Summary of Trey Gowdy's Doesn't Hurt to Ask

By IRB Media

Get the Summary of Trey Gowdy's Doesn't Hurt to Ask in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Sharing the techniques he perfected advocating in law and politics, Gowdy helps you identify your objective, understand your personal jury, and engage in the art of questioning so you can be heard, be understood, and, ultimately, move others. Whether it’s getting a boss to take a chance on your idea, convincing someone to support your cause, or urging a child to invest more effort in an important task, movement requires persuasion. Doesn’t Hurt to Ask shows you how to persuade, no matter the jury and no matter the cause.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Nov 30, 2021
• ISBN: 9781638159841

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#1

In a murder trial, there is no room for humor. However, in the author’s first death penalty trial, he had the whole courtroom laughing when he asked a witness whether he was wearing glasses that day.

#2

There are many types of questions: affirmative, genuine requests for more information, corroborative, impeaching, defensive, and plain stupid questions.

#3

The author was always nervous to participate in conversations with smart people because he felt he wouldn’t be able to contribute much. He learned to mask his insecurities by asking questions.

#4

Another way to mask your own deficiencies is to avoid being perceived as uneducated, which can be accomplished by asking questions.

#5

The art of persuasion is a delicate one, and rarely is it accomplished with a simple declarative statement. The best and safest way to persuade someone is with a question.

#6

You lose the jury if you make affirmative, declarative statements. If you are unsure about whether or not something is true, ask questions instead. That way, you let the other person know that you are still listening.

#7

The author’s father, a doctor, had a close friend who also happened to be a schoolteacher. Their son, David, had cancer. The author later learned that God takes people from all walks of