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Laugh Your Way to Startup Success: Humor as a Business Tool

Laugh Your Way to Startup Success: Humor as a Business Tool

By: A Staff Writer

Updated on: Jul 09, 2024

Laugh Your Way to Startup Success: Humor as a Business Tool

Laugh Your Way to Startup Success: Humor as a Business Tool

Imagine pitching investors with a grumpy face and a monotone voice. Not gonna fly, right?

The entrepreneurial life is STRESSFUL. Humor can be the life raft that keeps us from drowning in burnout.

  • Diffuse tension: Humor can break the ice in tough negotiations or awkward moments.
  • Build connections: People like working with people they like. Be fun, not stuffy!
  • Boost morale: A quick laugh combats stress, for yourself and your team
  • Handle failure with grace: The ability to laugh at mistakes makes them less scary.
  • Make your brand memorable: Inject your personality with humor in marketing.
  • Viral potential: A funny tweet goes a lot further than a boring one.

What’s the funniest thing to happen in your business recently?

Add a touch of humor to your next email, meeting, or social media post.