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

Telling a joke during a presentation can help the audience connect with you. Laughter releases neurochemicals that are good for doing business. 

But when a joke falls flat, or worse is offensive, it is bad for you personally and for business.

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.

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. 

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?

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/

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