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A Simple Solution to Avoiding Problems
If you’ve been following this blog or my podcasts, you’d know that I sometimes refer to effective communication as being similar to the art of dancing. Making your point means properly planning and...
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A simple way to become a better communicator… Related Posts Successfully Negotiating and Closing a Deal is Similar to Serving an Exquisite 5 Course Dinner. You must let the process happen one course at...
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A Negotiation Tip My Dad Taught Me
On Mother’s Day I shared a communication tip that my mom taught me early in life. Today, on Father’s Day, I’m going to show you a negotiation technique my dad used very effectively and one that I still...
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Use good content “the right way” to communicate more effectively with social...
Last Night’s Linked OC Event… Bryan Elliott of The Good Brain Digital Studios does a fantastic job bringing Orange County business people together each month with his Linked OC events. Last night his...
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GETTING PAST THE NOISE- How to be heard in a very loud world
On July 1st I’ll be chatting on Spreecast with best selling author and VaynerMedia CEO, Gary Vaynerchuk. We’ll be talking about his new book entitled, “Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook- How to Tell Your Story...
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How Attorneys and Other Professionals Should Communicate and Interact With...
Yesterday morning attorney marketing expert, David Ward, and I were interviewed by Draft N Craft, about several aspects of attorney marketing. The topics included referrals, social media, client...
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I enjoyed being asked to participate with Bryan Elliott, Erin Kathleen Gargan, and Dane Sanders on a panel at last week’s Linked OC event. Here’s a short video put together by Erin’s company,...
View ArticleWant To Be A Better Leader At Work And At Home? Here are 12 good tips shared...
I really enjoyed Spreecasting with Jeff Forte of Peak Results Coaching. During our chat, Jeff shared several excellent tips that will help all of us communicate more effectively become better leaders....
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Live Gary Vaynerchuk Interview About His New Book, JAB, JAB, JAB, RIGHT HOOK-...
Live interview with best selling author and CEO of Vaynermedia, Gary Vaynerchuk. Want to know how to communicate online using social media? (hint- you’re probably not going about things the right way)....
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Good Trial Lawyers Use “Rules of the Road” To Make Their Point. You Can Too!
When you’re driving down the street you should… 1. Drive safely 2. Not exceed the speed limit 3. Bring your car to a stop at all stop signs. These are 3 basic Rules of the Road that most people will...
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Bruises Will Make You a Better Communicator!
Everybody makes mistakes and nobody is perfect. No matter how good you think you are at communicating your message or making your point, there’s always going to be someone a little bit more polished...
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How To Communicate Like a Half-Blood or Cyclops Without Magic Mist
Friday I took the day off to spend time with my 13 year-old so to see the new Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters movie. It was one of the best executive decisions I made all week. I love spending time with...
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How Good Trial Lawyers Use “Anchor Spots” To Make Their Point and Win Cases!
Effective trial lawyers know that to “connect” with the jury and win their case, they need to do much more than simply stand behind the lectern and recite the facts and law. To get the results they...
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Peter Diamandis- Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation
I recently had the opportunity to meet and chat with Peter Diamandis on the Wall Street Journal sponsored Spreecast. Peter is Chairman and CEO of the X PRIZE Foundation and best known for its $10...
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Two “Must Do” Communication Steps to Help YOU Achieve Success
When it comes to being an effective communicator and influencing others, there are two important steps you need to take. Step #1 is the most important. Most people skip it and only do Step #2. Last...
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Gary Vaynerchuk- Don’t Be Afraid To Throw a Right Hook To Close Your Next Deal!
Last night I wrapped up a long (but fun) birthday via an unplanned Spreecast with the one and only, Gary Vaynerchuk. What a great way to close out the day! Click the image below to watch the Spreecast…...
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How This Trial Lawyer Will Use Google Glass in 2015 (or sooner)
Smell the Coffee and Pet the Dog I get up, roll over, and pop on my third generation Google Glass. It’s early but I want to know how the Angels did last night. I quietly say the voice command “Angels...
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8 Ways To Cross-Examine An Expert Witness
This article is written for both lawyers and non-lawyers The techniques I share work both in the courtroom and boardroom. You can use these tips to win your next trial or close an upcoming business...
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Good Communicators are Chameleons (when they need to be)
Sometimes to be successful, all you need to do is sit on a stick and change colors. Too many people overly complicate the communication process. Here’s what I mean… From what I’ve seen and experienced,...
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Communication Tips From Jeff Forte- “The 90 Minute Marriage Miracle”
Communication in Marriage and Business I recently had the chance to Spreecast with Jeff Forte, author of “The Million Dollar Mindset, The Only Guide You Will Ever Need to Making Love Last” about his...
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