How to Stop Being a Yes Chick and Unlock Your Full Potential
August 24, 2011
The exact day I stopped being a Yes Chick was entirely by accident. However, choosing to stop “yes’ing” my boss and instead offering thoughtful insights and well-researched answers was very intentional. Not only was this decision the best thing I did for the company, but it also gave me a sense of empowerment. I felt […]
Giving Up Control for Growth
June 3, 2011
Giving up control can be scary. I mean, who can do that job better than you? What if someone makes a mistake? And how will you ever teach someone everything you know? But just like so many other decisions, giving up control for the sake of growth is simply a choice. The choice is clear: […]
Work Passion: How to Avoid Being the Problem
February 25, 2011
Work passion is essential for ensuring you’re not the issue holding your firm back. The answer is simple: when you find passion in what you do and share that enthusiasm with your team, you create a motivated and thriving work environment. Without work passion, it’s easy to fall into a rut and become the problem […]
Legal Team Growth: Reflecting on Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
December 30, 2010
Legal team growth is essential as we transition into the New Year. With Christmas officially behind us, many of us who planned to take the last week of the year off find ourselves back in the office, feeling that familiar sense of panic. The “Christmas hangover” sets in—credit card bills are on the way, the […]
Empowering Your Legal Team for Success: The Path from Good to Great
September 28, 2010
Empowering your legal team is essential to achieving success in your practice. Every year, we attend the same conferences and reconnect with some of our favorite attorneys. The conversations often start with a familiar refrain: “Ahhh, you won’t believe what the new girl I hired did…she is driving me crazy…” or “I have a new […]
Goal Setting for Success: A Simple, Effective Approach
September 15, 2010
Goal Setting for Success is essential in achieving both personal and professional objectives. At Hiring & Empowering Solutions, we understand the power of setting clear, actionable goals and how they can drive your success. Mission statements, business plans, life statements, strategic plans, 5-year, 10-year, lifetime goals—it’s no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed and over-committed! […]