Here’s a novel concept — people are more productive when they’re awake. OK, so maybe it’s not revolutionary, but Doug Dvorak’s simple theory about taken him into some of the world’s biggest companies where uses humor and other worker-friendly tools to increase productivity.

Doug, who is a graduate of the famed Second City Players comedy workshop in Chicago, says improvisational skills are not only a comic’s best friend but good do wonders for corporate managers.

He talked to Growing Bolder about ways we can all incorporate laughter and humor into our daily lives to increase productivity. Plus, find out what the deal is with his famous Laughter Yoga workshops.