What’s the secret? Why is that person so much more successful than everyone else? What does he have? What does she know? These questions are familiar to most people. However, the answers are not.
Your search for these answers should include examining the concept of EQ. EQ is a person’s Emotional Quotient. Emotional Quotient (EQ), is how a person’s Emotional Intelligence is measured. It is the emotional version of a person’s IQ (Intellectual Quotient)
For many years, it has been believed that EQ is the most important indicator of a successful leader. Below are posts related to EQ and the closely related concept of social intelligence as they related to lawyers. The application of these concepts to the practice of law is what I call Legal Intelligence (LQ)
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Empathy is key part of emotional intelligence. What do you think Steinbeck means when he writes:
In every bit of honest writing in the world … there is a base theme. Try to understand men, if you understand each other you will be kind to each other. Knowing a man well never leads to hate and nearly always leads to… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on February 15, 2012
Ever feel like you are playing a rigged game?
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Author: Lawkop on January 26, 2012
Every decision (D) you make combines two different things. The rational part of your brain (R) is one part of the equation and the emotional part (E) is the other half. Your decisions are based on the combination of the two parts working together. The combined result is something entirely different then if you were able to use only… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on January 16, 2012
As you stand before the judge, you hear your opposing counsel say “your honor we have already addressed that issue, there is no need for those questions. The jury panel has already been instructed on the law.” The judge looks at you and in a low voice says “counsel your response?”
“Your honor, I am unclear as to the prosecutor’s… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on January 14, 2012
I bought a back support for my office chair at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It works wonderfully. It even has a heating function. However, I still feel that there is something wrong with it.
The item I wanted was the last one on the self. The cardboard packaging was torn in several places. Someone had attempted to recreate the box… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on January 4, 2012
People who lie, cheat and steal normally don’t admit that they lie, cheat and steal. Thus, it is reasonable to assume that a deceitful person, would act deceitful, when asked a question about how truthful they are.
So, what do you think would be the benefit of asking a deceitful person: “are you a liar?” That would probably be the… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on January 2, 2012
EQ or Emotional Intelligence is a person capacity and skill to managing their emotions. Dan Goleman’s model of social intelligence focuses on four primary competencies: (1) self-awareness; (2) self-management; (3) social awareness; and (4) relationship and conflict management.
Unlike IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ can be a learned skill and improved. Your weaknesses can be strengthened. You are not
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Author: Lawkop on December 29, 2011
I have previously argued that stories, their frames, metaphors and other similar linguistic tools are the unwritten jury instructions during a trial. Here are some quotes that you can use the next time you want to make a point (in or out of a trial.)
“We see the world not as it is, but as we are.” The Talmud
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Author: Lawkop on December 28, 2011
I am going to make you a bet. I will bet you that 100% of your arguments at trial hit your target only 2% of the time. This of course presumes that your target is the decision making part of a juror’s mind.
The bet also presumes that you make rational and logic based arguments that are crafted to appeal… keep reading »
Author: Lawkop on December 21, 2011
One story does not fit all jurors, so don’t try. Your audience will have different, and overlapping world views. That is the reality you must face when determining what frame to hang on your story. The temptation is to build a frame to fit all world views. However, there is no frame that fits all world views. Could you paint… keep reading »
