Relationships

Despite most people’s desire to avoid them, conflicts are normal. In fact, most conflicts are not even a bad thing and can lead to positive change. Here are four steps for handling conflicts in a positive way.

Carson Tate | To build strong, authentic relationships in this new world of work, use the Platinum Rule, identify your colleagues’ workstyles, and tailor your communication to co-workers’ preferences.

For a recent "Reinventing Professionals" podcast, Ari Kaplan spoke with Rich Robinson, Director of Legal Operations and Litigation Support for Toyota Legal One. Here are the highlights.

Eric Farber, attorney and author of the bestseller "Culture For All," says law firms must get rid of the caste system that makes staff feel replaceable.

Friday 5 | Social distancing shouldn't stop you from building and maintaining your network. Here are Camille Stell's tips for networking through readily available tools.

Roy Ginsburg | There is much more to this COVID-19 situation than remote work. If you practice in the solo and small firm world, here’s my take on a few other important things to consider in the pandemic age.

Lessons for Women Lawyers | Despite initial heartaches and rejections, my perseverance and determination reaped tremendous rewards.

Thinking through the next steps can lead to more business for your firm. Tea Hoffmann has four tips.

Making a difference in the world starts with making an impact on the people you work with, and the people you lead. Leadership is not a position or a title — it’s a state of mind.

This is something old-school lawyers say a lot: "Your best sources of referrals are your existing clients." And, for word-of-mouth, referral-based law firms, it’s probably true that referrals from other lawyers or from existing clients are 1-2. ...