What’s the Mindset of a Successful Trial Lawyer?
Executive Life Coach, Jeff Forte, interviews Mitch Jackson about his mindset, practicing law and winning jury trials… If you prefer listening to this interview via a podcast, please use the player...
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Live Interview with Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk! Earlier today I sat down with bestselling author and business guru, Gary Vaynerchuk. The podcast is below. An easy to read and printable written transcript can be found here. Fresh off...
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Want to Learn How to Communicate Better? Then start paying attention to your...
Young trial lawyers asked me all the time, “how can I communicate better with my jury?” You may be surprised with my answer. I don’t send them to the latest trial advocacy books, videos or MP3s put out...
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Get Noticed and Make an Impact by Surprising People with your Message
When it comes to communicating, most people are simply too predictable with their message. If my jury believes that my “pitch” to them is all about asking for money, they’ll do whatever they can to...
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When it Comes to Sharing Your Message, are You a Diamond or a Pebble?
I’m Not Perfect. I Should Probably Just Keep My Mouth Shut. In today’s digitally enhanced and Photoshopped world, everyone seems to be perfect. Not only do they look great, but they sound good too. TV...
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Use Context to Persuade and Create a Powerful and Memorable Message
The Storm You own a small hardware store and there’s a big storm coming. You’re interested in selling generators to the general public. You could say, “Buy our generators. We’re offering a 30%...
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When it Comes to Communicating, the Devil is in the Details
Effective communicators use details to make their point. Generalizations are boring and ineffective. Specific details give weight and credibility to your message and help make it go SNAP, CRACKLE AND...
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Chris Brogan Interviews Mitch Jackson…
One of my favorite business books is entitled, “Trust Agents” by New York Times Bestselling authors Chris Brogan and Julien Smith. Several of Chris’ other books include The Impact Equation (also...
View Article“Generation C”, Brian Solis and his new book, “What’s The Future of Business?”
How do you communicate with Generation C? Who is the Chief Experience Officer of your business? If you’d like to learn more about how to effectively connect and communicate in today’s digital world,...
View ArticleMake Your Point Using These 5 Steps…
I’m getting ready for trial but wanted to get this off my chest. Good stuff so pay attention… Related Posts Make Your Point By Following This Path... How to Start a Conversation
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HOW WE NEGOTIATE MILLION DOLLAR CASES FOR OUR CLIENTS- 10 Tips to Help You...
Most of us are involved in some type of negotiation each day. Whether you’re interacting with your family or closing a business deal, having the proper negotiation skills can reduce stress and increase...
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WHAT’S THE WHITE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM? 6 Steps To Building Trust When...
I’ll be picking a jury a week from Monday in a difficult and tragic wrongful death case. I approach jury selection as a chance for me to get to know the people who will ultimately serve on my jury and...
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Successfully Negotiating and Closing a Deal is Similar to Serving an...
Good friends, stimulating conversation and excellent food. It’s going to be a fun evening. The experience is one that can’t be rushed nor should it be. It’s a process that by its nature, takes time....
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Before Doing the Communication Dance, Learn All You Can about Your Future...
Do you Tango or are you more of a breakdance kind of person? Does your future dance partner like to follow or lead? (click here to listen to the podcast version) If you’re going to do the communication...
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An Evening with Brian Solis
Last night after Brian Solis spoke before Bryan Elliott’s LinkedOC group, Professor Niklas Myhr, Brian and I all had a chance to sit down, have a couple of cold beverages, and chat about social media...
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5 Pictures Can Be Worth 5,000 Words
In jury trials, we use pictures to help make an impact and drive home arguments. Doing so allows our jurors to make their own determination about what happened. Outside the courtroom, you can do the...
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Happy Mother’s Day! What this trial lawyer’s mom taught me about the...
My mom didn’t have a college education and she wasn’t a professional speaker. She did once write a cookbook sharing recipes of popular Saddle and Surrey Guest Ranch dishes (the ranch I grew up on) but...
View Article“Social Gathering”
When you communicate, are you building trust? Are you building rapport with your audience? Is the process all about you or, is it truly a social gathering that everyone wants to be a part of? Trial...
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Pull a Chair Up to Our “Communication Tips” Campfire…
“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.”– Mark Twain ______________________ Why This Community? One reason I invited...
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DON’T BE A TWO FACED COMMUNICATOR- It’s Always Game On Even After The...
The Emotional and Short Sighted Lawyer I just watched a very good lawyer deliver a persuasive and memorable closing argument. You could tell by watching the jury that they were moved by what he had to...
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