Reinventing HR through Humor with Gita Kolkarni

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Come along for an entertaining yet insightful journey as we sit down with Gita Kolkarni of The Humor Edge and Aveda Services. Gita is an undeniable force who has harnessed the transformative powers of humor to catalyze change, slash stress levels, and supercharge productivity in the workplace. This is your chance to learn from an expert who has brilliantly utilized humor as a creative outlet and a means to re-infuse humanity into our professional environments. You'll be intrigued to see how humor, often overlooked, can be the legacy you leave behind in your career.
We rally the conversation towards a fascinating exploration of humor's function in alleviating anxiety. Gita, with her rich expertise, paints a vivid picture of how humor can be the magic wand that diffuses tension, encourages creativity, and ignites brilliance. You'll get a front-row seat to learn from her invaluable advice on deploying humor in the workplace. Imagine a work atmosphere where humor is not just tolerated but celebrated, leading to reduced stress levels and a more relaxed environment. Sounds great, doesn't it?
In the final instalment of our conversation, Gita unravels her unique insights on the responsible and effective use of humor in communication. Listen in as we dissect how to identify your humor patterns and how to utilize humor to build relationships and have a greater influence on people. We also delve into the role of humor in bridging cultural divides and nurturing a sense of community within the workplace. Get set to chuckle and be enlightened as Gita offers tips on uncovering humor in the mundanity of everyday life, using it to make a point, or simply sprinkling a dash of fun into your work. Don't miss out on this humorous yet enlightening episode.

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Chapters

1. Reinventing HR through Humor with Gita Kolkarni (00:00:00)

2. Using Humor in Human Resources (00:00:03)

3. Humor's Role in Reducing Anxiety (00:15:06)

4. Developing and Using Humor in Communication (00:18:55)

5. The Importance of Humor in HR (00:32:25)