The Humor Hack
Using Humor to Feel Better, Increase Resilience, and (Yes) Enjoy Your Work
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2022
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Publisher's Description
The Humor Hack is an entirely different book about using humor to lead a more engaged life. It's a playbook filled with anecdotes, exercises, and discussion of topics that will provide readers a way to understand how humor works and how they can take this knowledge and enrich their personal and professional lives with more laughs, enjoyment, and mirth. The book's content is based in research, but not academic in tone or format, and is accessible to the general reader. The subject matter is broken into chapters that teach people how to understand, recognize, and produce more humor in their day-to-day lives. It is written in a friendly and warm tone and avoids being nothing more than a series of stories about humor or an overly theory-laden academic book. It provides readers with a book that is enjoyable to read, informative, playful, and educational. That's why this is best described as a playbook. The book is meant to provide a sort of text that is missing in the current books out there that profess to be humor how-tos. It takes research related to humor and discusses it in an informed yet accessible fashion.
Endorsements (5)
“If you want to put more humor in your life, this is the book you have been waiting for. Cundall has created an engaging and interactive playbook filled with stories, antidotes, and, yes, some really funny ‘dad’ jokes. . . . The Humor Hack is a treasure that has my highest recommendation.”
“As both a philosopher and a consultant, Michael Cundall is the leading figure in applied humor ethics, especially when it comes to issues concerning humor in the workplace. This wonderful book marries theory and practice, making it as useful as it is insightful.”
“This book feels like a conversation with a friend who’s sharing some of his funniest stories and encouraging you to remember yours. Filled with exercises and questions designed to help you rediscover your sense of humor, The Humor Hack is a fun way to work on your personal and professional development.”
“Cundall’s writing style is always hilarious and entertaining. But . . . exactly how do you use humor to enjoy your work? The short answer is: you need to equip yourself with humor hacks. The long answer is: you’ll need to read this book—and yes, until the last chapter!”
“Cundall’s latest foray into the world of spreading humor in the field of business was sorely missing until now. Through his anecdotes, quotes, and outstanding exercises, he makes humor hacks accessible to all, regardless of the venue. Kudos to Mike!!!”
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