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Research: Cracking a Joke at Work Can Make You Seem More Competent

By: Alison Wood Brooks
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Humor; Judgment

Citation

Brooks, Alison Wood. "Research: Cracking a Joke at Work Can Make You Seem More Competent." Harvard Business Review (website) (January 11, 2017).
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About The Author

Alison Wood Brooks

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
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