Ego And Control

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...

Get Your Charge Hours Up

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...

Become Hybrid Competent

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...

Confucius Was Right

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...