As you know, I posted a collection of my most read posts of the decade on Tuesday. Then I heard the debate whether we started a new decade yesterday or if we’ll start a new decade January 1, 2021. I guess it doesn’t make a lot of difference, but it is an interesting debate.
If
I recently read a very helpful blog post: 5 Reasons Why You Should Commit Your Goals to Writing, posted by a blogger you should read: Michael Hyatt. I urge you to read the 5 reasons.
The blog reminded me of a blog I posted four years ago and I wanted to share it with
I still know a number of you who are not setting goals. I am hopeful that if you read what scientists have written, it might give you an idea of why setting goals is important and how to do it.
Edwin A. Locke and Gary P. Latham, both professors, have summarized 35 years of empirical
I remember working with associates in my old law firm and helping them decide what they wanted to accomplish in their work and careers and helping them prepare a plan with written goals.
I had great intentions and enthusiasm, and so did the majority of associates. But, over time I discovered that my large law
I’ve coached well over 1000 lawyers since I left my law firm and started coaching in other firms in 2005. I believe most, if not all the lawyers I have coached would like to attract, retain and expand relationships with clients.
Why are some of the lawyers I’ve coached successful and others are not? Many
Suppose for the moment that we will be working together in 2017. Suppose we will have a one hour coaching session every other month. The first thing we would work on would be your 2017 Business Plan. To help you get started, here’s an exercise.
Exercise 1:
Title: Establish Your Goals
Duration: 30 Minutes
Instructions:
I’ve coached several lawyers this year whose focus in our coaching sessions is broader than just client development. They’ve been interested on the intersection of their career and their life as fathers and mothers.
I shared a blog about our daughter Jill that I posted four years ago and since many of you were not
Want a fairly concise idea on how to set goals you will actually achieve? Here goes.
When I teach or coach lawyers, I like to play the Curly video from City Slickers. It’s the One Thing video.
Figuring out your “one thing” is the beginning point of long range planning. But, that is not
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
I have written about it many times. Client development activities start with a Business Plan. I guess what surprises me is when I learn how few lawyers have one that is valuable.
Why should you prepare one?
Time is a lawyer’s most important asset and you must use your time wisely. Preparing a business plan