The Act of Gratitude
November 25, 2009
Act of Gratitude We are continually worrying about things we don’t have or things that haven’t happened yet for us. Therefore, we hardly ever take time to make a note of the beautiful relationships, things that we do have and amazing things that have already happened, and the act of gratitude. We allow the smallest negative thought […]
Make Your Long Term Suffering a Short Term Problem, once and for ALL
November 17, 2009
Two Kinds of Suffering “There are only 2 kinds of suffering – long term and short term…the difference in the outcome is the path you choose.” When our coach and mentor Steve Riley shared this distinction in a coaching class you could have heard a PIN drop in a room of 77 attorneys – and […]
The Holidays are Here…Deal with It!
November 12, 2009
The Holidays We too often hear that “the holidays are slow” for business. Well…if you say so. Literally, if you decide and declare that the holidays will be slow then they will be. If you decide the holidays are here and embrace them, you can generate tremendous results. For those who refuse to acknowledge the […]
Communication Ping Pong
November 10, 2009
We’ve all been there, Communication Ping Pong. In fact, we venture to guess as recent as today. Communication Ping Pong usually occurs with voicemails and email. It starts with a comment, an opinion or an observation that becomes misunderstood or misinterpreted by the recipient. The recipient then responds with a comment, an opinion or an […]
Building a Dream Team
November 3, 2009
Building a Dream Team Learning how to build a dream team can be tricky. But not impossible. Read more below about building a dream team. “If you want to go fast, travel alone, but if you want to go far, travel together.” – African proverb The team we work with is the make it or […]
Why are Lawyers so Stressed Out?
October 29, 2009
Why are Lawyers so Stressed Out Why are lawyers so stressed out? There can be many factors, including the adversarial nature of the profession, society’s view of the lawyers, and the increasing complexity of practicing law. All of these can lead to why lawyers are so stressed out. In spring 1997 we attended a tradeshow […]
