"Winning Tips" is designed especially for lawyers--each month, gain insight on trial strategies, client communications, witness prep and jury behavior from one of the country's foremost trial consultants.

Read the newsletter

Audio Interviews:

Fresh Talk Radio - November 28, 2006

• The Power of Appreciation
  [Listen][Download] mp3
• The Power of Appreciation, Part Two
  [Listen][Download] mp3
• The Power of Appreciation, Part Three
  [Listen][Download] mp3
• The Power of Appreciation, Part Four
  [Listen][Download] mp

Articles:

Personal Growth & Relationships

• "Open The Door To Your Differences"
  Hitched - June 2008
• "Tell Your Spouse How You Really Feel"
  Hitched - May 2008
• "The Fallacy of Control"
  Hitched - April 2008
• "All You Have to do is Ask"
  Hitched - March 2008
• "Make Valentine’s Day Everyday"
  Hitched - February 2008
• "Starting Fresh"
  Hitched - January 2008
"Is Your Body Language Sending the Wrong Message?"
In Light Times - June 2007
• Audiofile Review: The Power of Appreciation
• "Appreciation Works"
  EmpoweringMessages.com - March 2006
• "Becoming an Appreciator"
  InnerSelf - 2006
• "Stop Complaining! The Way You Look At Your Life Dramatically Affects Your Health"
  BottomLine Secrets - February 1, 2004

Domestic Violence

• Dangerous Relationships: How to Identify & Respond to the 7 Warnings Signs of a Troubled Relationship

Business Success & Development

• "What Jurors Loathe and Love About Commercial Real Estate Professionals"
  California Real Estate Journal - November 12, 2007
• "An Appreciation Philosophy for Law Firms"
  Legal Management - October/November 2007
• "What Jurors Loathe and Love About HR Professionals"
  HR Advisor - September/October 2007
• "Like Attracts Like - Using 'The Secret' at work"
  Sales and Service Excellence - May 2007
• "Unleashing the 'secret' at work: Applying the 'like-attracts-like' principle in the workplace"
  

  Canadian HR Reporter - April 23, 2007
• "Give Employees A Sense Of Ownership"
  American Venture Magazine - October 3, 2006
• "Good Grievances"
  HR Magazine - October 2006
• "Culture Of Appreciation"
  Leadership Excellence - August 2006
• "Employee Appreciation: 'Soft' Idea With Hard Results"
  Total Reward Strategies - April 2006
• "Valuing Employees"
  HR Magazine - February 2006
• "Create A Culture Of Appreciation"
  Family Business Magazine - September 2, 2005
• Independent Agent

Trial Consulting

• "Make Yourself A Hero To The Jury"
  Plaintiff Magazine - August 2008
• "First Impressions Before Trial"
  Lawdragon.com - July 2008
• "Guidelines for choosing an Expert Witness - Read this before they take the stand"
  Lawdragon.com - May 2008
• "How Experts Can Survive and Thrive During Cross Examination"
  Plaintiff Magazine - January 2008
• "How to Respond Proactively to Client Complaints"
  The Bottom Line - August, 2006
• "A Strong Theme Helps Jury Rule for Your Client"
• " Jurors Expect Attorneys to Answer Six Basic Questions:
  What? Who? How? Why? When? Where?"
• "Sympathetic Eyes: The following guidelines will assist both plaintiff and defense attorneys in choosing and preparing expert witnesses"
• " Teach Witnesses Best Way to Testify, Relate to Jurors:
  Certain mannerisms can alienate panel"
• " Practice Makes Perfect: Focus groups can be an effective litigation tool and of great benefit in assessing the worthiness of a case"
• " Draw Them a Picture: Five ways to avoid the most common pitfalls in giving opening statements"
• " Closing the Deal: A successful close reinforces the theme that has been developed throughout the trial"
• "Juror Turnoffs: Behavior, attitude, lack of professionalism and poor organizational skills can cost attorneys a good case by alienating the jury"
• "Acting Confident When Bombshells Hit Soothes Jurors:
  Lawyers who maintain aplomb in court despite setbacks keep credibility with the jury"
  

Interviews:

Personal Growth & Relationships

• "Get Him to do Housework"
  Women's Health - May 2008
• "If You Really Loved Me"
  L.A. Health News - February 2007
• "Mine, Mine! Mine!"
  Women's Health - March 2006
• "Appreciation: Power for 2005"
  CBS "The Early Show" - January 1, 2005
• "Something You Should Know" - November 12, 2003

Business Success & Development

• "On the Job: Work Conflict? Try Their Shoes"
  Gannett News Service - July 5, 2008
• "Managing a Remote Workforce"
  Hoovers - June 2008
• "Prioritizing is Key When Change is Overwhelming"
  Gannett News Service - March 22, 2008
• "Author's Advice to Cope With Change at Work"
  Career Wise - March, 2008
• "7 Tips For Excellent Customer Service"
  Health & Living - November 2, 2007
• "Turn Customer Satisfaction Into Customer Loyalty"
  Dartnell's Customers First - August 2007
• "Turn Your Boss's Attitude Around"
  Working Together - Volume 13, Issue 18
• "Prioritize Heavy Workload For Success"
  Working Together - Volume 13, Issue 19
• "7 Tips For Excellent Customer Service"
  MicroSoft Small Business Center - May 2006
• "New Year Provides Opportunities For Major Shift In Employee and Customer Appreciation Practices"
  Human Capital Plus - February 2006
• "Make Your Arguments Like A Top Trial Lawyer"
  Investor's Business Daily - January 17, 2006
• "Showing Appreciation Can Be A Secret Weapon In The Business World"
  Daily Breeze - November 15, 2005

Trial Consulting

• "Go Beyond PowerPoint to Make Your Case"
  Law.com - April 7th, 2008
• "High-Tech Catches a Juror's Eye and Mind"
  Law.com - February 12, 2008
• "Courtroom Losers"
  Inc. Magazine

 

---

Some items require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. You can get a free version here...