Historically, law firms simply accepted attrition as a normal cost of doing business. Organizations hired attorneys, paralegals and staff, expecting people to come and go and hoping those who stayed would add value to the firm. Firms assumed attrition was […]
It is difficult to make sound decisions, nurture relationships, think creatively, control our reactions, manage conflict or be optimistic, happy or effective when we are under stress and perceived expectations. The first and best action we can take regularly to […]
As human beings it is almost impossible to exist without operating as part of a team, whether it is within the community, family, sport or work. Indeed, organizations are increasingly using team-based structures to increase organizational performance. The following definition […]
Mindfulness has proven to be a powerful tool for leaders. Chief executives at small and large corporations alike have embraced mindful leadership practices for themselves as well as implementing company-wide initiatives, such as meditation and yoga, to guide employees in […]
When you know what your ideal client looks like, it is much easier to create business development plans and messages that will truly resonate. Here are a few questions that will help you determine who your ideal clients really are. […]
The most successful leaders are those who strategically align their policies, actions, behaviors and body language with their verbal messages. Here are three reasons why the future of effective leadership is linked with nonverbal communication. THE VISUAL TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION MAKES […]
Statistics tell us that people will forget up to 95 percent of what they are told within three to seven days. It’s important to make an impact with the 5 percent that people do remember. On the other side of […]
The job market for lawyers is hot right now, yet we are still in an era of job elimination. Th e reality is, change is a constant and for career success, we must be prepared for change at all times. […]
In the past, once a lawyer went in-house, there was virtually no going back. That is no longer the case. Law firm employers realize that in-house attorneys often have credentials, sophistication, leadership, practice experience and demanding work schedules that are […]
It seems more and more private practice lawyers want to move in-house. Even if lawyers successfully make that transition, they are often surprised to find that it isn’t necessarily the path to longterm career happiness. In-house lawyers face different career […]
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