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Crushing the Intimidation Factor in Your To-Do Items

If you find yourself intimidated by something you want to do in your practice, I suggest tackling something that intimidates you that isn't work related. Prove to yourself that thing isn't nearly as scary as it seems, and take that lesson back ...

Megan Zavieh - February 7, 2017
Friday 5 People Feedback
Five Ways to Know What’s Up with Clients and Staff

Every leader needs feedback. (Some need a little too much!) But, truly, how can you do your job without an understanding of what is going on in the lives of those impacted by your work? In the case of a lawyer, I’m thinking, of course, of your ...

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - February 3, 2017
Content Marketing Tips for Lawyers
My Top Writing Tips for the Busy Author

Maybe this is the year you’ve committed to writing a blog. Perhaps you want to improve your client alerts or have just been given a monthly column. Talk about producing content under pressure! You’ve mastered the art of writing when you can ...

Susan Kostal - February 1, 2017
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Meet Joanne Wheeler, Space Lawyer

No "space law practice" existed when Joanne Wheeler started out, but that did not stop her from building a thriving practice around her passion for the final frontier. Wheeler, an expert in satellite regulation, has held posts at both the ...

The Editors - January 26, 2017
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Convert Post-Speech Inquiries into Real Demand

Congratulations. Your speech to the International Biometrics Association was a hit. A line of people are waiting to congratulate you and pay compliments. Many are simply being kind and expressing appreciation. However, at least some have a more ...

Mike O'Horo - January 25, 2017
Shake Your Moneymaker: Get Paid in 2017

Lawyers and money do not go together like peas and carrots. Actually, let me rephrase that: Lawyers and talking about money do not go together like peas and carrots. Lawyers and managing money do not go together like peas and carrots. And ...

Jared Correia - January 23, 2017
What You Don’t Know CAN Hurt You

I’m often reminded of a situation that happened several years ago. I was sitting in a building lobby killing time before an appointment. In the lobby was a small coffee shop. The line was long — out the door. The dutiful employee was making ...

Sally J. Schmidt - January 19, 2017
Even Lawyers Need to Play

Captain Kirk, in a TV episode of "Star Trek," says, “The more complex the mind, the greater the need for the simplicity of play.” Playing is not something I do easily or often. Even in my youth, it was easier to get me to eat brussels sprouts ...

Ruth Carter - January 18, 2017
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How to Kickstart Your Year So It’s Super Productive

The start of a new year always brings a renewed desire for change, a sense of wanting to improve. It's a really good feeling. Wanting to be better, do better and serve others better is an excellent sign of the desire for self-growth — so go with ...

Daniel Gold - January 17, 2017
Check Your Business Development Vital Signs

You know by now (did you ever not?) that it takes more than your business card and an open door to draw clients into your law office. And while you may have devised your marketing plan and work it to the best of your ability, January is still a ...

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - January 16, 2017
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