Mary Grierson Offers Self as Crucified Peace Nudge
New Zealand resident Mary Grierson emailed a challenge to the White House offering to be crucified by George W. Bush if he pledges not to attack Iraq. She frames her offer as a global protest against war and oppression with a catch that the president must hammer in the nails.
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Humour in the workplace boosts leadership and productivity
A view on how humour enhances communication, morale, and team cohesion at work. Executives with humor perform better, reduce sick time, and improve retention, while humor helps navigate tough times and fuel career progression.
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Humour as a Tool for Stress and Healing
The piece argues humour boosts stress management and creativity at work and in life. It cites a Western Canadian airline using humour from staff to pilots to foster trust and loyalty, and notes humour helps patients, especially cancer survivors, focus on positives and heal. It ends with a light note that laughter is not fattening.
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