401: How To Use Humor To Drive Inclusion + Belonging - With Aaron Fung The Simplifiers podcast

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401: How to use humor to drive inclusion + belonging - with Aaron Fung

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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—instead of pushing them away. It's a powerful way to open culture conversations without diminishing their importance.

My special guest today is Aaron Fung, and he's 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—without making light of the issues—this episode is for you.

Here's how.

My special guest today is Aaron Fung and he's simplifying how to use humor to drive inclusion and belonging. 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 "read the room" and know when humor will land well—or 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—not undermine it—especially when executives see DEI work as "too serious" to laugh about.
…and 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's time to #DoTheThing!

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