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Psychological safety—the collective belief that a team environment allows for open, risk-free interpersonal interactions—is a cornerstone of team excellence (Edmondson, 1999). While much attention is given to practices like empathetic communication and active listening, humor often flies under the radar as a powerful ally. Used wisely, it can ease tension, strengthen bonds, and help shape a workplace where innovation and …
If you’re someone with a good sense of humor and a knack for making puns, you’re not alone – and you might be onto something psychologically fascinating. I pun constantly. It’s not planned. It’s not always pretty. Sometimes it’s terrible. But when it hits, it feels great. There’s this weird spark – like my brain just did a cartwheel. And …
In today’s globalized world, workplaces are increasingly diverse, uniting individuals from different cultures and perspectives. While diversity fosters creativity and innovation, it can also pose communication challenges. Humour, an often-overlooked tool, helps bridge these gaps by lightening the mood, strengthening relationships, and fostering harmony in multicultural teams. Humour is deeply ingrained in Indian culture, from chaiwalas cracking jokes with office …
Jokes are never just jokes. They are social cues, signals of belonging, subtle reinforcements of what is acceptable and what isn’t. Humor is the quiet architect of perception—whether bonding people together, exposing hypocrisy, or entrenching biases so deeply they go unnoticed. It is not merely entertainment; it is a lens through which we make sense of the world. Shared laughter …
In the context of emerging technological shifts and evolving employee expectations, today’s business highlights generational differences in their workforce, where humor remains a timeless, powerful tool for strengthening relationships and building a sense of oneness. Each organization has its unique humor and quirky phases that are regularly used. Whether it’s a Baby Boomer recalling a fax machine mishap or a …
The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn. – Maria Montessori Women have played a significant role in all spheres of life, from conceiving and nurturing a child to guiding their lifelong development. Those who have contributed to these critical aspects of life have also pioneered innovations that enhance early childhood …
The way we think about balancing work and personal life has changed. Instead of keeping them strictly separate, many now see them as interconnected—an approach known as work-life integration. This shift has been especially meaningful for women, who often juggle multiple roles due to both workplace expectations and societal norms. Research in Industrial-Organizational (I/O) Psychology shows that companies thrive when …
Leadership extends beyond authority; it is about vision, movement, and change. It nurtures growth, guides teams through uncertainty, and fosters innovation. Women are not challengers to the old but architects of the new-shaping workplaces with empathy, resilience, and transformational impact. When a woman leads with the expertise of Industrial-Organizational (I/O) psychology, she elevates leadership, introduces innovation, and redefines the future …
Imposter syndrome is not just a whisper of insecurity in a woman’s mind—it is an echo of centuries-old biases, a consequence of structures that were never built for her. It is not a personal flaw but a cultural artifact, passed down through unspoken expectations, systemic inequities, and the quiet erosion of self-belief. From childhood, women are taught to be humble, …
“Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” — Maya Angelou The Power of Representation: Observational Learning & Social Learning Theory What we see shapes what we believe is possible. The “Scully Effect” is a prime example of how representation influences aspirations. Women who watched The X-Files …
