HUMOR THAT WORKS 6. Humor Improves Relationships. Relationships are one of the most important elements of any successful organization (and of life, if you think about it). Humor develops group cohesiveness, reduces status differentials, and builds trust among people. 7. Humor Creates Opportunities. Studies show managers who display a good sense of humor are given more opportunities than those who do not. Opportunity isn’t just knocking, it’s waiting around for a knock-knock joke. 8. Humor Makes Better Leaders. People who use humor are viewed as being on top of things and being in charge and in control. Executives also believe that workers with a sense of humor do a better job. 9. Humor Can Make You More Cash. Use of humor has been positively correlated to the size of executives’ bonuses. That’s right, the more humor one group of executives used, the more money they made. 10. Humor Leads to Happiness. Humor is one of the healthiest adaptations for a happy life and is one of the best predictors of life satisfaction. So don’t worry, just humor and be happy. 7