One of the occupational hazards of being a professional is that people are paying us for our knowledge and wisdom. This is particularly true in the practice of law where [...]
As lawyers, we are trained to be thorough. Mastering detail is part of our job. Getting ready for trial or for a closing requires a lot of follow-up. But when [...]
Snow day! ❄️☃️ That is the text message I received last week from my wife who works at the The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, Boston. 🎒 [...]
Marketing as a lawyer doesn't mean you have to follow a prescribed set of activities that everyone else is doing. In fact, engaging in activities that you genuinely enjoy and [...]
On this President’s Day , I wanted to share some thoughts on leadership. We can learn a lot from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership style which was characterized by his empathy, humility, [...]
While success 🥇 doesn't require authenticity, it sure helps. If you are fortunate enough to do what you love (something that reflects the authentic you), you will greatly increase your [...]
Networking is an essential tool for growing your law practice. But for many lawyers, networking is right up there with getting root canal or spending time in a Porta Potty. [...]
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership – Harvey S. Firestone What gets measured gets done — Peter Drucker (and others) About a year ago, [...]
A few months ago, I was doing a workshop on business development for a client. One of the participants was the managing partner who asked me: "What is the most [...]
What information should you be collecting about clients, referral sources, and people you meet through networking and why? I put that question to ChatGPT . Here are the impressive results. [...]
Counsel to Counsel BlogStephen Seckler2022-03-18T17:51:52+00:00