People Skills

ho'oponopono conflict resolution

Ho’oponopono: An Ancient Alternative for Personal and Legal Conflict Resolution

Gray Robinson | This ancient Hawaiian practice helps manage stress — and is a legitimate alternative form of conflict resolution.

Gray Robinson - April 6, 2023

Ready, Boss? Tips for Leading Your Team as a New Attorney

Meyling Ly Ortiz | Most young lawyers aren’t prepared to supervise coworkers. Here is some much-needed advice on leading teams — and gaining their respect.

Meyling Ly and Fermin Llaguno - March 11, 2023
lawyer awards

Give Yourself a Pat on the Back — and an Award

Teddy Snyder | Adopt “yes, I can” as your motto, and go after that well-deserved award.

Theda C. Snyder - February 21, 2023
lawyer soft skills

Soft Skills: How to Hack Your Greatest Superpowers

Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all.

Bull Garlington - February 6, 2023
in-person holiday party

Navigating the Professional Holiday Party

Teddy Snyder | If you hate parties on principle, it’s time for an attitude adjustment. On to maneuvering the shoals of in-person events.

Theda C. Snyder - December 8, 2022
ways to reduce holiday stress

Tiptoe Through the Holidays

A few practical ways to handle holiday stress (without the mess) from Shawn Healy, clinical psychologist with Massachusetts Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, Inc.

Shawn Healy - November 23, 2022
how to say no

How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton | Who knows why we do it, but most of us tend to say “yes” to things when we should say "no."

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - September 28, 2022
hybrid work model

A Hybrid Work Model: Solving the Challenges of Remote Work

As hybrid work models take hold and employees — especially associates — ask for more flexibility, firm leaders are testing out new ways to keep people happy and engaged. Here’s what one legal technology company has learned about balancing ...

Olivia Mockel von dem Bussche - August 24, 2022
giving good feedback

How to Give Good Feedback Without Feeling Like a Bosshole

Feedback is the fastest, least expensive way to change behavior quickly in the workplace. Here's how to do it.

Dina Eisenberg - June 18, 2022
lawyer networking

Lawyer Networking: Are You a Spoke or a Hub?

Sally Schmidt | Lawyer networking is like a bicycle wheel.

Sally J. Schmidt - June 15, 2022
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