We need our sense of humor more than ever.

As former Apple executive Hiroki Asai put it, “Fear kills creativity and humor is our most powerful tool to drive fear out of the system.”

Through humor, we are able to talk about topics that are otherwise difficult to talk about. Humor helps us connect more deeply with others, inside our organizations and out.

For nearly 20 years, Tom has drawn a weekly business cartoon called Marketoonist. In this talk, Tom will use cartoons and case studies to explore how humor is even more important in tough times, how humor can effectively show and share empathy, and how leaders can use appropriate humor without being tone-deaf. With cartoons and case studies, Tom will help us all tap into our innate sense of humor and unlock the power of laughing at ourselves.