Every year there are various lists of “Super Lawyers.” Here is the link to the TOP 50: 2014 WOMEN TEXAS SUPER LAWYERS – TOP LIST.
In my career I have been blessed to work with some really outstanding lawyers. So, I have ideas you can implement to keep getting better and take it to
After my WHAT IS THE SECRET TO A PRODUCTIVE AND SATISFYING LAW CAREER presentation yesterday at the University of Nebraska law school, a student asked:
What should I focus on to be a successful lawyer?
I thought it was a great question. I especially liked that she included “what should I focus on..”
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What does it take to succeed?
I have spent my life trying to understand why some people succeed and others don’t. You likely know lawyers who are incredibly smart, deal well with people and still do not live up to their potential. Why? And, why do lawyers who are not as smart exceed their potential?
On Fridays, I have shared poetry and music with you. I like this poem by Berton Braley. It is one of my favorite, inspirational poems.
Success– Berton Braley published in 1916
If you want a thing bad enough
To go out and fight for it,
Work day and night for it,
Give up your
Are you content with your law practice and your success attracting, retaining and expanding relationships with clients? I hope not. I can’t help you if you are content and you can’t create a more successful career by standing still.
Several years ago, in 2006,I was coaching a team of lawyers. After the second month, the
As you know, last week I focused on steps to become more a more successful lawyer. I want to begin this week continuing that theme.
You likely are overlooking one “key” ingredient to your success. Even if you read my posts on success last week, you still may be missing it.
What is it? Let
Have you had a profound disappointment in your career yet? I had more than one in my career and I can tell you from experience it was really hard to get back up and try again. My father once told me:
It’s not how well you start, it’s how well you finish.
At the time
If he was a lawyer, I would love to coach Peyton Manning. Did you watch any of the game on Monday night? I read this article on Tuesday: 5 things to know from Broncos win over Raiders. Number 1 on the list was:
As you know I regularly provide both individual and group coaching for groups of lawyers in law firms. I believe strongly that having a group of lawyers learning together creates a greater change an success.
A managing partner recently asked how the lawyers in the coaching program had done. It takes time for client development
Have you watched the USA Network TV show Suits? Among many things, the show gives you ideas about mentoring in a law firm.
When I saw the first episode, it reminded me of my first day in private practice in Roanoke, Virginia. Harvey Specter, the mentor in the show, looks, dresses (wearing three piece