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Summary
Kate Davis sits down with Richard Leest, Director of IT Services for York Region, to explore the role of humor in the workplace. Richard discusses his extensive experience in IT, emphasizing the importance of integrating humor into leadership to foster trust, collaboration, and stress relief. They share personal anecdotes, including stories about managing stress through levity and the unexpected impact of a joke on a serious situation. Tune in for insights on how humor can enhance productivity and create a positive work environment.
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Welcome to Humor in the C-Suite! The podcast where I, Kate Davis, interview leaders, executives, and business owners on using humor and levity to create an extraordinary work culture. I want to ask the questions that we all want answers to, like… Does humor help us or harm us at work? Does humor change our perception of a problem? And how do our leaders use humor to inspire curiosity, success, and innovation? I want to be a fly in their chardonnay, I mean a fly on their wall. Honestly, I’m as curious as you are…So join me and a guest every week for Humor in the C-Suite.