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Intake is one of the most critical aspects of any law firm. But far too often firms don’t give the intake process the special attention it deserves. When that happens, money goes flying out the door. Marketing spend is wasted ...

“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” — Bill Gates If you run a law firm, you likely rely on online reviews. There’s no question, though, that it can be very hard to get ...

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst you can do is nothing.” — Theodore Roosevelt There are few things harder for ...

“To listen well is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.” — John Marshall Open and honest communication with team members is crucial when running a law firm. Whether it be a group meeting or ...

“The leaders who get the most out of their people are the leaders who care most about their people.” — Simon Sinek The success of any law firm hinges on its people. No successful law firm was ever built on ...

“In most organizations, the bottleneck is at the top of the bottle.” — Peter Drucker If someone else can do something 70% as well as you can, delegate it. As lawyers, we tend to try to handle everything ourselves. It ...

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“It is not enough to be busy. … The question is: What are we busy about?”                — Henry David Thoreau As attorneys, our time is our stock in trade. Effective time management is ...

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We’ve all been there. We hire someone we really believe will be a great hire. Soon, though, it becomes clear it is not a good fit. I had to make the really tough decision of letting go of a team ...

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