Sometimes it’s just not easy to get motivated to tackle a project or task on your to-do list. But maybe waiting for motivation before taking action is the wrong approach. I’m not always motivated to do what I need to do either – one example is not always being motivated to prepare and show up …
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Today I’d like to talk to you a little bit about gratitude. As Thanksgiving and the holiday season approach, I think it’s a good time to take some time to think about what we’re grateful for, whether that be our good health, our education that allowed us to be where we are today, our families, …
While I wouldn’t define myself as a neat freak, I have learned over the years that my environment has a significant effect on my mood, my productivity, and my overall effectiveness. Whether at home or at work, I don’t like to have a lot of clutter around, and I like things to be neat. Whether …
I was recently interviewed by Law Firm Suites for their “Ask the Expert” series. They asked me for some tips for avoiding lawyer meltdown, as well as other tips for solo practitioners, especially new solos. The interview was a good reminder of one of the lessons I’ve learned in my practice – to quote from …
We all need to unplug at times – but it’s easier said than done There are different schools of thought about whether being ‘connected’ all of the time is the best way to serve clients, and I’ve discussed this topic before when discussing use of the telephone, giving out cell phone numbers to clients, etc. But …
See this article as it appeared in the May 2006 Law Practice Today on line publication of the ABA Law Practice Management Section: “How to Get Motivated” http://www.abanet.org/lpm/lpt/articles/mgt05061.shtml Do you ever have those days when you come into the office and, as soon as you see the piles on (and maybe even around) your desk, …
Why Your ‘Don’t Do’ List May Be More Important Than Your ‘To Do’ List See this article as it appeared in the July 2006 Law Practice Today on line publication of the ABA Law Practice Management Section: “Too Much To Do Too Little Time?” http://www.abanet.org/lpm/lpt/articles/mgt07061.shtml By: Allison C. Shields Another day, another five million things …
See this article as it appeared in the February 2006 Law Trends on line publication of the ABA GP/Solo Section, “How to Take Control of Your Practice by Creating Vision and Mission Statements” http://www.abanet.org/genpractice/newsletter/lawtrends/0602 /business/visionstatements.html Many solos and lawyers responsible for managing their firms report feeling out of control or overwhelmed. Even successful lawyers will …
I have to credit my friend and business coach, Leslie Malin for the title of this article – it was the title to an article in her E-zine and it brought up so many great thoughts related to managing and marketing a law practice that I had to share it. I do a presentation on …
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