master of spleen Giles Coren, author of what the Guardian called 'The Maddest Email Ever', has an unbeatable technique for working through the anger: He does it for you.

Are you interested in 100 percent scientific and proven ways to make friends quickly, negotiate anything you want, turn enemies into friends, gain trust, and just be flat-out likable? How about step-by-step, methodical, literally foolproof approaches to make people want you around more? In The Science of Likability, that's exactly what you'll get. I've taken 16 of the most influential, famous, and effective psychological studies and broken them down to see exactly how you can use their findings to your advantage.

With their fearless crime-fighting, good manners, and manly fashion sense, the Hardly boys are the pride of Feyport, Illinois. In A Ghost in the Closet, dark-haired, muscular Frank and his lovable kid brother, Joe, return from a gay trip to Europe to find that their parents - world-famous detective Fennel P. Hardly and his wife, Mrs. Hardly - have been kidnapped! Even worse, so have six poodles from the Lake Merrimen Dog Show! Pals Nancy Clue, Cherry Aimless, R.N., and Police Detective Jackie Jones help the Hardly boys track down the criminals.

The sequel to The Case of the Not-So-Nice Nurse is another hoot, a lampooning of girls' fiction of the past full of hapless, do-gooding detectives with "keen sleuthing abilities, up-to-the-minute fashion sense, and gracious finishing-school manners". Girlfriend finds our hapless heroine, Nancy Clue, racing home to River Depths, Illinois, to confess the murder of her father, prominent attorney Carson Clue; expose the terrible truth about him; and free Hannah Gruel, the selfless housekeeper who has shouldered the blame.

35 Humorvolle Kurzgeschichten aus aller Welt von den bekanntesten Autoren des Genres, darunter: "Die Schrecken der deutschen Sprache", "Eine Rigi-Besteigung", "Der berühmte Springfrosch von Calaveras County" (Mark Twain), "Eine schreckliche Nacht" (Anton Tschechow), "Dr. Heideggers Experiment" (Nathaniel Hawthorne), "Frauen sind eitel. Männer? Nie!" (Kurt Tucholsky), "Kriminologie" (Friedrich Glauser), "Die Sau" (Ludwig Thoma) und vielen mehr.

My mother-in-law, Diane Newby, zombified by accident. She still volunteers at her church bake sales and cooks pot roast for her daughter and son-in-law, Ron Yardley. What ticks her off is when people don't treat her like a normal human being - with glowing red eyes and super strength and speed. And if she doesn't get her own way, look out. She explodes and leaves broken plaster and body parts in her wake. Nothing stops her: not brick walls, the federal government, or middle-aged spread.

In this hysterical, astute book, HR industry expert Jim Dunn explores how humor can improve our professional environments and personal development by exploring questions like: How is humor a superpower for fostering collaborative environments? Are funny employees more effective? How can laughter turn crisis into connection and opportunity? How can instituting a culture of levity shape team dynamics and improve job satisfaction?

Humor macht sexy. Sie als Mensch und Ihre Themen! Egal ob es um Führung, Marketing oder die tägliche Diskussion um die Ordnung in der Spülmaschine geht. Fachkräfte bleiben im Unternehmen. Sie bekommen für wichtige Themen mehr Aufmerksamkeit. Humor als berechenbare Größe.

In Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts Mr. Darcy has never been more devilish and the seemingly chaste Elizabeth never more turned on. The entire cast of characters from Austen's classic is here in this rewrite that goes all the way. This time Mr. Bingley and his sister both have designs on Mr. Darcy's manhood; Elizabeth's bff Charlotte marries their family's strange relation and stumbles upon a secret world of feminine relations more to her liking.

In this insightful and entertaining memoir, Dr. Sean Wall-Carty takes listeners on a journey through his diverse and impactful career. As a Professor, Lecturer, and Human Resources professional, Dr. Wall-Carty has dedicated his life to education and helping others navigate the complexities of professional life. His roles as a Town Councilman and former Deputy Town Supervisor highlight his deep commitment to public service and his community.

Humor generiert Aufmerksamkeit, Humor entspannt, Humor reduziert Widerstände. Humor im Vertrieb kann Spannung ins Gespräch bringen oder Widerstände entspannen. Dieser Sales Up Call unterstützt Sie das eine vom anderen besser zu unterscheiden!

Steuererklärung, Unkraut jäten, den Keller aufräumen: Die meisten Menschen schieben unliebsame Aufgaben gerne auf. So fehlt uns dann häufig auch der innere Antrieb für die Dinge, die wir gerne machen und die unser Leben bereichern. Wie schaffen wir das, was wir müssen und gewinnen Zeit für das, was wir wirklich wollen? Trainerin, Coachin und Bestsellerautorin Nicole Staudinger verrät uns: wie wir die Dinge auf unserer "Ich muss"-Liste entspannt und motiviert erledigen, wie wir herausfinden, was wir auf unsere "Ich will"-Liste setzen, und wie wir beides aus Überzeugung und mit Freude tun.

Mark Twain beherrschte alle Spielarten des Humors: Komödie, Witz, Ironie, Sarkasmus; feinsinnige Beobachtung der menschlichen Komödie war ebenso sein Metier wie purer Slapstick. In dieser Sammlung von zehn meisterhaften Kurzgeschichten hören wir: "Eine Rigibesteigung", "Der selige Benjamin Franklin", "Ein französisches Duell", "Michelangelo", "Die alten Meister", "Tischrede bei einem Festessen der Amerikaner", "Die Appetit-Anstalt", "Britische Festlichkeiten", "Pariser Führer", "Eine Geschichte ohne Ende".

Egon Friedell, vor 1916 Egon Friedmann, war ein echtes Universalgenie. Er war Journalist, Schriftsteller, Dramatiker, Kritiker, Schauspieler, Kabarettist - und Philosoph! Seine Werke zur Kulturgeschichte sind wunderbar zu lesende Perlen der Literatur. Friedell stürzte sich, verfolgt von den Nazis, aus dem Fenster seiner Wiener Wohnung - er mochte nicht fliehen. Eines seiner berühmtesten Bühnenwerke ist: "Goethe. Eine Groteske in zwei Bildern", in der er den Schulbetrieb aufs Korn nimmt - und Goethe mit Frankfurter Dialekt sprechen lässt.

Even though it can throw us curveballs, we have the power to make the most of life. In Finding Gratitude in H.O.P.E., you'll discover a personal story of one mans journey and what put him on the path of choosing gratitude and hope instead of letting fear, despair, or anger consume his life. Get ready to foster a strong relationship with gratitude and hope, and through them, happiness.

El humor aumenta el impacto en la comunicación, fomenta la creatividad y mejora el aprendizaje.