Whether you have written them down or not, you have goals. It is just easier to keep track if you write them down.
Nearly every expert recommends writing down your goals – from once a year to several times during the year. I recommend it also.
But it takes more than pen, paper (or a
If you have been reading my recent posts, you know I am working out with a fitness trainer. I never look forward to going, but afterwards I feel invigorated. He kicks my behind for an hour twice a week and I’m getting back in better shape.
I should be able to work out without a
I will be in Denver this week working with lawyers in that office of a national law firm. I am very tempted to ask:
Did you work out this morning?
Maybe I should ask the same question the first Monday in March just to see if you are sticking to it.
Each year the statistics
Do you want to be more successful with client development? If so, find a way to hold yourself accountable.
Here are some suggestions. One lawyer I coach created a scoring system for his 90 days goals.For example, he gave himself 2 points for each meeting with a client outside the office and gives himself 20
We had a group telephone coaching session this week. I actually coached three of the six lawyers in the group in person a couple of years ago. They wanted to participate to have me help them be accountable.
Who is helping you?
When I was growing up, my father held me accountable. Without him, I
There is one thing I know that lawyers in law firms share in common. You could be in a big firm or small firm, a big city or a small city. You likely share in common that you hold yourself accountable for your billable time. If you don’t, someone in your firm does.
But, how
I know many lawyers who want to become successful at client development. I know far fewer who actually do what it takes to become successful. How can you increase your chances of doing client development activities?
Clarify what you want in your career
Have you created a plan for your non-billable time for the second half of 2012? If you haven’t, I want to share some ideas with you.
Each lawyer I coach is unique. Their practice, their opportunities, their challenges, their talents and their experiences are unique. So, it is challenging to come up with what makes
As many of my friends know, I am coaching Quebec and Montreal lawyers. As a result, I am trying to learn French. One of the Montreal lawyers I am coaching sends Nancy and me her French word of the day. Nancy and I are taking French I at Collin County Community College each Saturday morning.
I recently posted: Do You Need a Kick in the Rear? If you want to avoid needing a kick in the rear, here is a list of things you need to know about your own motivation, planning and accountability