Hi Reader, We never ate hamburgers. When my boss asked us what we wanted for lunch we'd say, “burgers!” Then he’d say, “Burgers?! That’s a great idea! And I know a Mexican restaurant that’s really good.” Our response? “Awesome!” And we’d happily trot off to Señor Taco. This happened EVERY TIME he asked us what we wanted to eat. And when you’re in a dance band (à la Backstreet Boys and NSYNC) for kids, dancing 6 hours a day, you’re always hungry. After eating my bean and cheese burrito with a side of sour cream for the zillionth time, I never thought twice about that double-double animal style. No one did. We never noticed my boss’s cravings outweighed 8 of us “Jumpitz” (that was our group—don’t bother Googling it. Almost every trace was removed from the interwebs after their IRS investigation).
Seriously, WTF? Did my boss’s charming weatherman spirit (his real-life day job) cast a spell on us? I mean, sure, he was the one that signed our checks– but that wasn't it. His “powers” would remain a mystery to me for the next decade. Then one day, while teaching Lawyer’s Improv Workout I had an aha-moment! FINALLY, the answer to why burgers were never on the menu, and why this is an essential skill YOU can use in your next depo, cross or direct. Whether you’re craving carne asada fries or taking down a shady expert witness- THISis key to turning the tides to what you want. We call it an “Improvised Loop and Steer” and it’s the exact technique we teach lawyers so they can master constructive cross. Let's rewind a bit... When my boss asked us what we wanted for lunch we'd say, “burgers!” Then he'd say, “Burgers?! That’s a great idea! And I know a Mexican restaurant that’s really good.” See that? Step 1: He’d ‘loop’ aka repeat what we said (burgers), which made us feel heard. Step 2: He’d steer us to a new option with the word, ‘and.’ When you’re trying to stay in control of your narrative or keep your off the rails, smart-ass expert witness in check, I’m telling you this ‘Improvised Loop + And Steer Method' works! How do we know? We’ve been cross-examined over 1,500 times and have the experience (and verdicts) to prove it. Anyone can do this method. But here’s the hitch… There’s one word that will derail your negotiation, depo or cross so fast– before you know it, you’re eating a Royale with Cheese instead of that Chimichanga you wanted. I guarantee you use this no-go word ALL. THE. TIME. Wanna know what it is so you can avoid it? Lawyer’s Improv Workout is the FUN, on-your-feet training that makes ‘Looping and Steering’ second nature. Empowering you to stay in control, seize the moment and transform obstacles into opportunities… Adios Señor Taco! Doors are open now for our next round, Sign up HERE! Your extra spicy trial consultants,
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