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Goal Setting
182 published works
Cordell Parvin Blog
Definiteness of Purpose: I learned this from Napoleon Hill
As you may remember when I was bored visiting my grandparents, I found Napoleon Hill's book Think and Grow Rich on my grandfather's bookshelf, dusted it off and read it.…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Client Development: 12 Questions to Start 2015
I hope that each of you has approached 2015 with enthusiasm and energy. For many lawyers this will be a transition year. Here are 12 questions that will help you…
Boundary Dispute Law Blog
Surveyors, Are You Ready to Hit Your Mark in 2015?
By Bob Zierman
December is a busy month at home, but slow at the office. I suspect surveyors may find that they don't have quite as much new work during the holiday season…
Legal Marketing Blog
Legal Business Development: What Is Your Big Goal?
By Paula Black
What do you want? Yes, that's a pretty big question for lawyers since most would start by explaining… "That depends…" I think Forbes contributor, Bruce Kasanoff who ghostwrites articles for entrepreneurs,…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Why Set Goals and Create an Action Plan to Achieve Them?
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Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Don’t Confuse Goals with Rewards
Several years ago, Cozen O'Connor lawyer Dave Walton sent me an email that explained many things I teach. I met with Dave on a recent trip to Philadelphia and wanted…
Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog
How to Create Unethical Claims Practices? Set Wrong Goals and Fail to Monitor Performance Goals for Unethical Conduct
By Chip Merlin
This answers the question posed by yesterday's post, Fifty Percent Chance Insurer Will Fight its Policyholder – Why?1 How many insurance companies have goals to "fully" or "as quickly as…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Success: Steps to Get to Your Personal Best
How many of you have a written plan with goals for 2014? In 2007, I was asked to speak at a law firm retreat. I was in one of the…
Cordell Parvin Blog
More Practical Ideas on How to Prepare An Effective 2014 Plan
Have you started? Have you started planning for 2014? On Friday, I shared with you a 5-step exercise I use with young lawyers I coach: Success: Try this 80 Minute 5-Step…
Cordell Parvin Blog
Why You Should Create a 2014 Plan
I originally posted this blog in December of 2009. I have updated it with current dates. Have you begun preparing your 2014 business plan? If not, you are not alone.…