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of @LawFirmCoach Nora Riva Bergman

What’s really important?
July 31, 2013
When I checked my email this morning, I found the email below from my friend, Melissa Brown. With Melissa’s permission, I’m sharing it here as a reminder of what’s really important. I’m beyond devastated that a giant in legal technology, friend, mentor & all around amazing fellow died today from a heart attack. Ross Kodner was […]
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Take a vacation.
It may save your life.
June 21, 2013
It’s the first day of summer! Remember when you were a kid, and the first day of summer meant summer vacation was not far away? Well it’s time to find your “inner kid,” and take a vacation. Here’s why. As part of a study done in the ’70s and early ’80s called the Multiple Risk […]
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Good leaders are great listeners.
June 11, 2013
Have you ever glanced at your email while talking with someone in your office? Or picked up your iPhone to check a text during a conversation? If you’re honest, your answers to both questions is likely yes. We’ve all done it at some point. Communication is one of the most important skills in life. And […]
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LinkedIn Endorsements:
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
May 23, 2013
Last fall, LinkedIn launched added the Skills & Expertise section of its member profiles and along with it Endorsements. Unlike Recommendations on LinkedIn, you can endorse someone with the click of a mouse. So is that a good thing or a bad thing? Are you impressed when you see lawyers with dozens of endorsements? Or […]
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Stressed out? Give back. Get high.
May 8, 2013
Did that title get your attention? Hope so. If you’re like most lawyers – most people – these days, you’re dealing with a lot of stress. We’re living in the age of stress. And stress overload is particularly acute in the legal profession. So, if you’re looking for a way to reduce your stress, consider […]
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Are you an adrenaline addict?
April 4, 2013
We’ve all heard the Jeff Foxworthy jokes, “You might be a redneck if . . .” You’ve ever raked leaves in your kitchen. You have an Elvis Jell-O mold. You’ve ever bought a used baseball cap. OK, maybe you’re not a redneck. But chances are, you just might be an adrenaline addict. Did you know […]
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6 Keys to Your Success in 2013
January 14, 2013
Here we are halfway through the first month of the year, and the gravitational pull of longtime habits starts exerting itself on our best intentions. Now is the time when New Year’s Resolutions start waning. So, now is the perfect time to give yourself a quick boost of energy to keep you moving forward! While […]
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It’s time to get ready for 2013
December 18, 2012
“To be prepared is half the victory.” – Miguel de Cervantes As we draw to the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about 2013. Click here to download a 2013 Goals Worksheet and 90-Day Action Plan to get you thinking or support you if you’ve already begun to plan for 2013. I […]
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Give VOICE to Leadership
November 13, 2012
I recently did a search for books about leadership at amazon.com. My searched turned up 96,703 results in a variety of formats from paperbacks to hardbacks to Kindle books and audio books. Although millions of words have been written about one word, understanding leadership doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Leadership is not – […]
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What is Lean Six Sigma and Why Should You Care?
August 13, 2012
What is Lean Six Sigma? Simply put: Lean Six Sigma is the marriage of two distinct philosophies: Lean and Six Sigma, which together create a common sense approach to continuous improvement. Here’s how Lean and Six Sigma work together. *Jargon Alert* Before we go any further, let’s get one thing out of the way. Jargon. […]
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Practice Notes

The Law Practice Blog

What’s really important?

Take a vacation.
It may save your life.

Good leaders are great listeners.

LinkedIn Endorsements:
Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?

Stressed out? Give back. Get high.

Are you an adrenaline addict?

6 Keys to Your Success in 2013

It’s time to get ready for 2013

Give VOICE to Leadership

What is Lean Six Sigma and Why Should You Care?

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