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Get Out and Network Now!

You grow or stay stagnant. My point is that you either are taking action to improve yourself and your business or you are not. This is like being all talk and taking no action or being fully engaged. Action matters and there...more

Management 101: Hold on Loosely

Management is about execution. More specifically, management is about executing the visions of your company’s leadership. Managers work in the present while leaders work in the future. Managers of people need to focus on how...more

Manage Stress for a Better and Healthier Life

We all have stress. I picture an empty room where challenges keep coming at me from straight in front of me, the top left corner, the middle right corner, or wherever. You get the idea. The point is that challenges keep...more

The Road to Success Means Constantly Assessing and Changing the Actions You’re Taking

Success comes from constantly assessing the results from actions you take and adjusting, depending on what is or is not working. If something you’re doing is not successful, you need to change it or try something new. The...more

Stay Curious

You may not think it, but it is good to be the dumbest person in the room. Knowing and acknowledging it to others lets you learn. This allows you an opportunity to learn what otherwise would be lost. The room may be full of...more

Life Isn’t Easy — Get Used To It

Recently I was speaking with a young attorney who was lamenting the workload and hours the partners at his firm expected of him and talking about his time at night and on the weekends being his time, not theirs. This struck...more

Sometimes Those Who Don’t Speak Have the Most To Say

Each of us is a part of a group in relation to our work. You are a part of the company where you work. And you are probably part of smaller formal groups comprised of you and co-workers, as well as part of other...more

Comparison Is the Thief of Joy

If you compare your life with others, especially those you believe to be more successful or happier than you are, you will be unhappy in your life. Teddy Roosevelt said “Comparison is the thief of joy” more than a century ago...more

Be On Time, Every Time!

Poor time management limits success more than people realize it does. The people you work for, whether bosses or clients, will notice if you show up late or miss a deadline. When you do, it reflects poorly on you and your...more

Communication Is Hard; Work to Improve How You Communicate Constructive Feedback

Many people sugarcoat what they say to save another’s feelings. I think this is because most people shy away from potentially confrontational conversations or don’t know how to effectively communicate something negative or...more

Inspiration Matters, So Don’t Lose Yours

Inspiration can hit you anytime. When it does, you know it instantly. Many times, the timing is inconvenient. When this happens, you have to take steps to not lose that inspiration. It happens to me frequently and at...more

Being Grateful

Many attorneys (and I assume others) have this somewhat canned response when someone asks them how it’s going. It’s generally some version of “It’s another day” or “Different day, same stuff.” The message being communicated...more

Real Life Is Hard

My dad died last week. As I wrote that statement, I’m still in disbelief that it happened. Where I’m sitting now is so different than where I was a week ago. My dad was in the hospital supposedly on the road to recovery and I...more

Multi-tasking is a Way to Do Many Things Halfway at the Same Time

What are you doing right now? Are you focusing on reading these words, or do you have an eye on your email, texts, social media, or maybe all of them? Or are you on the phone? We all think we can do this and do it well, but...more

Embrace Failure to Achieve Success

Failure is an important part of success. Hockey great Wayne Gretzky said, “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” How true. This statement recognizes that people are seriously afraid to fail. Similarly, people...more

Unraveling Conscious and Unconscious Bias Through Personal Connection

This morning, I was clearing out some old emails and found a link to a video from a number of years ago. The video is titled “Millennials Show Us What ‘Old’ Looks Like”. I was reminded about what I thought when I first saw...more

Work/Life Balance Is a Constant Yet Unachievable Goal

Some of you may be asking, what does he mean? Some of you may be saying, “work/life balance, I’ve got it!” Others are saying “Good luck on that!” I’m focusing on the importance of concentrating on this balance, whether you...more

Celebrate Good Times, Come On!

Celebrating anniversaries and milestones in business is more than just a tradition; it’s a strategic practice that fosters a sense of accomplishment, unity, and motivation within the company. They serve as significant markers...more

Do You Elevate the Performance of the People Around You or Only Your Own Results?

Elevating the performance of those around you versus solely focusing on your own results is a critical distinction in personal and professional development. When you prioritize lifting others, you contribute to a...more

Frequently Wrong, But Never in Doubt

“Frequently wrong, but never in doubt” captures the essence of confidence without competence. It characterizes individuals who assert their opinions and judgments with unwavering certainty, even when those assertions are...more

Do You Have A Radical Thinker On Your Team?

When you think about radical thinkers you often think of people who inhabit the fringes of society, where their unconventional ideas are free to flourish away from the constraints of mainstream thought. You may think of...more

Be Open to Inspiration When It Strikes

Inspiration does not come when it’s convenient. Inspiration does not care about the time of day, your schedule, or if you’re busy at the moment. When it comes it comes, you need to pay attention. If you don’t, it is to your...more

What Gives You Hope?

Hope is a powerful force that drives all of us in all facets of our lives. In the realm of business, hope often manifests as the belief in innovation and the potential for growth. Entrepreneurs embark on new ventures with the...more

Brevity in Communication Matters

Brevity in communications is a fundamental skill that enhances clarity and impact. It is expressing ideas concisely without sacrificing meaning or depth. By using precise language and avoiding unnecessary words, brevity...more

What Stands in the Way Becomes the Way

When you let a thought, an insecurity, or something you think you can’t do block your progress toward a goal, whether in your career or in your personal life, it is one manner of letting what stands in the way become the way....more

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