"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.

Audio/Video Interviews:

• "Finding the Wonderful In Your Man"
  Positively Incorrect with Scott Cluthe – January 28, 2010
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• "What is the Currency of Your Love"
  Hitched Podcast – January 2010
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• "Get Your Marriage Out of the Fight Club"
  Hitched Podcast – November 2009
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• “The Importance of Dating Even After You’re Married”
  Your Time With Kim Iverson – December 4, 2009
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• "Your Time With Kim Iverson"
  October 28, 2009
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• "All Business Marriage"
  Better TV – October 26, 2009
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• "Protect Your Marriage From a Stealth Attack"
  Hitched Podcast – September 2009
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• "Happy Marriages--Waiting for the Shoe to Drop"
  Hitched Podcast – August 2009
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• "Spring Clean Your Marriage - Prevent a Relationship Meltdown "
  Hitched Podcast – July 2009
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• "How to Keep from Driving Your Spouse Crazy "
  Hitched Podcast – June 2009
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• "Marriages Silent Killer – Boredom"
  Hitched Podcast – June 2009
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• "Psychjourney Blog with Deborah Harper"
  May 22, 2009
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• "Real Cougar Woman Blog"
  May 15, 2009
  [Visit] | [Listen]MP3 Stream | [Listen]Flash Stream
  
• "“Positive Living with Patricia Raskin"”
  WPRO-AM
  May 3, 2009
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• ChatWithWomen.com
  March 23, 2009
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• "Everyday Leadership"
  The Michigan Talk Network / 1240 AM WJIM / 730 AM WVFN
  Host: Dan Mulhern
  August 23, 2008
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• Fresh Talk Radio - November 28, 2006
  • The Power of Appreciation
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  • The Power of Appreciation, Part Two
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  • The Power of Appreciation, Part Three
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  • The Power of Appreciation, Part Four
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Articles:

Personal Growth & Relationships

• “Listen to Your Spouse with Your Heart”
  HitchedMag.com – February 2010
• "A Resolution to Be a Better You"
  Hitched - January 2009
• "A Sure Cure for Holiday Stress"
  Hitched - December 2009
• "Communicate More Effectively with Proper Body Language"
  Hitched - November 2009
• "Understanding Your Spouse’s Point of View"
  Hitched - September 2009
• "Don’t Talk Trash About Your Spouse"
  Hitched - August 2009
• "Taking Worry Out of Your Marriage"
  Hitched - July 2009
• "Get Your Spouse to Appreciate You"
  Hitched - June 2009
• "Avoid Panic In Your Marriage"
  Hitched - May 2009
• "Accountability, Responsibility and True Forgiveness in Relationships"
  New Living - April 2009
• "Light Up Your Marriage With Enthusiasm"
  Hitched - April 2009
• "Is the Honeymoon Over?"
  Hitched - March 2009
• "Taking Action With Love"
  Hitched - February 2009
• "A True Valentine’s Day Gift"
  Hitched - February 2009
• "Starting Fresh: A New Year For Your Marriage"
  Hitched - January 2009
• "Use Your Differences As Relationship-Builders"
  Hitched - November 2008
• "The Pull of the Familiar"
  Hitched - October 2008
• "How to Grow the Love In Your Marriage"
  Hitched - September 2008
• "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

• "Getting the Best From Your Employees: Law Firm Management Techniques for Workforce Success"
  The Bottom Line - June 2009
• "Testifying At A Deposition Or Trial? Here Are Seven Rules to Follow"
  Blog – November 14, 2008
• "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

• "Key Questions For Client Interviews"
  LawDragon.com – December 2009
• "Changing Juror Attitudes"
  LB Network – July 2009
• "Countering the 'Blame the Victim' Defense"
  Lawdragon.com – July 2009
• "Maximizing Your Opening Statement’s Impact"
  Lawdragon.com – April 2009
• "Mock Trials for Solos and Small Firms"
  Plaintiff Magazine - February 2009
• "10 Dos and Don’ts to Tell Your Client Before They Take the Witness Stand"
  The Champion - October 2008
• "The Power of Words: Simple Choices, Big Impact"
  Lawdragon.com - September 2008
• "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

• “Romance-Killing Habits You Should Stop”
  Speed Dating in NYC – February 26, 2010
• “How do I ask for her number? The experts answer the most popular dating questions.”
  Jess McCann’s blog – February 16, 2010
• "The ‘born-again virgin’ trend: Is it healthy? "
  MarvelousGirl.com – Feb. 23, 2010
• "Elin Plans To Leave Tiger "
  YourTango.com – December 17, 2009
• "Tips on how to Appreciate your Partner"
  Pittsburgh Tribune – November 9, 2009
• "Dr. Nelson: make your marriage work, without all the work"
  Examiner.com – August 26, 2009
• "Men Don't Say Anything, They Just Leave"
  Inside Relationships by Jan Denise - August 21, 2009
  Creators.com
• "Love Your Job!"
  Woman’s World – April 27, 2009
• "Five Ways to Recession-Proof Your Marriage"
  We Can Relate – blog - April 6, 2009
• "Building a Recession Proof Marriage"
  Guidepost – April 2009
• "How to Be Happy: Love the Man You’ve Got"
  AOL Canada – March 25, 2009
• "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

• "Dealing with Angry Juries"
  LawyersUSA – November 9, 2009
• "Wall Street Meltdown Impacting How Jurors View Attorneys"
  The Legal Broadcast Network - June 26, 2009
• "Market Failures Shift Juror Psychology"
  Lawyers USA – June 16, 2009
• "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

 

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