Dominic George: The Mask and the Mirror

Dominic George: The Mask and the Mirror

Author: Kate Davis August 19, 2025 Duration: 38:07
Welcome to "Humor in the C Suite," where host Kate Davis explores how humor can transform work cultures with guest Dominic George, an expert in leadership coaching for black men. In this week's episode, Dominic shares insights from his extensive career in coaching, including how he integrates humor into his work to foster trust and relatability among leaders. With a background from Columbia University and a mission-based approach through his company, Vision Leadership for Life, Dominic emphas...

Kate Davis, a comic and keynote speaker, hosts Humor In The C-Suite, a podcast built on a simple but powerful idea: laughter is a serious business tool. Each episode features conversations with leaders, executives, and business owners who have moved beyond seeing humor as just a Friday afternoon perk. Instead, they explore how intentional levity can fundamentally reshape a workplace, fostering a culture where people feel connected, creative, and genuinely engaged. These discussions get into the practicalities and the psychology, asking whether humor can ever backfire, how it reframes challenges, and the ways it builds trust and curiosity within teams. You’ll hear real stories from the front lines of management about deploying wit during tough meetings, the role of personal storytelling in leadership, and how a lighter atmosphere can directly impact well-being and performance. This isn’t about memorizing jokes for the boardroom; it’s about cultivating an authentic, human approach to the pressures of high-stakes roles. The podcast naturally bridges several worlds-business strategy, mental resilience, and personal development-by examining how a sense of play isn’t opposed to professionalism but can be its foundation. Tune in for thoughtful, often funny, explorations of how the sound of laughter in the office might just be the sound of a company thriving.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 56

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