How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1140: Bringing More Laughter, Fun, and Connection to the Workplace with Chris Duffy
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Mar 26, 2026 
Chris Duffy, award-winning comedian and writer who studies humor and human connection. He explores using playfulness at work, why self-deprecating moments build trust, and simple habits that make you more magnetic. Short practices for noticing funny details, layering emotion into observations, and when laughter connects versus excludes are highlighted.
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Admit Flaws With Humor To Be More Hireable
- Laughing at your own shortcomings increases trust and likability, making people more willing to work with you.
- Studies show job candidates who admit flaws with humor are preferred over those who deny or seriously acknowledge them.
How A SEAL's Laugh Built Team Trust
- Former Navy SEAL Joe Choi found that leaders who take work seriously but not themselves gain trust from their teams.
- After a near-drowning training mishap, Joe laughed at himself and the moment became a recurring bonding story that built team trust.
Be The Person Who Laughs More To Be Magnetic
- Don’t assume humor means being the performer; become the person who laughs more and gives attention to others.
- Keep a list for a week of everything that makes you laugh to train attention and find more moments of joy.
