"If the very old will remember, the very young will listen."Chief Dan George, Tsleil-Waututh Nation Professional Respect Is the Currency of Success The Greeks, Romans, and many Native American traditions understood something modern law firms often forget: experience remains valuable after production begins to pass. Compensation is the...
“Social media is not just an activity but an investment of valuable time and resources. Surround yourself with people who do not just support you and stay with you but inform your thinking about ways to WOW your online presence.”Sean Gardner A minute of thoughtful online...
While building a multi-million-dollar business, I’ve realized that certain business development tactics are universal—whether you are building a law practice or selling widgets. Over the years, I have deeply researched some of these strategies to better understand them, while accepting others at face value. I’ve...
“Strategic entrepreneurs and leaders find the greatest insights hiding behind SWOT.”Richie Norton, author of Anti-Time Management As a young associate, I often wondered how senior partners built such impressive practices. I eventually concluded there were only four ways to get there:Inherit a book of business from...
“It’s hard to break through the clutter of fighters trying to get attention.”Larry MerchantIt’s a clusterf*^k out there. Breaking through the clutter that inundates our lives is a considerable challenge. We all receive hundreds of emails daily; spend hours responding; become glued to our phones...
I interviewed Robert (Bob) Darwell, a big name in entertainment law who has top studio executives around the world on speed dial, and was impressed by his focus on service. Service is at the core of how he built his practice, how he manages his...
“Taking initiative pays off. It is hard to visualize someone as a leader if she is always waiting to be told what to do.” – Sheryl Sandberg This should be easy but it is something far too many practitioners fail to do. Ask for business from...
“The mark of a good conversationalist is not that you can talk a lot. The mark is that you can get others to talk a lot. Thus, good schmoozers are good listeners, not good talkers.”Guy KawasakiI really hated networking. You know what I’m talking about....
“You are you, and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets.”Henry KissingerNever Apologize for Your Billing Rate. Establishing your billing rate is not rocket science. It’s a mathematical formula that takes into account a variety of factors. It’s the number...
“It’s not the people you fire who make your life miserable. It’s the people you don’t.”Dick GroteSome relatively random observations might give readers a few nuggets they can use. Fire Clients Before They Fire You. All lawyers have clients who can be very demanding. Maybe...
