When we laugh, we relax. We take things a little lighter. We’re less on edge. And when we laugh, we equate the task at hand as a little more enjoyable. That works for students in classrooms, it works for teachers, and it is especially effective with leaders. When we laugh, we retain more information. Bonus! That’s because laughter and jokes create moments of cognitive dissonance that aid in retention. We remember better.

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