How fear of the phone hurts lawyers, clients, and cases
“Telephobia” is the anxiety of making or receiving telephone calls. It shows up in the practice of law more than attorneys like to admit. Read more @ thetechsavvylawyer.page
The core skill of lawyering remains dealing with human beings
Empathy, collaboration, judgment, discretion – skills all related to relationship-building – remain core attributes of the successful attorney. Read more @ slaw.ca
Managing legal practice stress by ‘matter mix’
Not all attorneys’ on-the-job stress is created equal. Identifying what the chief stressors are is the first step to alleviating them. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Young lawyers need better AI verification abilities, study shows
The survey also found concern over the legal reasoning and argumentation skills of newer lawyers. Read more @ artificiallawyer.com
Walking in your clients’ shoes
Learning to empathize with clients – as challenging as that sometimes is – can mean the difference between a successful and an unsuccessful practice. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
How to challenge effectively (even when you have less power)
Learning to tactfully challenge a colleague’s decisions or reasoning is a skill. Here are some ways to start the dialogue. Read more @ suzimcalpine.com
3 smart business development tips for 2026
For most lawyers, existing clients and old contacts may be better for developing business than beating the bushes for new customers. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Strategies for personal and professional improvement
Moving forward with personal growth goals requires setting boundaries to prevent derailment from success. Read more @ abovethelaw.com
Managing the stress of being a firm’s ‘responsible one’
Five ways to manage chronic responsibility and burnout, without guilt. Read more @ attorneyatwork.com
Practical lessons on becoming a rainmaker
Rainmaking is a skill that can be learned, practiced, and refined over time. But it requires discipline, intention, and persistence. Read more @ financialpoise.com
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