#AgileHumor - Humor is Serious Business
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Argues that humor is a practical coaching skill: it trains fail fast and improvise by reading audience feedback, raises EQ through observant listening, and builds psychological safety that speeds recovery from setbacks (example: Kapil Sharma’s comeback). Uses Slido live polling and curated memes as tools to demonstrate cultural differences in jokes and a workshop on EQ to practice tactics. Recommends habit: scan the room, pivot wording quickly, and use light icebreakers to increase engagement and trust.
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