The 80/20 Principle

When you commit your goals to writing you'll automatically clarify them and drastically increase your odds of achieving them. Defining your goals by using S.M.A.R.T. attributes is also very beneficial...

4 Des 201813min

Training your mind is one way to boost your chances of success in any endeavor, including running your law practice. Meditation is a learnable skill that can help you improve focus and clarity, as wel...

27 Nov 201819min

Starting a new firm is exciting and daunting. Many lawyers get overwhelmed by the decisions and deadlines they face. But you don't have to worry if you work from a well-thought-out checklist used by o...

20 Nov 201812min

Social media is helpful when you use it to complement your strategic referral marketing efforts. Mostly, it's a way to remind potential referral sources that you are a good lawyer, and remind them wha...

13 Nov 201811min

The public's perception is that most lawyers care more about making money than helping their clients. Instead of trying to argue against this, realize that: perception = truth. For prospective clients...

6 Nov 20188min

Most lawyers are burned out juggling both the intense demands of a practicing law AND the administrative details in managing their business. Mostly, they want help streamlining their operations and ge...

30 Okt 201819min

Artificial intelligence and the rise of robot lawyers are interesting topics to talk about. But they're not helpful if you are looking for ways to improve your practice. Trying to "innovate" for the s...

23 Okt 201813min

The key to improving your law practice is to proceed deliberately. The tendency to rush is strong but must be suppressed. Technology initiatives are particularly challenging because of the complexity ...

16 Okt 201810min