by Elizabeth | Apr 12, 2017 | career management
Are you an apologizer? Do you keep saying “I’m sorry” for no reason? Quick, effective fixes from my experience coaching lawyers: (1) Realize that this behavior undermines your credibility and authority. (2) Count the number of times you say...
by Elizabeth | Dec 29, 2010 | business development, career management, practice & time management
Communicating includes listening. Communicating with your clients, partners, other colleagues, other lawyers, potential clients etc., includes listening to them. Since communicating is a relationship skill, when you improve your listening, you will improve your...
by Elizabeth | Nov 23, 2010 | business development, career management
This past week a first year associate, a senior associate, an experienced partner and my fifth grade niece demonstrated four basic skills of all good public speakers: 1. They calmed and focused themselves by taking a deep breath before they began. 2. They spoke...
by Elizabeth | Oct 31, 2010 | business development, career management
In the last several months I’ve seen numerous lawyers present awards at various events. Simply put, we can all improve. For some people, improvement starts with these basic do’s and don’ts. How to Present an Award: Do prepare by researching the award...
by Elizabeth | Oct 20, 2010 | business development
What is an elevator speech and why do you need one as a lawyer? Never mind why it’s called an elevator speech, just remember two things: It is a short, memorable description of what you do and for whom. It is a marketing tool. You need to have it ready for any...
