Blog Posts: Law Blog

Deliberate planning is important for several reasons and is important to think about at this time of year. It helps you to set goals and create a roadmap for achieving them. It also helps to anticipate potential challenges and come up with strategies for dealing with them. Deliberate planning can also help use your resources more efficiently, both in terms of time ...

Presence refers to the state of being aware and engaged in the present moment. It is the opposite of being distracted. Being present can be difficult, especially in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world where we are constantly bombarded with distractions. Practicing presence can be beneficial in several ways. It can help you to:Be more mindful and awa...

Ending the year well can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean achieving a personal goal or completing a major project. For others, it might mean spending time with loved ones or taking some time to rest and recharge. Regardless of what it means to you, there are some general tips that can help you end the year on a positive note:...

Beginning in 2014, I wrote about needing an annual check-up.  Many of you read those blog posts about an annual checkup for you and, if you have one, your business. This does not involve the doctor, but it does involve all the other professionals in your personal and business life. Based on the positive feedback I’ve received, this now an annual tradition. Some...

Preparation is everything. It makes things look easy and natural. In my world it is being prepared for a trial, closing of a transaction, oral argument, or the first meeting with a new client. People know when you are unprepared. When you’re prepared, they likely think you just know your stuff and don’t think about the time you put in to perform at that high le...

Many of us sit in place all day and work hard. This is bad for you both mentally and physically. When you’re focused on an important task or project, you are “on a roll” and stay in your chair, not even getting up to stretch or walk around. You know this is not good for you, but are you willing to try new steps to help yourself and lower your stress level? M...

Whether you are an owner, manager, employee, parent, child, or another role, the only thing you can control is yourself, which means your decisions and your actions. When you try to control more than that and if you are aware, you realize your overall lack of control.  Instead, you realize whatever you have put in motion is subject to the responses and reactions o...

I read somewhere when you are speaking with someone you should imagine them wearing a hat that says “Make me interesting.” The point is to ask questions that allows the other person to speak because the more someone speaks during a conversation, the better they think the conversation went. This is because people like talking generally, and talking about themsel...

 Don’t be too busy or self-important to miss an opportunity. Opportunities are everywhere, but you need to take notice and, at times, treat them like they can be life altering. We all have missed important opportunities. Of course, you can learn from this happening, but looking back with regret is not positive. On the other hand, if you are presenting me with a...

In my world organization can mean many things including time management, having an organized office, or being organized in the work I am doing for cases as well as being cognizant of all case deadlines. As in all worlds, disorganization leads to disaster. It not only can make you late on your commitments, it can adversely affect your business and personal life. For...