For business owners, it’s tempting to play things on the safe side and strive to never, ever offend a potential customer. Controversy is a good way to get attention, but many companies veer firmly ...

Laughter is often described as the shortest distance between two people. But what happens when that distance is widened by power? As a business psychologist and host of a podcast on humorology, I’ve ...

In today’s competitive landscape, delivering a pitch is more than a recitation of numbers and projections—it’s an art form that blends authenticity, strategy and just the right touch of humor.

What is the deal with startup teams who joke around? It is common knowledge that a sense of humor can help individuals reduce anxiety during tough times. But new research shows that anxiety-reducing ...

The late Norman Cousins was a famous magazine editor and author when, at midlife, he came down with what doctors believed was an incurable illness. Cousins began an exhaustive study of the illness on ...

Redwood City’s long-running, family-owned costume shop is a hub for all things Halloween – and beyond. House of Humor staffer Morgan Ziert and manager Lucas Araujo work behind the counter. Photo by ...

You’ll work and giggle your way through the curriculum of Energy U—a comprehensive coursework that teaches you how to invest in yourself first so you can emit your positive energy to those around you.

The art world is frequently as grim as the news, sometimes worse, but “Funny Business: Photography and Humor,” an exhibition at the Phoenix Art Museum, promises comic relief. The show was curated by ...

Good Humor Corp. of America declares dividends whenever the idea pops into the busy head of Michael J. (”Mike”) Meehan. Last week Mr. Meehan passed out a 50¢ dividend. Most of the half dollars clinked ...