Lawyers are trained to manage risk. But one of the biggest risks in a legal career is rarely labeled as such: doing nothing. Change is hard. We all get comfortable where we are. Doing things [...]
Are you asking for referrals or introductions? Asking clients and referral sources for referrals is not a bad thing to do (especially clients who are happy with your work--"If you were happy with the service [...]
From the November 2025 issue of the GPSolo eReport, copyright American Bar Asscociation In the legal profession, technical skills and subject-matter expertise can get you far. But what truly drives career advancement and business growth [...]
How often do you wish people in your network a Happy Birthday? Sending personal notes of congratulations, recognizing significant life events, or checking in when you know someone is going through a hard time, is [...]
Making clients laugh. Giving them space to cry. Thatâs when I love about coaching. And when either happen, I know it is working (especially when both happen in the same session!) Coaching is a deeply [...]
As lawyers, we are trained to analyze, critique, and mitigate risk. These skills serve us well in our professional rolesâbut when we bring them into everyday communication, they can backfire. A few months ago, I [...]
Networking is the lifeblood of professional growth. Whether youâre exploring new career options, building your client base, or strengthening your reputation, relationships are what open doors. But itâs not just that you reach outâitâs how [...]
When I'm coaching lawyersâon marketing, career transitions, or leadershipâit often feels like weâre building the airplane while flying it. đ ď¸ Opportunities and challenges donât wait for the perfect plan, and we have to balance preparation [...]
Business relationships arenât built in a day. Theyâre built in layersâand the strongest ones unfold over time. Hereâs how that progression might look: đš Level 1: You meet someone at a networking event, a conference, [...]
As lawyers, weâre trained to analyze, critique, and spot risk â skills that serve us well in legal practice but can backfire in everyday communication. In professional relationships, networking, and leadership, these lawyerly habits often [...]
