You know there comes a time when it is time to hang it up and I have reached that time now. At 74, I’ve aged out of coaching lawyers. I spend my time writing fiction while realizing I will never
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Want to Change: You’ve got to have a big enough “why”
I want to lose weight. I’ve done it before, but I wanted help this time. So, I’ve signed up for Noom. It is a psychology based approach.
I started listening to the audio and thought I was listening to
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Super Lawyers: They See Things Others Miss
A few weeks ago I received a call from a really outstanding lawyer I coached eleven years ago in 2010 and the call reminded me about what made him outstanding.
When I was working with his group, I was caught
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Why Some of Your Very Best Lawyers Leave Your Firm
Most lawyers I know in private practice have had an outstanding partner or the most promising associate leave their firm. Most have wondered why. I think I may have an answer: The lack of good communication.
I’ve enjoyed watching several
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25 Lawyer Marketing/Client Development Practical Tips For Success in 2021
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7 Words That Set You Apart
When some of you my age read the title to this blog post, you thought it was going to be about George Carlin’s 1972 monologue Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television.
No, it’s not George Carlin. It’s a
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10 Great Ways to Let Your Clients Know You Appreciate Them
You likely know the Maya Angelou quote. I’ve used it in other blog posts:
Your clients want to feel appreciated. Here are some initial thoughts on how you can do it:
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Lawyers: Spend a Day with Your Clients with No Charge
When it is considered safe to visit, I recommend you spend a day with your clients with no charge. This is especially important if COVID has kept you from seeing clients in person.
I did that frequently as a lawyer
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Law Firms: Questions to Ask Lawyers You Are Considering for Client Development Coaching
A law firm leader once asked me if I would suggest questions to ask junior lawyers to determine if they would be the best suited for client development coaching. At the time I didn’t have questions, but at his request
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Client Development Coaching: 12 Ways it Will Benefit Your Law Firm
I have written on this subject many times. But, I suspect after COVID-19 fewer law firms than ever have client development coaching programs for their young lawyers.
You will hear baby boomer lawyers say:
When I was a young lawyer,
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