Want to be a better manager (and communicator)? Try excising the phrase “you should...” from your vocabulary. None of us like being told “you should…” It brings us back to [...]
"Why should I delegate this? I can get it done quicker and better myself—and actually, it’ll take a lot longer if I have to fix what my associate gives me." [...]
But that is a hard concept for many of us who "Think Like a Lawyer"! Yes — you should do your homework. You should plan. You should anticipate tough questions [...]
As lawyers, we’re trained to analyze, critique, and spot risk — skills that serve us well in legal practice but can backfire in everyday communication. In professional relationships, networking, and [...]
Making career decisions involves tradeoffs. If you are in a job search, rarely is the choice black and white. You might be weighing work/life balance, compensation, autonomy, growth potential, location [...]
Lawyers, let’s talk about storytelling—and truth. Good storytelling is a great way to make yourself memorable. If you meet someone at a networking function, telling them you do M&A, VC [...]
In the latest episode of Counsel to Counsel, I’m did something a little different—and a little personal. Instead of interviewing a guest, I’m shared the audio version of Chapter One [...]
Are you looking for the perfect job? In reality, that doesn't exist. In addition, for most of us, careers are not linear. If we are lucky, along the way, we [...]
Note: This post originally appeared in January of 2020. It has been updated as of June 2025. If this is the year that you plan to make a significant career [...]
Many lawyers I coach feel frustrated in their careers. They’re unhappy, but unsure what else is out there—or how to figure it out. And that’s understandable. As lawyers, we’re trained [...]
Counsel to Counsel BlogStephen Seckler2025-09-02T17:08:56+00:00
