New 4-Minute Film Will Inspire You to Sing Your Song!
Don’t be afraid to share your message in 2013. This new 4-minute film will inspire you to be brave and start communicating your special song! __________ If you like this post, please share it with...
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Want to Make an Impact? Be Flexible in How You Communicate!
You’re an expert in your field and know where you want to go with your message. You can add value to your audience and improve their business or even better, improve their life. The problem is that you...
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“Top 14 Blogs for Litigators & Litigation Support Professionals”
Exciting News… Trial Lawyer Communication Tips aka MitchJackson.com makes the A2L Consulting “Top 14 Blogs for Litigators & Litigation Support Professionals”. According to Ken Lopez of A2L...
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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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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...
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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? (podcast version below) If you’re going to do the communication dance, why not walk...
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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...
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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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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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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,...
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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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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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