Topic
Communication
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Nancy Rapoport's Blog
Here’s what I think we’re missing in terms of teaching law students how to communicate well.
I’ve written before about how we might train law students to defuse tense situations in order to improve our ability to hear each other. Last night, as I was listening…
Fretzin Blog
Regina Leslie: Elevating your Presentations
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Regina Leslie discuss: Developing confidence in the business world. Getting out of our own heads, slowing down, and listening. Maximizing the impact of virtual…
In-House Consigliere
Communicating with Impact to Senior Leaders
A few years ago I attended a terrific Chicago Crain's Business annual breakfast panel of local General Counsels in the Chicago area. The panel moderator posed a question asking the…
Legal Loudspeaker Blog
Open the Door to Success
By Mark Topia
“Communication is key” may read as cliché, but that doesn’t make it any less true. Whether you’re aiming to grow a business relationship or strengthen an internal team’s ability to…
Construction Payment Blog
Free RFI Templates for Construction in Excel, Word & PDF
By Tom Scalisi
When questions or issues arise on a construction project, everyone needs to get on the same page. An RFI, or Request for Information, is an essential tool for effective communication.…
Rick Horowitz Criminal Defense Blog
Shaka, When the Walls Fell
I’ve been a Star Trek fan since I was a kid, and one of my all-time favorite episodes is “Darmok.” from Star Trek: Next Generation, where we learn about allegorical…
Hanzo Blog
Ten Tips to Help Organizations Adopt Slack for Greater Productivity
By Brad Harris
Slack is revolutionizing how companies communicate internally, smoothing collaboration, speeding response times, and enhancing the organization and clarity of team conversations. But, as with any tool, it only works if…
Law Practice Tips
3 Tips for Learning to Communicate in a Masked World (September 8, 2020)
By Jim Calloway
As we all understand, much of face-to-face oral communication is driven by non-verbal cues. How many times have you expressed something to someone and knew that they disagreed before the…
Business of Law
Common Sense Legal Blogging – Chapter 6 – Blogging is a Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzzaKxjddaI Blogging is a Conversation Good morning from Seattle. Good afternoon to the rest of the country. We're on day six of Common Sense Legal Blogging, which is 45…
Modern contract management blog
Remote Collaboration: 3 Ways General Counsel Can Improve their Communication Skills
By Olga Mack
COVID-19 has created new work realities for legal professionals who require enhanced remote communication skills, much like those I developed during my first months as a new legal leader at a…