Practice is for professions: Athletes, musicians – and lawyers
An attorney's inner Socrates or Atticus Finch will not always magically emerge as they approach a dais. Practice and preparation work better. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Shedding bad people-pleasing habits can make leaders better
Leaders who are people-pleasers often avoid making tough decisions and don't get constructive feedback from colleagues, among other problems. Read more @ lollydaskal.com
Reading the room: Putting your emotional intelligence to work
From sealing high-stakes deals to connecting with clients and colleagues, social awareness is a lawyer's secret weapon. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Teaching successful leadership skills to new managers
Mentoring programs and training seminars are just two of the tools leaders can use to meet their duty to train the next generation of firm leaders. Read more @ lollydaskal.com
Managers can struggle with people-pleasing or people-controlling — or both
Setting boundaries in a legal environment is often daunting, but it is essential for the well-being of firm managers and the overall health of the workplace. Read more @ alanet.org
For lawyers looking to make it rain: Discipline eats motivation for breakfast
The motivation to achieve worthwhile goals comes and goes; it’s having the discipline to start and then keep up with something that wins the day. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
Best practices for announcing a law firm name change
Transitioning from the names of your firm’s founding partners to another name or an acronym involves careful planning and strategic execution. Read more @ socialmediabutterflyblog.com
Combatting ‘carewashing’ when it is used to whitewash a toxic office environment
Four suggestions for exerting positive, meaningful leadership at a firm instead of “carewashing” – the use of superficial gestures that make nothing better. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
Cultivating a remote team culture that works
Fostering efficiency and a sense of staff cohesion in a remote work environment presents a significant challenge for firm leaders. Read more @ lollydaskal.com
Does legal project management beat motivation?
Money, personal resolve, and praise are all fleeting motivators. Scrupulous planning and management are more apt to get legal projects completed successfully. Read more @ lawvision.com
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