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"The Levity Effect" uses serious science to reveal the remarkable power of humor and fun in business. Science proves it?fun is good for business B...
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Mar 08, 2011
Ken
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Very interesting listen this was my first audio book. I found the underlying principal of the book obvious once it had been pointed out. As the head of a small team who work very hard and well together and who are very successful at what we do, I was surprised to discover just how important our humorous approach to almost everything could be. I don’t think there is another team in our organisation which works harder, set itself higher targets and continually strives to improve their service in
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Jun 19, 2009
Joy
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This was another book I listened to on CD. It was directed to corporate
life, with case studies and research on some major corporations. It
does show that a "lighter" approach in the work environment leads to
greater production. I'm all for "fun" in every part of life, but there
was not enough application for this book to be all that helpful in my
non-corporate life.
life, with case studies and research on some major corporations. It
does show that a "lighter" approach in the work environment leads to
greater production. I'm all for "fun" in every part of life, but there
was not enough application for this book to be all that helpful in my
non-corporate life.
Feb 28, 2009
Denise
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This was more like a 2.8, but I couldn't find it in me to round up. Basically, people who enjoy their jobs perform better. Fit that into your culture. Ok, I agree. If filled my time while my flight was delayed.
Dec 29, 2008
Jennifer
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For a business book, this was great. It's all about the need for fun and humor in the workplace. It made me feel good, since we're already fostering that at the library where I work.
Both practical and light-hearted.
Both practical and light-hearted.
Jul 20, 2009
Mark
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Reads like a Gladwell book. One basic idea pounded over and over again with examples and statistics. Humor in the writing seemed forced, like they had to make it funny because they were writing about levity.
Aug 24, 2011
Jeremy
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Offers backing for the idea that levity and lightening up in the workplace is good for everyone. Both research, and examples/suggestions are provided.
Nov 23, 2008
Derek
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A reasonable argument for levity in the workplace is offered however it seemed that there was a thin line between actual wit/lightheartedness and just plain acting goofy. I purchased this book after my doctoral committee chair worried that I would use too much humor when defending my qualification exams...but I couldn't help it ;) Lets just say I hope my leadership career turns out better.
The big problems about this book is example after example of people acting crazy in the workpl More...
The big problems about this book is example after example of people acting crazy in the workpl More...
Feb 04, 2012
Bonnie
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Good business book with suggestions on including levity in your leadership style. Good research and experiences shared on how levity improves employee satisfaction, employee retention, and customer satisfaction.
Sep 25, 2009
Nathan
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Not that this matters, but the author is flamingly LDS. The wit was great and he offered lots of ideas to make work fun.
Jun 19, 2010
Joseph
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It's kind of written like a list, but there are lots of good ideas in this one.
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