{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"401: How to use humor to drive inclusion + belonging - with Aaron Fung","description":"  Why do conversations about inclusion and belonging tend to feel so heavy?  Used intentionally, my guest today makes the case that humor can actually break down walls, spark connection, and invite people into the dialogue\u2014instead of pushing them away. It\u2019s a powerful way to open culture conversations without diminishing their importance.   My special guest today is Aaron Fung, and he\u2019s simplifying how to use humor to drive inclusion and belonging. If you want to spark culture conversations that are more real, more open, and more effective\u2014without making light of the issues\u2014this episode is for you.   Here\u2019s how.   My special guest today is Aaron Fung and he\u2019s simplifying how to use humor to drive inclusion and belonging.&amp;nbsp;   We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:    Why  humor can play a powerful role  in making conversations about inclusion and belonging  more approachable and impactful.    How to \u201cread the room\u201d  and know when humor will land well\u2014or when to choose a different approach.    What  boundaries leaders should set to avoid sarcasm or humor that alienates others, including  neurodivergent colleagues  who may interpret tone differently.    How  humor can strengthen credibility\u2014not undermine it\u2014especially when executives see DEI work as \u201ctoo serious\u201d to laugh about.    \u2026and ultimately, one practical way HR professionals and leaders can weave humor into everyday culture conversations  while still honoring the importance of the work.     Q: Are you ready to learn how to use humor to drive inclusion and belonging at work? If yes, this one is for you.   It\u2019s time to #DoTheThing!   ----   Show notes available with all links mentioned here:   https:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com\/posts\/401-how-to-use-humor-to-drive-inclusion-belonging---with-aaron-fung ","author_name":"The Simplifiers Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thesimplifiers.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38802980\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38802980"}