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 show, I think a three [...]
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 deals. And we like to [...]
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 can change. But more often, [...]
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 want to build business relationships. [...]
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 me about why coaching can [...]
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 wisdom. But sometimes we jump [...]
Marketing works best when you participate in activities that feel authentic. And since it is hard to know where your next client is coming from, for most of us, it is useful to employ a [...]
We all learned the Golden Rule in school 🏫 (Do unto others as you would have them do unto you). The Golden Rule is also deeply ingrained in many religious traditions. ✡️🕌⛪☯️🛕 But if you [...]
In case you missed it, my conversation with Rodolfo Rivera is now available on YouTube. Thinking like a lawyer is great when you are representing your clients. But if can get in the way if [...]
Many lawyers deal with conflict 🥊regularly on the job. But when it comes to managing our professional relationships, we avoid difficult conversations. There is something to be said for holding your tongue 🤐 in some [...]
