When things don ’ t go your way , it ’ s easy to be short-tempered . Humour can be an excellent antidote to anger , and scientifically so : laughter has been proven to reduce pain , release feel-good endorphins and relieve tension ( there ’ s good reason for the saying , “ Laughter is the best medicine .”) Plus , as a leader , being able to laugh , even at yourself , makes you more human and approachable .
14 . Always bite off more than you can chew