Nailing the Job or Running the Firm: Some Interviewing Nuts and Bolts
Whether interviewing for your first job or interviewing potential employees for your solo/small firm practice, there are some ‘golden rules’ to follow to achieve success.
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The Beauty of Compound Choices for Rezoomers
The same thing happens when we start rezooming. It seems for a very long time nothing is getting done to effectuate our reentry. We network; write articles, read articles, attend bar association meetings or local business meetings all in the hope of getting back in the game. What we fail to see is that we have, “Initiated the miracle process.” We have ignited the compound process whether we recognize it or not. Sustaining the insignificant choices over time will reap important rewards.
Are You Vacation (Rest) Impaired?
Ask yourself if you think you need and can take a vacation. Then ask yourself if you think your answer might be influenced by fatigue, overwork, overwhelm, high expectations, internal or external pressure, financial concerns, stress, or fear around coverage while you are away. All of these may be symptoms of “psychological hypoxia” affecting your ability to accurately evaluate your need for a deep rest. Basically I’m suggesting you might need to question your own judgment if you don’t think you need a vacation. Do I have any takers?
Why you need an “Accountability Partner”
The year is more than half way through. That’s 26+ weeks of your time spent on your solo practice. But what have you accomplished?
Be Proud You Are A Bootstrapping Solo
Sometimes, getting handed what you want without earning it will leave you feeling empty and with nothing to aspire to. It may sound great, but be careful what you wish for.
How Can You Ethically Share Legal Fees With a Lawyer Who Works Outside of Your Firm?
When you agree to a referral fee, are you doing so ethically, and is your agreement enforceable? Read on and find out.
Want to Charge Higher Fees? Offer Credit Card Payments.
When it comes to credit cards, it’s well established in the field of behavioral economics that people who use plastic are unconsciously willing to spend more than those who pay with cash, a phenomenon known as the “credit card premium.” But there are a few other important behaviors you need to know which will help you retain clients easier if you accept credit cards.
Paying In Cash? You’re Overpaying
I know. It’s a strange title. Having cash is always good. However, using cash to buy what you need isn’t always the best. Let me explain.
Serving the 21st Century Client Through Technology – Guest Lecture with Nicole Black
Nicole Black is the tech evangelist for MyCase. But long before she enjoyed her new position, she was a tech geek and advocate for tech in the legal space. The 21st legal consumer is different and their client service expectations are very different. If you don’t know how to reach them, they are going to move on to the lawyer who does. Today, Nicole and I discuss reaching the 21st century client through technology. Learn how to be the lawyer the 21st century legal consumer will come to again, and again.
Try Not To Be a Patsy, Seriously
A patsy is a person who is easily taken advantage of, especially by being cheated or blamed for something. So, for example, when I look at how successful social engineering as a cybercrime tool is these days, it certainly seems like there are a lot of patsies out there. Here are a few stories about attorneys who were patsies that help explain why I feel the way I do.
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