Leadership

Five things your law firm can learn from inconsistent coronavirus messaging.
March 10, 2020
We are living through a time of tremendous uncertainty. The sense of uncertainly is palpable and seems to be bombarding us from every direction. Uncertainty, especially about potential risks to our own health and the health of our loved ones creates a lot of stress. We are a stressed out world right now. And, at […]
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Want to grow? Want to thrive?
Get good at adapting your behavior.
February 24, 2020
“The wise adapt themselves to circumstances, as water molds itself to the pitcher.” – Chinese Proverb So, I can hear you thinking, “Wait a minute. I’m already successful. I’m already thriving. It’s all good here. After all, my behavior has got me where I am today.” But where are you exactly? Are you where you […]
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Five things you need to know about Millennial lawyers.
January 15, 2020
There are any number of myths about Millennial lawyers. They’re lazy. They have a sense of entitlement. They’re disloyal. These are myths. Just like every generation before them, Millennials are different from the last. And they have a tremendous contribution to make to your law firm, if you’ll work with them, not against them. If […]
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The Real Cost of Employee Turnover
January 14, 2019
Do you know what employee turnover in your firm is costing you? There are all the intangible costs: low productivity, low morale and high stress. But there is also a cost in dollars – real dollars – lots of dollars. Before we look at the cost of turnover, let’s talk about the reasons for employee […]
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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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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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The Hardest Call
September 16, 2013
Have you ever had any staffing or personnel problems in your firm? If you’re like most attorneys, the answer is a resounding “yes.” Who hasn’t had to deal with personnel issues in their practice? Nobody. And if you’re like many attorneys, you’d rather be grilled before the Supreme Court than address personnel issues in your […]
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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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