Humor is everywhere, for example. Laughter is one of the first things you do as a newborn, and, if all goes well, it will be one of the last things you do before you die. Try going through a day without so much as a chuckle, and you'll find that it's downright impossible. And those chuckles occur much more frequently than other commonly researched emotions like regret, pride, and shame.

1. POSITIVE
+HUMOR
A.ROBERT MARIA VINCENT
Founder & Head
Arise Training & Research Center

2. FRIENDS & FOES
• Humor gets people to listen.
• Humor increases long-term memory
retention.
• Humor increases persuasion.
• Humor aids in learning.
• Humor increases the likability of the
speaker.

3. ENHANCE RELATIONSHIP
• Humor connects us with others and
build networks.
• Humor reduces status differentials.
• Humor diffuses conflict. Humor
builds trust.
• Humor encourages people to work
together.

4. PROBLEM DEFUSION
• Humor boosts overall brainpower.
• Humor improves decision-making.
• Humor increases the acceptance of new
ideas.
• Humor triggers new connections.
• Humor enhances ones ability to solve
problems.

5. HUMOR FOR HEALTH
• Humor reduces stress.
• Humor strengthens the immune
system.
• Humor relaxes muscles.
• Humor burns
calories. Humor increases
happiness.

6. BASIC CRITERIA FOR LEADERSHIP
• Humor enhances perceived leadership
skills.
• Humor creates more opportunities.
• Humor builds credibility.