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Merlin Mann, inventor of "inbox zero," says his philosophy for effectively managing email isn't about a number — it's about getting your head out of your inbox and on to other, more fruitful things. For this month's Friday 5+ Tech Tips, we asked ...

When coaching attorneys, I ask them to identify their biggest marketing and business development challenges. Their issues run the gamut from not enjoying cocktail parties to recently having relocated. Some of the issues they name are legitimate ...

Maybe you’ve read the stories about the candidate who wasn’t hired because of spelling errors in the resumé. Or the firm that lost the bid in response to a request for proposal because of grammatical errors on its website. It’s not just lawyers ...

Who are these “enterprising lawyers”? Actually, they are easy to spot. Look for the more engaged and happier lawyers in the crowd. Deeply invested in the power of the work they do, they have ample interests beyond the practice of law as well. ...

Fitness, according to Merriam-Webster, is “the quality or state of being fit.” So what, then, is “fit”? Therein lies the key to true fitness. As Merriam-Webster explains, “fit” means “sound physically and mentally.” Here are five ways to build ...

“I’m tired of hearing about ‘improving the client experience.’ People come to me because I do excellent work. They don’t care if I’m nice.” Might sound familiar, but it’s only half right. Your clients expect you to do your ...

An important client texts you for advice on a critical decision, apologizing that circumstances don’t permit a better means of communication. You can’t see or hear each other, and time is of the essence. The decision can’t be deferred. A poor ...

Let’s run down some common misconceptions about social media, and rotate the conversation.

Misconception 1: “Oh No, My Privacy!” Revision: Connect Widely

Sometimes women let circumstances and self-imposed obligations get between themselves and their big dreams, says Nancy O'Reilly, editor of the new book, "Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life." ...

In today’s saturated marketplace of ideas, many law firms struggle to create content that connects with audiences suffering from information overload. Faced with this challenge, legal content creators have three options: give up, trudge on or ...