One of the best ways to accelerate our own growth is to observe someone who exudes the qualities we admire. When it comes to effective leadership communication strategies, being funny is one of those qualities many of us seek to have. It doesn't always come naturally, but incorporating humor can take you from good to great.
by Stephanie Bickel
Find some time to observe how these leaders add humor to their messaging. Pick a style you want to emulate, and try it out on some of your listeners.
1. Elon Musk
CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, known for his humorous tweets and offbeat sense of humor.
2. Richard Branson
Founder of the Virgin Group, known for his playful personality and sense of humor.
3. Jeff Bezos
Founder and CEO of Amazon, known for his quick wit and sense of humor.
4. Mark Zuckerberg
CEO of Facebook, known for his humorous public appearances and interviews.
5. Tim Cook
CEO of Apple, known for his sense of humor and self-deprecating jokes.
6. Jack Dorsey
CEO of Twitter and Square, known for his humorous tweets and public appearances.
7. Howard Schultz
CEO of Starbucks, is known for his sense of humor and ability to connect with people.
8. Sheryl Sandberg
COO of Facebook, known for her sense of humor and ability to connect with people.
9. Marissa Mayer
Former CEO of Yahoo, known for her sense of humor and ability to connect with people.
10. Larry Page
Co-founder of Google, known for his offbeat sense of humor and willingness to take risks.
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