Have you ever been subjected to listening to a speaker who stacked their speech with so many statistics that you totally disengaged? Most people engage far better with stories, not facts. While stats and research are an important part of backing up your points, think of them like a seasoning you add to a meal. Too many statistics will “kill” your speech the same way that 3 cups of black pepper would ruin most meals. First re-live your story. Then give your statistics to make your point stick! I was driving my brand new 50 year Anniversary Ruby Red Mustang with my husband in the passenger seat on a bright clear sunny day with temperatures in the 40’s on April 18, 2015. We were waiting patiently at a yield sign for the traffic to clear when we felt a heavy jolt on our seats. The SUV behind us had plowed into the back seat of our new Mustang. My husband immediately called the police. I quickly got out of the Mustang and walked behind my Mustang before the dr...