Resilient Leadership Traits That Grow Law Firms
October 8, 2020
In this present moment, it’s not hard to see why resiliency matters. The combination of economic uncertainty, a raging pandemic, and palpable political tension will test anyone’s composure. It’s not just exceptionally tough times that demand a steady hand, though. Resiliency is a practice and getting good at it means nurturing a resilient character day in and day out—both when adversity is great, and also when it’s not.
Break Excuse Habits to Boost Productivity
September 23, 2020
We live in an accelerated world. If you’ve read Juliet B. Schor’s pathbreaking book, The Overworked American, you know that US workers log more hours and less vacation than the average medieval peasant. This was true in 1991 when Schor’s book was published and, if anything, it is even more true now. The supercharged pace of daily life creates a world of unrealistic expectations. We overextend ourselves because hard work is a moral imperative. Amidst this “always-more” mindset, excuses provide a lifeline. After all, being too busy is a legitimate—even revered—state of affairs, and so it provides a clean getaway from stressful tasks. In warp-speed economics, excuses save us from ourselves.
Attorney Business Skills: 3 Must-Have Traits for Success
September 17, 2020
Law school is not your average pursuit and there’s nothing elitist about saying so. The average median GPA required to gain admission to a Top 10 School is 3.865. Schools ranked outside of the Top 10 still require a 3.4. Not a lot of people cruise through school picking up these sorts of grades (the national average GPA is 3.0). While good grades say precious little about a person they are nonetheless a wide-spread trading token and when your token is marked with a fancy number it means that in academic pursuits you’re trading above average.
Boost Employee Morale Without Breaking the Bank
August 20, 2020
You’re not alone if, in this moment, everything seems complicated. After all, the present is a time when you need medical-grade PPE to get groceries and an advance appointment to hit the gym. Once-simple decisions—such as whether to attend a friend’s birthday—now require careful reflection, and I won’t even get started on how back-to-school season has changed…
Avoid Burnout at Work: 4 Ways to Reclaim Your Energy
August 11, 2020
The Covid-19 pandemic has us all mired in a long race that is testing everyone’s reserves. Back in March, few imagined the finish line would be so far off. With the school year now upon us and no end in sight, the wall is looming and now is the time to take proactive steps to prevent yourself from plowing headlong into it.
Law Firm Processes Every Practice Needs to Master
August 4, 2020
You’ve got to admit it’s a little worrying if you run a law firm and you’re reading this wondering about the 7 essential law firm processes. After all, any firm hoping to remain competitive in this always-accelerating world ought to at a minimum have a grasp on the essentials, right? Don’t worry, though, you’re not alone. The number of firms stumbling forward unaware of how best to streamline their processes is, frankly, stunning.