February 26, 2021 7:00 PMPleasure
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LOS ANGELES Dennis Paradise always had a head for business. Growing up with an entrepreneurial father whose Chicago-based condom manufacturing business he worked and shared a passion for, Paradise knew early on the importance of building on relationships and providing customers with high quality products.
But when his father passed away unexpectedly and high inheritance taxes ended the family business, Paradise decided to strike out on his own and build a new company in the warmer skies of sunny California.
Today, the AVN Hall of Famer is celebrating 43 years in business at Paradise Marketing, a leading distributor of condoms, lubricants, sex toys and related products. Looking back on his career, the industry veteran is thankful to his clients, friends and colleagues, but most of all to his father who provided him with the experience and inspiration for success.
Stanford educators and business coaches tell you how to use humour to your advantage
A new book Humour, Seriously by Stanford s Dr Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas shows you how to build levity into your life and work. February 13, 2021 / 07:51 AM IST
A recent survey of 700 CEOs showed that 98 per cent prefer job candidates with a sense of humour and 84 per cent think that funny employees do better work. Further, research shows that humour makes us more competent and confident, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience during difficult times.
A new book that helps one harness the power of humour in our daily life,