R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Otis Redding pinned the song in 1965 and Aretha Franklin made it famous in 1967. Every generation still sings about respect. Attorneys pay particular attention to this word especially when it comes to their compensation. Respect = Compensation = Respect Compensation systems play a significant role in influencing a law firm’s culture. The [...]
Gratitude feels good. Not only to give but also to receive. Studies have shown that people who feel appreciated are happier, more satisfied with their work, and more productive. In addition, grateful people are measurably happier and healthier than ungrateful ones. It makes sense that the more opportunities we take to express our gratitude, [...]
Transitioning from the legal practitioner to the business owner is no easy feat. Combine this with our reliance on technology for data collection and output (i.e., billing and collection, bill paying) and it is easy to overlook some key metrics that guide the health of your firm. 1. Accounts Receivable. Knowing the amounts clients [...]
Even in the best of years most new year’s resolutions fail. We start the year with grand visions and loads of motivation, flowing with the fresh energy that a new year brings. That energy typically wanes about mid-month and is completely discarded by February. However, this year I think we can all agree, is [...]
What if you could discover your state of you mind without over-thinking it? How, you may ask? Tune in to the quality of your breath. Is it short and shallow? Audible? Do you heavy sigh throughout the day? Is your breath ragged and tight? Or, slow and steady? I’m guessing you can surmise what [...]
Daniel Goleman introduced his six different leadership styles back in 2000. The introduction of coaching as a leadership style was revolutionary at the time, and now 20 years later, we know it is a differentiator in retention and engagement. Of course, retention + engagement = productivity, so many ears perk up when we discuss [...]
What would you do differently if you knew fifty percent of the difference between low and high performing teams is in the quality of conversations? That is the result of an MIT study on corporate teams, which accentuates the role leaders play in developing teams anew in a hybrid or remote workforce. Layer on [...]
How much of your time is now consumed with sorting out the logistics of returning people to your shared physical space? I suspect as much as was consumed with getting everyone working last spring. I know the logistics of spacing and timing of arrivals and departures are getting a lot of your attention. There [...]
Are you thinking about it? How, when, where, and who will return to the office? Maybe you are building a plan that directs people in various stages over several weeks and/or months. That plan is rooted in action, in movement of people. People need to see a purpose for the change, have a picture [...]
John Wooden was the famed coach of the UCLA men's basketball team. He built a championship program through his leadership approach. And, in honor of the American sporting tradition of March Madness, I bring forward this John Wooden quote: "Talent is God-given; be humble. Fame is man-given. Be thankful. Conceit is self-given; be careful." [...]
