Leading with Laughter: The Power of Humor in Leadership | Paul Osincup | TEDxNapaValley

Paul Osincup talks about his idea for using laughter to building stronger leaders as part of the TEDxNapaValley 2016 "Go Figure!" event.




A specialist in conflict resolution, Paul works as a speaker and consultant, advising companies and educational institutions on issues that range from diversity and compassion fatigue to using humor in leadership. He is a former Associate Director of Conflict Resolution at Colorado State University and Associate Dean of Student Affairs at the Culinary Institute of America, where he resolved complex issues in a manner that both supported students and aligned with the institution's mission. Despite the serious nature of his work, Paul has also been a "jack-of-all-jokes" since grade school. His experience as a stand up comic fuels his commitment to using positivity and humor to galvanize groups and ignite individual ambition.

[kshitijrahatekar]

Summary of this video :
1) How seriously others take us is inversely proportional to how seriously we take ourselves
2) If we are not there to laugh at ourselves there's someone out there who would do that for us
3) We live in a time where leaders who are imperfect, have a good sense of humor, and the ones who not take themselves too seriously are much more valued as it makes them look much more approachable and the work environment becomes less stressful
4) There's something really genius about being childlike and finding 300 things a day to laugh at, let that ingenious silliness out cause life is too short

[PlayfuLife]

Marvellous talk on humour! Babies don't even know what funny is and are laughing all the time! Got me chuckling :)

[rahatshamshieva]

Wow! What a great talk! Thank you so much! I have worked with Americans for over 15 years and I have laughed all the time. Now I understand why I have good relationship with my American students and colleagues, because my local have been puzzled for years about that. :) Humor is such a soothing thing!

[marcuskdawson]

OMG nice job Paul! One of the coolest and funniest leaders I've ever known. Keep up the good work.

[juliamoscuzza]

Not me almost tearing up at the end of this 🥲 i agree. Idc if i seem childish i will always use humour as long as i live!! Lifes boring without it!

[laurenhunt]

Such an important message delivered in an ingenious way!  I shared this with my leadership team, as well as multiple units at our hospital during staff meetings.  It was well-received and prompted some very meaningful discussions.  You're such an entertaining speaker!

[dineshnagwekar]

Wow! Very well said Sir!
I liked your style of being humorous boss. And I am fortunate to admit that I am humorous boss, father & friend of my son.
God bless you !

[brendaborres]

all hail the Chief Wit! Loved your talk Sir....a mighty honor to see n hear and listen to your most invaluable, ingenious message. real blessing.hope you continue to be the kind of leader that you've shown you have been.

[SamSung-jqho]

2016: We live in a world right now where interacting with people is becoming optional.

2021: We live in a world right now where interacting with people is becoming *illegal*

[danielosincup]

Wonderful talk, Paul. I'm definitely going to share this with the leadership at my work!

[DianaScottShields]

Yes! Great talk. Leaders, now more than ever, have the ability to lead by example by bringing humanity, humor and vulnerability to team communications. With office life changing rapidly, it is more important to make the time matter in connection on Zoom and on phone as we are missing the opportunities for bonding and social time that reinforces office relationships that create trust. Adding simple ice breakers to Zoom meetings greatly impacts how creative that session will be vs. cut & dry.

[carlosmorenomtz]

I really enjoyed this talk. Thumbs up!

[ayeshasal]

YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW GOOD YOU ARE!! 🙌🏼

[UVAHZ]

Awesome presentation on a very interesting topic. I thoroughly enjoy and support this notion. Well done Paul!

[DarkFlamesDarkness]

I heard a definate "Yea" from the audience when he said "Now your just showing off"

[msmith]

Humor and wisdom...great combination for success!

[hanifamenen]

great talk! loved listening to you and laughing with you! I use humour regularly with my clients too (healthcare) and definitely feel it helps in both the connection and the healing! thank-you!

[JillMarieHaas]

LOVE the B-ball outfit for the awards banquet! Ha! Great idea.

[Era]

Amzing talk, Great message and its so important to develop this as we grow !

[venugopalj]

Super, I just listened to it and it changed my perception and understood importance of humour thank you Paul