By Stephen E. Seckler, Esq.
I write frequently about legal marketing (including many articles I’ve published in the GPSolo eReport, and hundreds of posts I’ve done on my blog and on LinkedIn). See e.g. 18 Marketing Mistakes Lawyers Must Avoid
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JOMO, FOMO, YOLO and Going Solo
On Saturday, I had JOMO, FOMO, YOLO, and then finally decided to go solo.
A note of explanation. Lately, I’ve been trying to do a better job of following my own advice. I tell my own clients to make time
When Silence 😶 Speaks Louder Than Words-The Importance of Active Listening
One of the occupational hazards of being a professional is that people are paying us for our knowledge and wisdom.
This is particularly true in the practice of law where the ability to argue or state a position is often
Probable Cause Is the Standard for Follow-Up in Networking, Job Hunting, and Leadership
As lawyers, we are trained to be thorough. Mastering detail is part of our job. Getting ready for trial or for a closing requires a lot of follow-up.
But when it comes to marketing, follow-up is much more challenging for
Weather Forecasting and Predicting Marketing Success
Snow day! ❄️☃️
That is the text message I received last week from my wife who works at the The Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center at Temple Israel, Boston. 🎒
By early evening, many of the school districts in
What “Should” You Do About Marketing?
Marketing as a lawyer doesn’t mean you have to follow a prescribed set of activities that everyone else is doing.
In fact, engaging in activities that you genuinely enjoy and feel passionate about can be significantly more effective than forcing
Abe Lincoln’s Wisdom on Leadership
On this President’s Day , I wanted to share some thoughts on leadership.
We can learn a lot from Abraham Lincoln’s leadership style which was characterized by his empathy, humility, and ability to listen to differing opinions. It allowed him to
Authenticity Breeds Success
While success 🥇 doesn’t require authenticity, it sure helps.
If you are fortunate enough to do what you love (something that reflects the authentic you), you will greatly increase your prospect for achieving your career goals 🎯.
If you are
Networking Tips for Introverts
Networking is an essential tool for growing your law practice.
But for many lawyers, networking is right up there with getting root canal or spending time in a Porta Potty.
Attending networking functions can feel uncomfortable. What if you don’t
Why Law Firms Should Spend Time Investing in Their Talent
The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership – Harvey S. Firestone
What gets measured gets done — Peter Drucker (and others)
About a year ago, David Rosenblatt and I published 15 Tips for Leadership Success