How does thinking like a lawyer get in the way when you are trying to build your law practice? What about when you are trying to get the members of y our team to align [...]
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 [...]
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 quickly apparent that this administrator [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The mindset and skills that make you a great lawyer can get in the way when you are trying to build your practice, manage your firm, or grow your network. Read my latest article in [...]
