Have a problem with procrastination? Put off things that you don’t want to do? You are in very good company. Most human beings procrastinate, and not only do we all procrastinate, but we beat ourselves up about it too. I...
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How strong is your ethical compass?
The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionable integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in the office. -Dwight D Eisenhower As part of our...
Too much to do, and then panic when there’s not enough
George feels like he is perpetually under the gun and scrambling to meet deadlines and client demands. Then suddenly he starts to see the end in sight, he is almost caught up, and it looks like there may be nothing much to do in...
How to excel at your new gig: 4 tips for associates
There used to be a time when I would have to explain the work that I did as a coach to lawyers. This was the educational phase of my business. These days, lawyers immediately understand the value I offer as their career...
Thriving practice habit one – reflect on your big picture
What does it take to thrive? One of the core habits is pausing to consider the big picture. Your big picture. Questions to consider are: What is the career I am building? What am I aiming for? What’s going well and what isn’t...
Striking a balance
PR Newswire reports the average working American doesn’t take 3 of their 15 paid vacation days in a year. That’s 20% of paid time off that is not utilized to restore, repair, and play. A deeper inquiry into this reveals that 10%...
Leadership Presence: Are you getting in your own way?
The struggle Do you feel like you are ignored and overlooked at work considering all the effort you put in? In a team meeting, even after you have said what you needed to get across, you feel you may as well have not been there...
Leading and living through change
Life happens. Things don’t always go according to plan. No wonder John Lennon, and some wise people before him have said, “Life is what happens to you when you are busy making other plans.” And yet when the unexpected happens, it...
Improve leadership & team performance like an athlete
When engaging in any exercise program, personal trainers are famous for saying “tighten your core”. When you take a strength building boot-camp or learn how to use the equipment at the gym, they will reinforce this action: “Be...
5 Mistakes you should avoid making in your first year of practice and why
I remember my first day of practice. I got up early and made myself a hearty breakfast. My suit had already been pressed from the night before. I walked to work with a big smile on my face, relishing the fact that I had...