The best advertisements don’t just sell products — they are creative and make us think about the brand long after we’ve seen ...

Ever wonder why a shared laugh or witty remark can spark attraction? Humor does more than lighten the mood—it may reveal clues about a person’s creativity. Research by Erika Langley and Michelle ...

In my previous posts, I discussed the unique characteristics and experiences of comedians. In this post, I would like to discuss two traits that are somewhat related to each other: intelligence and a ...

If there is one thing that the specter of “creative A.I.” is good at inspiring, it’s high volumes of dubious claims about A.I. and creativity. Most recently, there’s been some buzz that A.I. has ...

Instead of listening to music, people have been getting very creative with Spotify playlists, resulting in song selections ...

In another study conducted at MIT, two groups of participants (professional designers and improv comedians) were asked to brainstorm ideas. Improv artists generated 20% more ideas than the designers ...

Development teams may build cool stuff, but the sales teams are vital for the success of Chicago’s tech ecosystem. If you’re looking for a job in tech, getting into sales may be your best bet. We ...

In today’s high-pressure business environment, leadership demands more than operational excellence or strategic foresight. It requires emotional intelligence, authenticity and the ability to build ...

It is commonly believed that kidding around at work isn't a good thing. Well, it is, says a researcher, who has examined how workplace humor affects the working environment. Humor -- particularly ...

In a previous post, I wrote that “cartooning is idea creativity on overdrive.” Cartooning, of course, is also a form of humor. In his 1964 book, “The Act of Creation,” Arthur Koestler considered humor ...

In today’s CEO Daily: Diane Brady talks to Zelle chief Denise Leonhard about deploying humor as a leadership skill. The big story: Trump suggests yanking licenses of TV networks that criticize him.

There was more laughter than tears as the life of Norman author, poet and attorney Jim Chastain was remembered, in just the way he wanted, in a packed sanctuary Tuesday afternoon at McFarlin Memorial ...