Tuesday Keynote
Dr. Jennifer Aaker
Sponsored by PNC
Author, Humor, Seriously | General Atlantic Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Business
The Serious Business of Humor, Humanity & Resilience
There is a misconception in today’s corporate world: that treasury and finance professionals must suppress their sense of humor in the work environment to be taken seriously. On the contrary, research tells a different story. Building on her bestselling book, Humor, Seriously, Jennifer Aaker delves into the behavioral science of humor, and why it fuels creativity, fosters resilience, and strengthens teams and organizations. Aaker shares stories from inspiring leaders and tactics that can be deployed to bridge the trust gap, cultivate cultures of levity, unlock agility in the face of change; including concrete tools for embracing humor with a purpose in your personal and professional life.
Bio
Dr. Jennifer Aaker is the General Atlantic Professor and the Coulter Family Faculty Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business. A behavioral scientist and author, Dr. Aaker is a leading expert on how meaning and purpose shape the choices individuals make, how time can be spent in meaningful and unconventional ways, and how advanced technologies are redefining human interaction. She serves as an advisor to organizations in the areas of digital transformation, incorporating human well-being into corporate strategy and leadership for the innovation economy. Dr. Aaker is widely published in leading scientific journals and her work has been featured in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and Forbes.
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