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Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Persuaive

Yes, 50 Scientifically Proven Ways To Be Persuaive

I recently read a review about this book which is written in an attempt to focus on persuasion as a science. Much of this material we know from other research but here are a few example from the book. 1) Social Proof – People look outside themselves to justify their actions. You can persuade individuals by highlighting what a majority of people do about something or believe about a matter. 2) For those acting in a socially desirable way, there needs to be praise…

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OBSERVATIONS ABOUT SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION

OBSERVATIONS ABOUT SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATION

This Sunday’s New York Times discusses strategies regarding the Bush tax cuts which are set to expire at years end in an article by Robert H. Frank entitled: “In talks, G.O.P. May  have to just say yes.” He first references the book “Getting to yes,” by Robert Fisher and William Yuri where they discussed the concept of knowing the best alternative to a negotiated agreement or “BATNA” during negotiation. They argue that knowing your and your adversaries best alternative to a negotiated agreement is…

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THOUGHTS ON CROSS EXAMINATION

THOUGHTS ON CROSS EXAMINATION

For some years I have subscribed to the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. Subscriptions are available at $24 per year from the American Journal of trial advocacy, Cumberland school of Law of Samford University, 800 Lake Shore Dr. ROBH 301, Birmingham, AL 35229. This month Garry S Gilden this written an excellent article “cross examination at trial: strategies for the deposition” which I recommend to you. Some of the points he makes include the following. He sets out the basic format for…

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