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      <P>Chuck  Cot&eacute; is a professional speaker, author and business advisor who inspires people  to <span  style="font-style:italic"><strong>Expect  The Best</strong> and take responsibility  for getting it!</span></P>
      <p>Chuck  rekindles passion and dedication - both personally and professionally - with his  enthusiasm, insights and proven strategies for succeeding in today&rsquo;s world.&nbsp; People who work with him or attend one of his  presentations are more focused, more passionate, more effective, and more  committed. </p>
      <p>His  business background includes over thirty year&rsquo;s experience in both the  corporate world and as an entrepreneur. </p>
      <p>Chuck&rsquo;s  first job was with Xerox Corporation where he set sales records and won  numerous awards.&nbsp; He then moved into  management and leadership positions at Quebecor Printing Pendell Inc. and  helped it grow from sales of $4 million and modest profits to $65 million and  record profits.&nbsp; </p>
      <p>As  an entrepreneur, he has started and managed companies ranging from graphic design,  leadership &amp; management training, rubber recycling, and the speaking,  writing and consulting business.</p>
      <p>Chuck  is also a two-time cancer survivor.&nbsp; He was  a successful professional speaker in June of 2000 when he was diagnosed with an  advanced stage of an aggressive throat cancer and the outlook was grim.&nbsp; He became part of a clinical trial at the University of Michigan&rsquo;s Cancer Center and underwent intensive chemotherapy and radiation  treatments.&nbsp; He won that battle with  cancer and a second one in 2005 for skin cancer on his nose. </p>
      <p>Chuck  graduated from Michigan State University with a BA in Communications.&nbsp; Before college he spent three years in the  Marine Corps and served a tour of duty in Vietnam.&nbsp; </p>
      <p>He  is a member of the National Speakers Association and the National Speakers  Association of Michigan.</p>
      <p>Chuck  is an author and his latest book, <span style="font-style:italic"><strong>Expect The Best</strong>-
        No-Nonsense Wisdom That Works</span>, was released in June, 2004.&nbsp; </p>
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