Is Humor Worth The Risk in Leadership? Media Veteran Steve Carey Says YES

Описание: Ever wondered why some leaders thrive in startup chaos while others burn out? Steve Carey (20+ years, BBC, Vice Media) reveals the secret: Strategic humor that transforms stress into success.

You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why humor is ESSENTIAL (not optional) for startup survival
✅ The critical differences between British vs American workplace humor
✅ How to use self-deprecating humor without undermining authority
✅ Why LinkedIn is "like an uncle you love but keeps doing questionable things"
✅ The "building a car while driving" approach to startup leadership
✅ How knowing someone's humor style reveals company culture

What Makes This Different:
Steve doesn't just talk theory - he's launched multiple media startups on "shoestring budgets, maxed credit cards, and prayers." His book "The New Dictionary of LinkedIn" hilariously decodes professional networking's absurdities.

Key Insights:
"You're building this car as it's driving, and bits keep falling off"
"Humor is just one tool... it's just honesty"
How humor transforms startup panic into team bonding
Why cultural awareness matters in global teams
The art of "knowing without being obvious"

About Steve Carey:
20+ years in media (BBC, Vice Media, multiple startups)
Author of "The New Dictionary of LinkedIn" https://amzn.to/4hBQsri
Expert in cross-cultural business communication
Master of dry British wit in American boardrooms

Resources:
📚 Steve's Book: "The New Dictionary of LinkedIn"
💼 Connect with Steve:   / steve-carey-9520aa19  
🔥 CHALLENGE: Share your funniest startup survival story in the comments!

Host: Kate Davis | Humor in the C Suite
Guest: Steve Carey | Media Industry Veteran

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