Get people to laugh or even smile, and they will choose to be around you more than others. You will set an example for your employees. CEOs are competitive. Business life is a constant competition. You will experience as much or more in any given group.
Competition is a good thing for personal and professional growth.
You don't learn from easy success but from the battle. Some wars might not be worth winning. Do your best to maintain your sense of humor throughout winning and losing situations. His commentary appears Sundays. Search our online archive, or browse past editions.