Archive for September, 2010

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The Power of Persuasion

Getting What You Want—The Power of Persuasion Posted By: Gloria McDonough-Taub | CNBC, Senior Editor, Blogs Guest Author Blog by: Chris St. Hilaire author of “27 POWERS OF PERSUASION: Simple Strategies To Seduce Audiences & Win Allies” Persuasion for CEOs (And Those Who Want their Bosses Job) One critical characteristic in any business leader’s success, especially [...]

22Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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What does Buddhism have to do with persuasion?

It’s fundamental. Most people think “ego” is the same thing as self-regard, but the Buddhist concept of ego is different. It’s more fluid. Buddhists believe that inside each of us is a constant struggle between the ego that says, “I’m different. I’m special,” and the spirit that knows we’re all the same. The ego wants [...]

22Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Jurors Adding Lawyer Fees

Jurors are typically instructed not to include attorney fees when considering damage awards. Think they’re listening? Nationwide data collected this year from our jury focus groups is telling: A whopping 76 percent say they would take lawyers’ fees into account when determining damage awards. That tendency isn’t attributable to Americans’ love of ignoring judges, but [...]

2Sep2010 | | 1 comment | Continued