What are the pros/cons/risks of using humor in business?

<p>Telling a joke during a presentation can help the audience connect with you. Laughter releases neurochemicals that are good for doing business. </p> <p>But when a joke falls flat, or worse is offensive, it is bad for you personally and for business.</p> <p>Towards the end of this conversation I share a story about a flippant, "funny" comment I made that turned out to be hugely offensive. I was mortified but the damage was done.</p> <p>Listen in as Helena Bouchez, James W Haile Jr, Gary Fredericks and I share how we have used humor successfully or not so successfully in different business settings. </p> <p>How do you use humor in business and what steps do you take to make sure what you say actually comes across as funny rather than rude?</p> <p>To connect with the panelists, please visit their LinkedIn profiles: Helena Bouchez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenabouchez/ James W Haile Jr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-w-haile-jr-c-p-m-97a3b52/   Gary Fredericks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyfredericks/  Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/</p> <p>#QuickHits are designed to exercise your brain by letting you listen in on an unscripted conversation to get other people's thoughts on various subjects. If you would like to join a conversation or have a topic you would like to hear discussed, please message me. https://www.DrRobynOdegaard.com</p> <p>#humor #notfunny #rude #offensive #jokes</p>