Navigating the Turbulent Waters in an Evolving Legal Marketplace
Firm culture… You have one… whether you created it intentionally, or whether it “just happened.” Most of the time, it “just happens” with no deliberate action. People do what they do… and it spreads.
What if you focused on what creates a positive, constructive culture… and what creates a less effective firm culture? That is…
Building strong relationships requires that we open up. Show our vulnerability, our imperfections and truly connect with people, because as we know people hire lawyers they know and trust.
Fast Company’s contributor Drake Baer in his article… Empathy Equals Scary Vulnerability -And It’s Totally Necessary For Success, wrote…
Sociologist/badass Brené Brown defines vulnerability as
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No matter what your politics are… there is little argument when it comes to recognizing that as a public speaker Bill Clinton is as good as it gets. He has the ability to make you feel like you are the only person in the room…. even if you are surrounded by 10s of thousands.
What does it take for someone to hear you? When you are developing business it takes a lot. How can a potential referral source send you business if he can’t remember your practice area? Most lawyers think you just have to tell someone the practice area you are in once and they will remember it……
Legal business development lessons? As I read the article Fast Company ran by Amber Mac, titled 7 Entrepreneurial Lessons From "Shark Tank", I couldn’t help but think… These are good lessons for lawyers as well.
"Shark Tank" is a reality show where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to a panel of investors. These business…
I bet you think I have LOST it! THE INTERNET? What would YOU give up to stay connected to the internet? The internet has profoundly changed our daily lives – just think about how you did business or conducted your personal affairs just a short ten years ago? Fast Company ran an article by…
24 hours in a day… If I were Queen of the Universe I would change it to… 26 hours in a day!
Well, maybe for a brief moment I can be Queen of the Universe… and expand the day to 26 hours. I’m sure you’re thinking… "This woman has lost her mind!" No. I…
Live life fully and as the song goes… I Hope You Dance! Finding joy and contentment in what you do for a living is JOB ONE! Erin Schulte, leadership editor of Fast Company put together five articles that I’m sure will inspire you.
Live Fully
Make small steps toward improvement. Build a strong foundation
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No one is ever REALLY solo… everyone has a team: big or small, on the payroll or contract, vendors or partners. Fast Company’s Erin Schulte put together four of their best tips… lawyers listen up!
Create Stars
Attract the best talent. Digital companies are hiring–and in fact are in hot competition for certain types of
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Who wouldn’t want to find ways to work smarter? Fast Company always has great insights we can adapt to the legal profession. And I’m sure you will find these tips no exception. Leadership editor, Erin Schulte writes in her article… Make 2012 Your Best Year Yet... "As our gift to you, we present our…
