Jun 19, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management
Conflicting Attitudes I love hearing professionals talk about the individuals who were so vital to their development. They speak of them as mentors, coaches and supervisors who took the time to teach and direct their growth. They all report that they benefited...
Jun 12, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Performance
Review Time Annual or semi-annual reviews in firms are being conducted across the nation. Many of my client firms have made these reviews a regular part of their feedback system. Unfortunately, sometimes these meetings are conducted by managers and partners who fail...
Jun 5, 2022 | Business, Performance, Personal Management
A New Competency I came across a term recently that describes the plight of so many professionals attempting to figure out how to work and live in the same space. It’s called being “hybrid competent.” As I thought about it, my mind went to all the struggles and...
May 30, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Performance, Personal Management
Find What You Love Confucius (and others) is quoted as saying, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” What is it about that statement that has endured and fascinated humans through the millennia? It stokes a hope and...
May 22, 2022 | Business, Client Experience, Leadership, Personal Management
The Hot Topic It seems that whenever I talk with managers and some partners about difficult situations that they encounter, fee discussions with clients rise to the top. There seems to be a real apprehension among providers to discuss their fees. It takes confidence...