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of @LawFirmCoach Nora Riva Bergman

Mindfulness Training. Just do it.
June 18, 2018
On more than one occasion, I’ve written about the benefits of mindfulness training. Well, I’m writing again. I’m writing again because I just can’t emphasize enough how much mindfulness training can do for you. I’m hoping that after reading this short post you’ll be inspired to experiment with mindfulness in your life. Just do it. […]
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Appreciate your team. They’ll THINK better for it.
May 14, 2018
In order to be at our best, in order to think at our best, we need appreciation. While being appreciated for the work we do feels good, it turns out that appreciation can actually boost our brain power. Research reported by Nancy Kline in More Time to Think: The Power of Independent Thinking, shows that […]
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Join the social media conversation.
Teach – don’t sell.
April 5, 2018
This post is actually Lesson 29 from 50 Lessons for Lawyers – Earn More – Stress Less – Be Awesome. Want to learn more check out the book here. “Social media is no longer an option for your small and medium sized law firms, it’s critical for your success.” – Kevin O’Keefe, Founder of […]
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Up Your Productivity with Monday.com
February 12, 2018
It’s been a while since I’ve been so impressed with a product that I’ve wanted to write about it. But I’m in love with Monday.com. At one time or another I’ve experimented with a variety of online services to help me keep track of projects, personal tasks, and tasks I’ve delegated. I’ve tried slack, asana, […]
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Want to take control of your time?
Start living in your calendar.
January 12, 2018
Time = Life. Therefore, waste your time and waste your life, or master your time and master your life. – Alan Lakein How often do you look at your to-do list and think, “Wow, there is just not enough time in the day”? If you feel that way all too often, maybe it’s time to […]
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Ready to slay the email dragon?
Try these 10 tips.
June 12, 2017
Do you feel guilty and overwhelmed and obsessively attracted to your inbox all at the same time? Well, join the club. Just the word “email” can trigger a rise in blood pressure for some and beads of perspiration on the forehead for others. Email can be a pleasant distraction, a debilitating productivity killer, and tremendous […]
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Lesson 4. Get rid of bad habits.
90% of our behavior is based on our habits.
May 26, 2017
Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, and expecting different results. – Albert Einstein If you think about bad habits, aren’t they the living definition of insanity? As psychologist and philosopher William James wrote in the late 19th century, we are “mere bundles of habits.” My friend, Mark Powers, the founder and […]
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Want more great referrals?
Strengthen your relationships with your “A” clients.
May 12, 2017
Do you know where your best clients come from? I’m betting a good number of them come from referrals from your current clients. So, if you want to welcome more “A” clients into your practice, start by focusing on the relationships you have with your current clients. Your current “A” clients can be ambassadors for […]
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Make every day Administrative Professionals Day.
April 25, 2017
April 26, 2017 is Administrative Professionals Day. It’s a day to recognize the work of the administrative professionals in your law office. So, what are you doing to recognize them? Sending flowers? Taking the office to lunch? Buying a special gift? All of those things are great, and will likely be appreciated, but there is […]
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C’mon get happy! It will increase your bottom line. Really.
April 17, 2017
Gaining a competitive advantage in the incredibly competitive legal profession may be simpler than you think. In fact, it may be all about how you think and how you influence the people who work with you. The idea that happiness and positivity can make you a better, more successful lawyer may sound silly to you. […]
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Practice Notes

The Law Practice Blog

Mindfulness Training. Just do it.

Appreciate your team. They’ll THINK better for it.

Up Your Productivity with Monday.com

Want to take control of your time?
Start living in your calendar.

Ready to slay the email dragon?
Try these 10 tips.

Lesson 4. Get rid of bad habits.
90% of our behavior is based on our habits.

Want more great referrals?
Strengthen your relationships with your “A” clients.

Make every day Administrative Professionals Day.

C’mon get happy! It will increase your bottom line. Really.

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