But we’re also seeing so many creative ways that leaders are weaving humor into this weird new world. Connor Diemand-Yauman is the co-CEO of Merit America. His first all-hands Zoom call with his organization was scheduled amid a challenging time for the world, and a particularly divisive time in the US. Diemand-Yauman wanted to nod to the hardship of the moment while signaling care and reassurance. To acknowledge this truth, he pretended to leave his screen sharing on, and as every employee held their breath watching, Googled “things inspirational CEOs say in hard times.” Everyone lost it. … [Read more...] about Humor is such an important leadership trait we teach it at Stanford’s business school
