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<p>Acknowledgments vii</p> <p><b>PART I: The Case for Levity 1</b></p> <p>Chapter One: Levity Is a Funny Thing: If They're Busting a Gut, They'll Bust Their Butts 9</p> <p>Chapter Two: Levity Effect—Communication: If They're Laughing, They're Listening 37</p> <p>Chapter Three: Levity Effect—Innovation: With Comedy, There's Creativity 73</p> <p>Chapter Four: Levity Effect—Respect: In You They Trust 101</p> <p>Chapter Five: Levity Effect—Health: Good for What Ails You 113</p> <p>Chapter Six: Levity Effect—Wealth: Laughing All the Way to the Bank 129</p> <p><b>PART II: Getting Lighter 145</b></p> <p>Chapter Seven: 142 Ways to Have Fun at Work: How to Bring the Levity Effect to Work 151</p> <p>Chapter Eight: Overcoming Objections to Levity: So What if I'm a Brow Knitter? 171</p> <p>Chapter Nine: Levity for Life: Bringing Home the Fun 191</p> <p>Conclusion: Your Levity IQ 207</p> <p>Notes 219</p> <p>About the Authors 227</p> <p>Learn More at Levityeffect.com 229</p>

"Gostick and Christopher are serious about levity and its impact on the bottom line, and have plenty of ideas for generating laughter." (<i>Personnel Today</i>, Mon 17th March 2008)<br /> <p>"Why every company needs a fun strategy". (<i>Economist.com,</i> Tuesday 15th April 2008)</p>

<b>Adrian Gostick</b> is the author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers <i>The Invisible Employee</i> and <i>The Carrot Principle</i>, as well as the <i>BusinessWeek</i> bestseller <i>A Carrot a Day</i>, <i>The Integrity Advantage</i>, and <i>The 24-Carrot Manager</i>. <p><b>Scott Christopher</b> is an author, speaker, and regular columnist for Workplace HR magazine. He is the author of the book <i>Lighten Up</i>, as well as a film and television actor.</p>

<b>Praise for <i>The Levity Effect</i></b> <p>"What may be the most valuable business book of the year...<i>The Levity Effect</i> can change the way you look at corporate culture."<br /> —Joe Calloway, author of <i>Work Like You're Showing Off!</i></p> <p>"Gostick and Christopher entertain us with humorous anecdotes and educate us with research, evidence, real-life examples, and practical applications."<br /> —Jim Kouzes, coauthor of <i>The Leadership Challenge</i></p> <p>"I absolutely loved this book. Levity is common sense that is uncommonly practiced."<br /> —Stephan Mardyks, President, International, Franklin Covey</p> <p>"The message of <i>The Levity Effect</i> is much needed. The skills for using levity appropriately, and the benefits of doing so, are clearly explained in this enjoyable book."<br /> —Mark Sanborn, author of <i>The Fred Factor</i></p> <p>"A book that proves the theory that you can work hard, reach impressive goals, and still have fun doing it. And told in a way that grabs you from page one."<br /> —Eric J. Lange, Senior Vice President, The Nielsen Company</p> <p>"Wow! The funniest, most original business book in ages. With persuasive research and case studies from the least likely businesses."<br /> —Chester Elton, coauthor of <i>The Invisible Employee</i></p>

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