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Easy Ways to Make Your Assistant Happy

Lee Rosen | I have not always been good to the people who work for me. Here are a few things I learned from my misbehavior.

Lee Rosen - July 7, 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
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Three Strategies to Stop Unconsciously Undermining Relationships at Work

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.

Carson Tate - October 14, 2020
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How Dungeons & Dragons Can Make You a Better Lawyer

Dungeons & Dragons can be more than a tabletop role-playing game of hobbits, wizards and elves — it could also be some of the best soft skills training. I know, it’s insane. But stay with me, because I’m serious.

Bull Garlington - August 17, 2020
Law Firms: Ditch the Hierarchy and Embrace Culture for All

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.

Eric Farber - June 3, 2020
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How to Not Kill Your Spouse When You’re Both Working From Home

Bull Garlington | Working from home is frightening for those newly forced to it. And with everything closing down, it's going to get weirder. And maybe last for a long time. But you're in luck because I know all the tricks and … none of them ...

Bull Garlington - March 30, 2020
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When Conflict Is Not Constructive: Using De-escalation Skills at Work

If you find yourself on the receiving end of unconstructive conflict and feel shamed, blamed or manipulated, here are ways to de-escalate the situation.

Renee Branson - September 5, 2019
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Break Up Bottlenecks Between Your Firm’s Front and Back Office

Law firm workflow is easily stymied by breakdowns in processes and communications. The first step to solving bottlenecks is to identify the problems.

Kevin Harris - July 22, 2019
Productivity Tips for the Modern Workplace

In Part One of his series on productivity in the modern global workplace, Paul Burton shares six strategies for leveraging distributed work environments.

Paul H. Burton - September 5, 2018
A Lawyer Leader’s Secret Weapon: Emotions

Don’t fall prey to the notion that people get paid to perform. The reality is that people get paid to show up and do work. How well they perform is largely related to how they feel. It’s true: Emotions play a huge role in performance. Productive ...

Paul H. Burton - August 5, 2016
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