We always have a choice

About this episode

This episode explores the role of good humor as a leadership capability in challenging workplace environments.

Most of the time, we lead in workplaces filled with pressure, uncertainty, and constant change. Do leaders have to approach these circumstances with stress and anxiety? Or is there a different, better choice? In this episode, Kate Johnson is joined by guest Michele Wilson to explore the role of good humor as a leadership capability. Rather than forced positivity or ignoring difficult realities, good humor is described as the ability to face challenges honestly while choosing care, kindness, and constructive action. Leaders who model this mindset help teams navigate difficult decisions, maintain professionalism, and bring their best selves to work even when circumstances are demanding. The latest companion toolkit, “Leading with Empathy: Practical Techniques for Sustainable Leadership,” is available now. Visit https://www.one23ltd.com/toolkits to request your free copy. When you subscribe, you’ll automatically receive future leadership tools and resources from onetwentythree ltd. Michele Wilson is an expert in change leadership, healthcare operations, and storytelling. She has worked in patient-facing roles, served as a change practice leader and master facilitator, overseen the…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Johnson

Guest: Michele Wilson

Topics covered

• leadership
• humor
• change management
• team dynamics
• empathy

Keywords

• leadership
• good humor
• stress management
• empathy
• team success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: onetwentythree ltd

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