EP #20: Using Humor Efficiently with Andrew Tarvin
We all know laughter is the best medicine, but can it be distracting if it's in the workplace? Andrew Tarvin, keynote speaker and owner of Humor That Works, doesn’t seem to think so. Today Andrew, who is the world’s first humor engineer, joins the show share how he is teaching people how to use humor to be more effective, productive, and “awesome” in or out of the office.
In this episode, we discuss why you—and you alone—are responsible for your own happiness. You will learn the importance of finding people you truly connect with, the value in human connection, and how to find enjoyment in your work—because if you have to spend so much of your time at work, why not make it a bit more enjoyable?
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How Andrew got started working for P&G.
What it’s like having the expectation to be funny.
Why Andrew decided to change his career.
How to enjoy your work a little bit more.
Why you are responsible for your own happiness.
The value of human connection.
Ideas Worth Sharing:
”I was born a nerd because my blood type is A+.” - Andrew Tarvin
“We so often learn how to do a job … very rarely do we learn how to enjoy that job that we have.” - Andrew Tarvin
“It’s not about doing what you love—it’s about loving what you do.” - Andrew Tarvin
