Tools and insights on professional development, quality of life, and career
issues that impact every lawyer's success and satisfaction.
FOCUS ON
No Bullying Allowed!
Workplace bullying is on the rise throughout the American
workforce. Law firms are no exception. Incivility can ruin morale, lower productivity, devastate a company’s culture, and contribute to employee absenteeism, which costs American companies $74 billion annually.
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Hundreds of studies show that giving people—even seemingly nice and sensitive people—even a little power can turn them into big jerks. By Robert Sutton
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Having a jerk in a law firm carries a high physical, emotional, and financial cost for victims and eventually for the firm as a whole. By Julie Fleming-Brown
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How to correct and prevent bullying at work in four steps. By Gary Namie
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It’s dangerous to try to legislate good manners while undervaluing current legal sanctions. By Garry Mathiason and Olga Savage
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Behaving badly is not against the law; but rude behavior does not have to be tolerated. By Allison West
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Litigators are naturally combative: we are fighters, “hired guns,” “trained assassins.” And you’d like us to be nice? By Victoria Pynchon
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FIRM & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
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COACHING & MENTORING
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Energy, not time, is the fundamental currency of high performance. By Debby Stone and Laura Biering
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FIRM MANAGEMENT
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People want to change; they just don’t want to be changed. By William J. Schwarz
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LAW SCHOOLS
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For the first time in 130 years momentum is building toward changing legal education in significant ways. By Roy Stuckey
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PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
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Having piles of paper around you may be part of the reason you feel overwhelmed. It zaps your energy. By Judi Craig
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The best practice managers anticipate rather than shrink from change, which is inevitable, no matter what stage of our lives or careers we’re in. By Cathy Wright
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WOMEN IN LAW
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Learn about—and talk about—all forms of incivility. By Ellen Ostrow
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THE WORLD OF ASSOCIATES
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Life’s too short and work is too hard to suffer difficult clients, colleagues, and partners. By Russell Ford
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Today, it can take 12 to 15 different contacts to convert a targeted prospect to a client. So, what are you waiting for? By Dawn Wagenaar
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MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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Superior intellect or outstanding professional reputation are never reasons to accept or forgive bad manners or questionable social behavior. By Alf Nucifora
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Without consistent marketing, desperation drives client flow. By Gary Holstein
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COMMUNICATIONS
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And watch your client’s attention span soar. By Mark E. Johnson
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MARKETING
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Make cause-related marketing a cornerstone of your company’s marketing plan. By Steven Van Yoder
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INTERNATIONAL PRACTICE
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Communication techniques that work in Shanghai don’t necessarily work in Sydney or Salzburg. By Janet H. Moore
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ON WRITING
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How can we tell if we’re writing a good legal analysis? And if we’re not, how can we do better? By Linda H. Edwards
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FEATURED QUOTE
There have always been, and inevitably will be, a certain number of bullies, braggarts, brutes and bigots who manage to insinuate themselves into any assemblage of humans, the legal profession not excluded. In the past, these misfits have been dealt with by peer pressure and sanctions; however, as the rude, degrading behaviors creep ever closer to becoming a norm, there is cause to ring the warning bell.
—. Bruce Campbell, Counsel
Columbus, Ohio, Bar Association
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LOCAL CONTRIBUTORS
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WHAT MAKES LAWYERS SUCCESSFUL?
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Success is a journey toward the goal of achieving perfection. And since none of us is perfect, the journey should take an entire lifetime. |
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
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NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER
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“My long term vision of how I want life to be is based much more on the kind of person I want to be...” By Monica R. Parker
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“A reputation takes years to build, and seconds to lose.” By Paul J. Consbruck
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CREATIVITY
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We have to poke fun at ourselves and pursue our interests. By Lawrence Savell
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THE FAMILY
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A more important verb in our lives than “negotiate,” “take a deposition,” “object” or even “make” partner. By Joe Shaub
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FINANCIAL MATTERS
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How to navigate the forest of cyber insurance. By Larry McSpadden
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THE GRAYING OF LAWYERS
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Face painful questions now to ensure easier transitions later. By Richard M. Weber
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“Working with an expert on the intricacies of long term care insurance adds depth to the service we can provide our clients.” By Mickey Batsell
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HEALTH
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Strategic eating requires planning and understanding. By Jack Groppel
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RELATIONSHIPS
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Client relationships require the kind of finessing and personal touch that attention to tasks can’t buy. By Lac D. Su & Nick Tasler
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WORK/LIFE BALANCE
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Sue discovered pieces of herself that she had long neglected, like her creativity and imagination, sense of humor and love of adventure. By Dennis Coyne
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HUMOR
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Billy claimed that his right to hapiness was violated because it would make him happy to have his eyes closed on his driver's license photo. By Bob Rains
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RESEARCH, SURVEYS & RESOURCES
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TREND WATCH
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New NALP foundation research reveals factors that may influence associate advancement in law firms. By Paula Patton
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Spending will slow; legal work will move in-house; IP litigation is poised for top growth and… By Marcie L. Shunk
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SURVEYS & RESEARCH
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Now there’s a tool to help you detect your level of stress before it’s too late. Free test
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Obtain a snapshot of your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual energy with this free profile. Free test
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Studies show people can be consciously committed to egalitarianism, and deliberately work to behave without prejudice, yet still possess hidden negative prejudices or stereotypes.
Free test
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BOOK REVIEWS
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When balanced correctly, our ego can foster productivity by helping individuals attempt new ideas, achieve at higher rates, and overcome setbacks. The trick is to harness ego appropriately so that it becomes an asset rather than a liability.
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TCL WEBLOG DIRECTORY
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TCL'S WEBLOG DIRECTORY
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An alphabetical, annotated list of weblogs whose stated missions fall within the scope of TCL’s positioning: professionalism, and quality of life and career. Compiled by David Giacalone
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