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 [...]
Whether you practice in a law firm setting or in-house, at some point you may find yourself in a leadership position. Since most of us never receive training in these skills, here are some tips [...]
I hired my first business coach over twenty years ago. At that time, I was just beginning to understand the power of coaching in a business context. I have always appreciated how a coach can [...]
Eventually, every professional athlete faces the same challenges: when to retire and what to do next. For the most part, an athlete’s career is limited. Few players will be able to compete into their 40’s. [...]
In the latest episode of the Counsel to Counsel podcast, I speak with Lisa Cukier, a partner at the law firm Burns and Levinson in Boston. Lisa practices in a number of related areas including: [...]
All professional athletes eventually face the same challenge: when to retire and what to do after retirement. For the most part, an athlete’s career is limited in time because of the physical demands of job. [...]
The practice of law continues to evolve and law firm technology continues to improve. As a result, the world needs more professionals who can help attorneys to incorporate good law practice management tools. In the [...]
Blogging is a great way to capture ideas in a highly readable format. Good blogging is generally brief but frequent. Admittedly, I haven’t focused that much on my blog in recent years (it was more [...]
A big marketing challenge for law firms is to figure out how to speak with one voice. Unlike businesses where the products or services are easily described, a law firm may offer a broad mix [...]
How can lawyers get themselves away from the dreaded billable hour? By adopting billing methods that have long been standard in the consulting industry. See my post on the Middle Office.
