One of the things I love about hosting Read to Lead is the wonderfully talented and interesting people it enables me to meet.

Today, that person is former trial lawyer Heather Hansen.

After 20 years of winning trials in the courtroom, Heather teaches us how to use those skills (asking questions, mastering objections, building credibility quickly and persuading effectively) to be better leaders.

Among other things, Heather and I discuss her new book The Elegant Warrior and her vast experience at helping others stand up for themselves and their businesses.

If you want to learn how to be someone who fights adversity with grace and compassion and battles without losing respect for yourself and your adversaries, then give this episode a listen.

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In today’s episode, I ask Heather to share:

• The impact that complaining has on our lives
• How to make a strong first impression
• What we can learn from trial lawyers about advocating for ourselves
• …and plenty more! 

This Episode is Sponsored By Self-Publishing School

My friend Chandler Bolt is the founder of Self-Publishing School, which is an online education company dedicated to one thing: Helping you get your book idea out of your head and onto paper as quickly as possible, and then getting your published book into the hands of as many readers as possible.

Chandler is hosting a FREE training where he’ll show you the exact process to follow to go from blank page to published author in as little as 90 days, and the exact book launch blueprint to follow to launch your book to $10,000 and beyond (and earn monthly royalties month after month).

If you’ve EVER thought about writing a book (whether as an extra income stream, to generate leads for your business, or to share a story you’ve wanted to tell) you OWE it to yourself to sign up for this training – and it’s completely free!

Oh! And when you sign up for the training, Chandler is going to send you a copy of his book Published absolutely free!  

Heather’s Latest Book

You can order The Elegant Warrior: How to Win at Life’s Trials Without Losing Yourself right now!

Heather in Action

Books Heather Recommends

What Every Body is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide Speed-Reading People by Joe Navarro

Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People by Vanessa Van Edwards

The Law of Divine Compensation: On Money, Work, and Miracles by Mary Ann Williamson

The Serving Mindset: Stop Selling and Grow Your Business by Farnoosh Brock

The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande

Check Out These Resources Mentioned

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