Listen "286: How to Ask a Question with Shanin Specter"
Episode Synopsis
Do you know how to ask a question that actually gets you the answer you need? If anyone does, it’s Shanin Specter. Shanin is a preeminent American trial lawyer. He is a founding partner of Kline & Specter, one of the leading catastrophic injury firms in the United States. He has obtained more than 200 jury verdicts and settlements over $1 million and more than 50 case resolutions greater than $10 million. In this conversation, Shanin shares the secrets to asking productive and helpful questions. While he’s a brilliant legal mind, you can apply this conversation to any time you want to ask an effective question. Shanin’s book recommendation is The Years of Lyndon Johnson Series by Robert Caro. His song is As Time Goes By–Dooley Wilson If you want to sign up for the wait list for the Difficult Conversation course, here’s the link: https://bit.ly/difficultconversationswaitlist If you want to talk to Heather about speaking to your organization, here’s the link to have a meeting with Heather. And if you want to talk to Heather about coaching with her 1:1, here’s the link for that! You can listen to the Elegant Warrior playlist here. Join The Self Advocacy School: https://advocatetowin.com/self-advocacy-school/ Stay Connected with Heather: Schedule a call with Heather: https://advocatetowin.com/contact/ Follow Heather on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anelegantwarrior/ Website: https://advocatetowin.com/
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