The internet is a wondrous thing. It has shrunk the playing field, connected people all across the globe, and given us videos of animals doing the cutest things. Its incredible advancements have not come without a cost, especially when it comes to marketing your legal…
I have spoken with many firms who have spent thousands of dollars on a strategic (business) plan only to have it now sitting on a shelf somewhere in their offices. A recent survey by the Managing Partner’s Forum (www.managingpartnersforum.org) found that 43% of firms…
Since kindergarten most of us have learned the same way. We sit in a classroom, listen to a teacher and then do our homework after school. When we get back to school, we are supposed to know how to apply our homework and use it as a building block for the next…
It’s Wednesday afternoon. The week is past the halfway point. What have you gotten done and what is left to do? As you think about what tasks still need to be done, you may get that little knot in the pit of your stomach. After all, you now have only two more days…
The first few days of a new year is when many of us dedicate ourselves to becoming better, doing more, and attaining greater heights than in the previous year. We set new goals, both personal and professional, and have every intention of making them a reality. Then…
I am guilty. I have gone into law firms and done the 90-minute motivational business development training. I have gotten everyone in the room fired up to take action. Everyone left the room with that warm and fuzzy feeling that we all love. What happened next? The…
Our company is in the business of helping law firms implement their Strategic Plan. Strategy should constantly evolve, and implementation should be an ongoing process. But when progress is gradual, many law firms lose focus, and their plans fizzle. Don’t do that! Your…
My mirror is broken. I just took a glance in the mirror this morning and oddly, the young, athletic, attractive woman that I know to be me has been altered. What the heck? I feel like Snow White’s step-mother! Betrayed by the truth! Evidently, I am not alone in my…
I admit it. I follow NASCAR. Add your redneck jokes to the comments below. Now that my confession is over, I want to share with you some wisdom shared by the driver of the 88 car (for those who don’t follow NASCAR, that is Dale Earnhardt, Jr.) and his crew chief…
Here is a list of ideas to help you focus and make the most of the rest of your week: Determine your essential tasks for the rest of the week. Think about essential tasks as things that if left undone will get you fired, cost you a key client, cause you to lose…
