Meanwhile, we have found ourselves in the midst of a mental health crisis, with rates of depression skyrocketing to unparalleled levels as a global pandemic and social isolation pile onto already-stressful work conditions and seasonal cycles. Nearly 100,000 U.S. businesses have closed permanently since February 2020. Those who remain employed are flailing. According to a recent Harvard Business Review survey by Ron Carucci, 41% of workers feel burned out due to factors like working remotely, working longer hours, juggling family demands, threatened job security and fear of unsafe working environments. None of this is funny. … [Read more...] about Humor is such an important leadership trait we teach it at Stanford’s business school
