Humor Helps Listeners Receive and Retain Important Points

Terry Paulson
6/18/2024
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6/18/2024
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I’m going to let you into a little secret. There is no more effective communication tool than a humorous story. As Alan Klein, humor consultant, would say, you can give Aha’s with Ha ha’s and maybe there’s a reason that happens because humor unlocks receptivity on the part of the person.

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Yes, that’s a humorous story with a point. You may think you are right but the way in which you treat people can get your bags sent to Japan. I’ve told that story in presentations numerous times. Why? Because it works. Humor works when you can make a point and it is retained, remembered and retold. I hope you read my article in Epoch Times Leaders Make Humor Work On The Job. 

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Terry Paulson has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and a M.A. in lay theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. In addition to being a contributing author to The Epoch Times, he’s an op-ed columnist for Townhall.com. He’s author of “The Optimism Advantage,” “They Shoot Managers Don’t They,” and “Leadership Truths One Story at a Time.” As a professional speaker and trainer, he helps leaders and teams leverage optimism to make change work.
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