How have you used humor to defuse a tense situation and create goodwill? Few people have the gift of being able to use self-deprecating humor to turn hostility into friendship. While humor won't work in every situation, there are circumstances where it can be used to show your humility and vulnerability and disarm people you may be in conflict with. Watch this video to hear the story of how U.S. diplomat Henry P. Fletcher used humor to charm the business elite of a foreign country to improve trade relations with that nation. Leave me a comment below about a time in your life when you used humor to improve a situation or a time when you wished you had lightened the mood during a stressful situation.
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Author & SpeakerTerry is a sought after speaker who believes in the power of a story to motivate, inspire, and help others lead their uncommon and extraordinary lives. By combining his thirteen-year terminal cancer journey with his diverse business, athletic coaching, and hostage negotiating expertise, he delivers compelling yet relatable presentations for conferences, on-line events, panels, meetings, and seminars. Archives
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