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If stress is such a problem, you might be asking questions such as:

+++How much is stress costing our company each year?

+++How can we find out costs?

+++How can we control stress to put this money back on bottom line?

Controlling stress is beneficial on bottom line and for employees who work hard to make company successful.

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Dale Collie speaker, author, coach, and former US Army Ranger, corporate president, and teacher at West Point. Selected by "Fast Company" as one of America's Fast 50 innovative leaders. Author of "Frontline Leadership: From War Room to Boardroom," and "Winning Under Fire: Turn Stress into Success the US Army Way," (McGraw Hill).

Tip #7 Use humor. This keeps audience interested and they learn better. I don’t mean telling jokes. Use deprecating humor or make comments on common every day events, you know, human condition. Bill Cosby is great at this. Think of others who do this well and emulate their style.

Tip #8 Use strong openings. Examples: a story, a significant statement, a quotation, a challenging question. You really only have 60 seconds to connect with your audience. Then you must provide a speech that engages them. Using personal stories and sprinkling your remarks with humor will keep them interested

Tip #9 Use Strong Closings. Examples: Provide a summary. (Tell ‘em what you told them) Review main points, make a statement, tell an anecdote. Finally challenge them to take some action . . . immediately, in next 48 hours, in one week, by end of year.

Tip #10 Use an evaluation form. This will provide you with feedback to grow and make course corrections as needed. Keep it short and always ask, “Who else would benefit from this program?” “May I call you to get this information?” Then follow up! For more tips: www.speaklikeaproforprofit.com