Rently, Barry Horwitz did a great post on the importance of asking good questions. His basic premise is that if we want to do a good job (as consultants, lawyers, [...]
There has been a steady stream of reporting recently about layoffs at big firms. While we are not yet in 2009 territory yet, clearly there is some good talent now [...]
My wife and I watched the final episode of Ted Lasso last night and it was a great one! While I’m sad 😢to say goodbye to the wonderful characters in the [...]
As a rule, we lawyers are competitive 🤼♂️. We like to win our cases ⚖️. We like to get the best terms for our clients when we are negotiating their [...]
Sometimes there are good reasons to succumb to "distractions" 🌄and go off on tangents 🛣️. Life doesn't always go according to plan. 🗓️ Occasional procrastination helps us recharge and priorities [...]
Change is hard 🧱 . A few weeks ago, I was speaking with a client about the frustration 🤦🏻♂️ he was having with an administrator in his firm. It was [...]
If you really want to grow your practice, advance your career, or be a more effective leader, try honing your listening skills. Being an active listener is crucial if you [...]
I was a recent returning guest on Steve Fretzin's great podcast, Be That Lawyer. You can also listen in my Counsel to Counsel Podcast feed. In this episode, Steve interviews [...]
I don’t collect artwork 🖼️. Aside from the expense 💰, I like things I can easily share with other people…like memes. And since I joined ProVisors, I’ve been collecting (and [...]
One of the occupational hazards ⚠️ we have as professionals is that we like to show how smart we are 🤯. Of course our clients are paying us for our [...]
Counsel to Counsel BlogStephen Seckler2022-03-18T17:51:52+00:00