Every workplace has a recognition murder mystery. The body is always the same: a demoralized team, resentment that travels by whisper, and a break room that smells vaguely of cheap pizza and disappointment. The suspects, however, are varied. Let's meet them.

Laughter, levity, and genuine human connection aren't the reward you give people after the real learning happens; it’s how the real learning happens. Used with intention, humor isn't unprofessional or a distraction. It's one of the most evidence-based tools in the room.