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Jennifer Payne
"Humor me: Leadership with Connectivity" (Learning Deck)

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the Power of Humor in Leadership
2. Recognize the Importance of Being “Plugged In”
3. Apply Practical Strategies for using Humor Effectively

 

Session Description:

Humor Me: Leadership with Connectivity shows ways humor builds trust, reduces stress, and fosters creativity, while being ‘plugged in’ means staying present, empathetic, and aware of your team’s energy. Through real-world examples, interactive reflections, and practical strategies, leaders learn how to use humor appropriately, create rituals that strengthen team culture, and lead with authenticity. The message is simple: leadership isn’t just about direction, it’s about connection, and laughter is one of the most effective strategies to inspire, energize, and unite a team.

Speaker Bio:

Jennifer Payne is a 20 plus year HR professional who is currently the Director of Human Resource for Links Unlimited, Inc , who provides comprehensive solutions tailored to the corporate promotional and incentive markets, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her previous position was an HR leader of a global consumer goods production company that was a joint venture with a pharmaceutical company in Italy and P&G.

She currently sits on the local SHRM chapter, CincySHRM as the college relations chair, she has been on the board for 9 years. In addition to volunteering on the local chapter, Jennifer is the current Ohio SHRM Council Certification Director and Director-Elect.

Jennifer’s main passion is her family which includes two adult children (their significant others and puppies) and her two dogs.