FYV #7 - Lead Like a Host, Not a Lawyer
Feb 24, 2025We’ve explored four key truths about vocal development, but today’s episode brings it all together with a guiding principle that transforms how you connect with jurors: Practice Hospitality.
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A Quick Recap of the First Four Truths:
1️⃣ Your voice is an instrument—it can be learned, trained, and expanded.
2️⃣ External listening is better than internal hearing—you must recalibrate your perception of your voice.
3️⃣ Long-term learning happens best in low-stakes situations—high-pressure moments aren’t the time to experiment.
4️⃣ Subtle vocal shifts will eventually be enough—but first, you must practice bigger than feels natural.
Truth #5: Hospitality is a Courtroom Superpower
Growing up, I saw hospitality in action every week in our home—welcoming guests, elevating others, and fostering meaningful conversations. That same principle applies to the courtroom. Jurors are your guests, and your job is to make them feel comfortable, capable, and included.
How to Practice Hospitality in the Courtroom:
🏡 Welcome jurors like guests in your home—help them feel important, not just hear that they are.
🗣️ Hold your agenda loosely—stay present in voir dire and build connections between jurors.
🎓 Equip jurors for success—teach them in a way that makes them feel smart and prepared for deliberations.
🔗 Create flow and connection—guide the conversation naturally so they engage and invest in the case.
Your Challenge for the Week:
Choose one way to practice hospitality in your communication:
✅ Craft an introduction that makes jurors feel valued instead of just saying they are.
✅ Set aside your agenda in voir dire to focus on organic conversation.
✅ Help jurors connect their thoughts to each other.
✅ Teach patiently so they feel empowered during deliberations.
What will you practice this week? Try it out, and until next time—keep fostering your voice.
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