Rently, Barry Horwitz did a great post on the importance of asking good questions. His basic premise is that if we want to do a good job (as consultants, lawyers, etc.) digging deeper and challenging assumptions is critical.
He also
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A Blessing In Disguise 🥸-Surviving a Layoff
There has been a steady stream of reporting recently about layoffs at big firms. While we are not yet in 2009 territory yet, clearly there is some good talent now looking for their next opportunity.
If you are one of…
Ted Lasso (🍎TV+) and Lessons in Leadership and Performance
My wife and I watched the final episode of Ted Lasso last night and it was a great one! While I’m sad 😢to say goodbye to the wonderful characters in the show, I think a three season run was just right…
Mastering the Art of Coopetition
As a rule, we lawyers are competitive 🤼♂️. We like to win our cases ⚖️. We like to get the best terms for our clients when we are negotiating their deals.
And we like to “win” 🥇the business when we…
Some Thoughts About Going Down Rabbit Holes
Sometimes there are good reasons to succumb to “distractions” 🌄and go off on tangents 🛣️. Life doesn’t always go according to plan. 🗓️ Occasional procrastination helps us recharge and priorities can change.
But more often, distractions and interruptions are a…
Change is Hard! Coaching Can Help.
Change is hard 🧱 . A few weeks ago, I was speaking with a client about the frustration 🤦🏻♂️ he was having with an administrator in his firm. It was quickly apparent that this administrator is not doing a good…
Active Listening-Do I Really Need to Say This?
If you really want to grow your practice, advance your career, or be a more effective leader, try honing your listening skills. Being an active listener is crucial if you want to build business relationships. And relationship building is key…
Steve Seckler on Be That Lawyer (Coaching Superstar Lawyers)
I was a recent returning guest on Steve Fretzin’s great podcast, Be That Lawyer. You can also listen in my Counsel to Counsel Podcast feed.
In this episode, Steve interviews me about why coaching can be a great tool to…
What’s Your Tagline?
I don’t collect artwork 🖼️. Aside from the expense 💰, I like things I can easily share with other people…like memes.
And since I joined ProVisors, I’ve been collecting (and sharing) taglines.
A good tagline is a great way…
Do You Really Need to Say That?
One of the occupational hazards ⚠️ we have as professionals is that we like to show how smart we are 🤯. Of course our clients are paying us for our wisdom. But sometimes we jump in too soon.
Giving advice…