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of @LawFirmCoach Nora Riva Bergman

Who are you . . . really?
March 29, 2009
When you envision yourself and your law practice, what do you see? Your answer to this question will have a dramatic impact on how well you fare during these scary times. Are you creating your firm or are you just re-creating what thousands of lawyers before you have done? If you’ve never thought about these […]
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Is email driving you crazy?
March 13, 2009
That’s what they call a rhetorical question – according to Webster’s “a question to which only one answer may be made.” And I know the answer to this question is a resounding, YES! Every lawyer I talk to is driven to distraction by email. – Too many, not enough time to deal with them, an […]
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Success is sticky.
February 4, 2009
What makes a successful attorney? Successful attorneys all have one thing in common. They can talk about themselves and their practices and how they help their clients in ways that make an impact on us. Their stories stick with us. And the “stickier” the stories the more successful the attorney. In their book, Made to […]
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Recession-proof your practice.
January 5, 2009
In uncertain times, it’s easy to lose sight of the big picture. It’s easy to focus on getting from one day to the next without really thinking strategically about your practice. Don’t fall into this trap. Instead, start now to recession-proof your practice for 2009 and beyond. Regardless of your practice area, your clients are […]
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Would you like an espresso with that?
September 15, 2008
The Los Angeles-based law firm of Quinn Emanuel is shaking up the practice of law. According to the September issue of Fast Company magazine, “Quinn Emanuel has adopted the strategy, attitude, and accoutrements of a Red Bull — fueled startup. It focuses only on business litigation: no tax, real estate, or other common corporate practices. […]
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Bad economic times can provide a profitable perspective for your practice.
August 10, 2008
“It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.”- Henry Ward Beecher Whether or not you agree that the country is in a recession, there’s no denying that we’re experiencing a downturn in the economy. While the economy has some effect […]
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Leadership is about attitude. Check your attitude at the door.
July 14, 2008
Literally. Attitude is everything. Before you step into your next meeting or walk through the door of your office, check your attitude. Are you relaxed or are you stressed out? Are you tight-lipped because you’re still irritated by that last phone call with opposing counsel or are you ready to smile? Are you already smiling? […]
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Just do it!
June 17, 2008
If you’re like most attorneys, you’ve attended your fair share of seminars. Not just CLE seminars, but seminars on Practice Management, too. You may have even read a book or two on time management or client development. You probably have a pretty good idea of what you’re supposed to do to better manage your time […]
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Giving recognition can pay off as much as pay.
June 9, 2008
Do you know that, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, the #1 reason people leave their jobs is because they do not feel appreciated on a day-to-day basis? And according to a 2007 Gallup Poll, most employees have not received any recognition in over a year! In his book, How Full is Your Bucket?, […]
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Worth reading.
April 9, 2008
My friend, Debbie Foster, President of InTouch Legal, sent me a link to the following blog post at The Positivity Blog – 16 Things I Wish They Had Taught Me in School. Great stuff. Simple stuff. Why is it that so often the most valuable stuff is the simplest stuff? Take a few minutes to […]
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Practice Notes

The Law Practice Blog

Who are you . . . really?

Is email driving you crazy?

Success is sticky.

Recession-proof your practice.

Would you like an espresso with that?

Bad economic times can provide a profitable perspective for your practice.

Leadership is about attitude. Check your attitude at the door.

Just do it!

Giving recognition can pay off as much as pay.

Worth reading.

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