Ep.132: The Crucial Role of Humor At Work and How To Not Take Yourself Too Seriously, with Conor Cunneen | The Leadership Podcast

1h12 | 10/02/2024

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If you've spent any time working in a corporate environment, then you've probably been told many times that 'leaders are to be taken seriously' and 'the workplace is no place for silliness or joking around'. In today's episode we're going to be challenging that myth. Just because business is serious doesn't mean the humans within that environment can't have a bit of fun and laughter. Busting that myth with me is guest Conor Cunneen, and together we'll be exploring the powerful role of Humour, Intentionality, paying Compliments and Gratitude in leadership and the two sides of the coin that is supporting others and building up yourself too.

We even found room for a joke or two, and a few controversial thoughts, like why Steve Jobs is not the kind of leader you should aspire to be...

Thanks for listening to this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadernotaboss.com and sign up for the Integrity Leaders community, don't forget to use discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ If you've enjoyed listening to Conor today, then check out his website to learn more about what he does: https://irishmanspeaks.com/ Or follow him on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishmanSpeaks

#humor #WorkersAreHumanToo #FunAtWork #Laugh

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Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss.

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About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

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Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Description

If you've spent any time working in a corporate environment, then you've probably been told many times that 'leaders are to be taken seriously' and 'the workplace is no place for silliness or joking around'. In today's episode we're going to be challenging that myth. Just because business is serious doesn't mean the humans within that environment can't have a bit of fun and laughter. Busting that myth with me is guest Conor Cunneen, and together we'll be exploring the powerful role of Humour, Intentionality, paying Compliments and Gratitude in leadership and the two sides of the coin that is supporting others and building up yourself too.

We even found room for a joke or two, and a few controversial thoughts, like why Steve Jobs is not the kind of leader you should aspire to be...

Thanks for listening to this episode of Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. Don't forget to visit www.leadernotaboss.com and sign up for the Integrity Leaders community, don't forget to use discount code: HALFOFF24 Or contact me directly with any questions: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidhatch-leadernotaboss/ If you've enjoyed listening to Conor today, then check out his website to learn more about what he does: https://irishmanspeaks.com/ Or follow him on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishmanSpeaks

#humor #WorkersAreHumanToo #FunAtWork #Laugh

The Leading with integrity: Leadership talk Podcast, hosted by David Hatch. Distributed on all major podcast platforms by Ausha.co

Happier teams are more productive teams. More productive teams make more successful businesses. If you want to be a better leader, or are struggling with engagement, happiness, or productivity 'challenges', then get in touch with David today and see how Leading with integrity can change your career, you'll find his LinkedIn profile above! Be a Leader, Not A Boss.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

About Leading with integrity: Leadership talk

This is Leading with integrity: Leadership talk. The podcast for new leaders, managers, or first-time founders in specialist-driven businesses and teams, and who want to be more effective, people-first leaders and lead happy, productive teams.

Learn the crucial strategies, mindsets, and practical steps that successful modern leaders follow to be engaging, ethical and authentic managers who get the best from their teams.

We’ll achieve all this via weekly conversations with leaders, leadership experts, entrepreneurs and business owners who have already walked this path and have amazing insights to share. With an added sprinkling of occasional solo episodes and group chats with multiple guests.

Want to be a guest on Leading with integrity: Leadership talk? Send David Hatch a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/david-hatch-leadingwithintegrity

Podcast hosted by David Hatch (distributed via Ausha).

.

Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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