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Pick a Mood, any Mood – Just Pick a Good One
There aren’t many benefits to being in a bad mood, even if that’s your reliable, long-standing default mode. Being in a bad mood can make you less effective, less open to creative solutions, and due...
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Constructive Criticism? Focus on the Constructive part!
You have to admit it—nobody is perfect. Getting a compliment can make you feel good and motivated to do more, but criticism, if given and received properly, can help you do your job and serve your...
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Note to Self: Learn, Unlearn & Repeat
To be successful, one must constantly learn and be open to learning. Not only do case law, statutes and regulations change all the time, technology has drastically changed how law is practiced and...
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Body Language Can Speak Volumes About You
Persuasive speakers and influencers know that communication is not only about what you say, but how your nonverbal, body language expresses your intentions and emotions. Someone’s words may say one...
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Earth to Client, this is Reality Calling
At times, attorneys need to deliver bad news. Maybe things didn’t go according to plan or maybe the client’s case isn’t worth nearly what he thinks it is. Discovery went sideways, the other party’s...
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Earth to Client, this is Reality Calling
At times, attorneys need to deliver bad news. Maybe things didn’t go according to plan or maybe the client’s case isn’t worth nearly what he thinks it is. Discovery went sideways, the other party’s...
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Improve the Chances Your Mediation Will Be a Success
The vast majority of legal disputes aren’t ended as a result of a trial. At some point the parties reach a mutually agreeable compromise and the dispute is resolved. Mediation is one way to help...
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Be a Better Attorney By Being a Better Communicator
As an attorney, you’re not paid just to think deep legal thoughts. You have to communicate with colleagues, your clients, opposing counsel and other parties. You might do a better job of it if you...
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How to Better Handle a Stressful Situation
What fun would it be for an attorney to have a job with less stress? Give it a try and see for yourself. Attorneys are famous for their stressful jobs, but there are steps you can take to turn it down...
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When You Need to Bear Bad News
If not for someone’s bad news there would be no legal profession and sometimes you’re the one who needs to deliver it. There are better and worse ways to do it. The Muse’s article on delivering bad...
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Building Successful Networking Relationships
Making a positive first impression is important but it won’t seal the deal. Many sales and deals are lost due to a lack of building relationships through good old-fashioned follow up and relationship...
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You can’t take back what’s been said – the Wisdom of the Ancients and Mom
A recent article in Lifehacker quotes the Ancients to remind us about a timeless topic: “Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue.” Chances are you heard this wise advice from your Mom when...
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Pick a Mood, any Mood – Just Pick a Good One
There aren’t many benefits to being in a bad mood, even if that’s your reliable, long-standing default mode. Being in a bad mood can make you less effective, less open to creative solutions, and due...
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Constructive Criticism? Focus on the Constructive part!
You have to admit it—nobody is perfect. Getting a compliment can make you feel good and motivated to do more, but criticism, if given and received properly, can help you do your job and serve your...
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Body Language Can Speak Volumes About You
Persuasive speakers and influencers know that communication is not only about what you say, but how your nonverbal, body language expresses your intentions and emotions. Someone’s words may say one...
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