In this month’s SuccessTips, we’re discussing:
In this month’s SuccessTips, we’re discussing:
In this month’s SuccessTips, we’re discussing:
…Read MorePractice Development Quick Reads for September 2016
In this month’s SuccessTips, we’re discussing:
In this month’s SuccessTips, we’re discussing:
As a species, we humans either move toward pleasure or away from pain. Reductionist as that might sound, it nonetheless explains a huge portion of our behavior. And it is quite helpful in understanding the scourge of procrastination. My time management coaching with lawyers confirms what the research shows: there …Read More
The very first moment you’re confronted with a challenging situation – that very first instant of recognition – presents a potent but rarely appreciated opportunity to orient yourself in a more effective way than you otherwise might. Whether it’s a relatively minor challenge such as another interruption from an important-but-prickly …Read More
One the most effective ways we keep from taking action that would otherwise be good for us is by succumbing to the trap of “when/then” thinking. It’s rooted in our emotions (often the emotion of fear), but we experience it in our heads through the internal dialog we have when confronted …Read More
Much has been written about “the lawyer personality” and “the lawyer mind” – about how they’re more analytical, more introverted than the general population. Here’s one quality of many attorneys that’s a real double-edged sword. “Locus of control” (LOC) refers to our basic belief about whether the outcomes of our …Read More
To perform at your best, whether you’re on trial, drafting an important document under pressure, or interacting with clients and staff, you need have as much energy as possible throughout the day — both mentally and physically. Think about it: your blood and brain need the right amount of oxygen …Read More
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