Discover How Office Love Languages Can Improve Team Relationships
January 31, 2012
It’s 5:05 PM, and you’ve been working hard to finish a document for an important client. You rush to your assistant’s office to ask her to print it and send it overnight, only to find that she’s left for the day. Frustrated and stressed, you end up driving to an overnight drop-off location, which makes […]
Handling Emotional Team Members: How to Fire with Integrity and Compassion
January 9, 2012
Does this sound familiar? A team member tears up during a conversation, and the attorney feels a mix of frustration and guilt. It’s a cycle that keeps repeating— handling emotional team members can feel like ongoing torture, especially when the fit just isn’t right for the firm. In many cases, it’s clear the team member […]
Build a Proactive Team: Join Our 12-Week Tele-Series for Attorneys and Support Staff
December 27, 2011
The last thing you want on your team is someone who nods their head, offers no honest feedback, and simply clocks in and out without taking ownership of their role. This approach is disempowering for both you and your team. Don’t miss this opportunity to build a proactive team that uses the tools, strategies, and […]
How to Use Year-End Momentum to Accomplish Your Biggest Goals
December 9, 2011
“I can’t believe it’s December already!” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. As December 6th rolls around, many of us find ourselves sliding headlong into the holiday frenzy—hurrying to send out Christmas cards, tackling year-end tasks, and trying to juggle it all before the clock strikes January. But here’s the good news: year-end momentum […]
The Power of Gratitude: How a Simple Practice Can Transform Your Life
November 22, 2011
In customary fashion, we’re posting our annual blog on the power of gratitude. Last year, we were overwhelmed by the responses we received from readers sharing what they were grateful for and how it positively impacted their lives. We believe this message deserves a re-read, year after year! We often focus on the things we […]
How Breakdowns Lead to Breakthroughs: Embrace the Process for Growth
November 17, 2011
Sometimes all it takes is one plane ride to have a complete and utter nervous breakdown. There’s nowhere to go, nowhere to hide—you’re left to confront the brutal facts of your reality. I’ve coached my clients through this for years, often saying, “Every breakdown leads to a breakthrough.” But two weeks ago, it was my […]