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The “It” That Matters
One of the difficult transitions professionals must make when they become partner is how to think and act like partners. Some seasoned partners express concern that new partners just don’t have it…whatever the “it” is. When I ask for a further explanation of what they...
Tale of Two Ends
Over the years, I’ve written about the importance of being your best because your best self is the one that is extraordinary, effective and high-contributing. This past week I witnessed both ends of the spectrum in different firms. One partner was scattered, frantic...
Flying In The Fog II
Last week I wrote about how leaders must make decisions when they don’t have all the information they need. I called it flying in the fog, which describes that anxious feeling you get of having to decide something before you’re ready. It’s risky and you don’t want to...
Flying In The Fog
Sometimes you have to make choices without all the information. Not preferable, but that’s what leadership is all about: making decisions without the clarity you would like to have. If you don’t act, you’ll procrastinate, delay decisions and miss opportunities due to...
Defrag Yourself
Just as your computer needs to be recalibrated when it gets slow and inefficient, so do you when you get slow and inefficient. Your computer needs to be defragged and so do you when you’ve got lots to do and your work files are everywhere. You feel pressured and...
Don’t Perform. Contribute.
I assume you have already mapped out your week or will do so immediately after reading this post. Having done it, how do you view the work that is before you? It matters, you know. If you view your work as merely performing your many responsibilities, you will be...
Take Your Life Back
Recently I’ve heard about and noticed an increase in the number of managers and partners who are losing their sense of professional fulfillment. They are tired, overwhelmed and generally aren’t happy. What’s going on? If you’re like them, a large part is because...
Boil To Average
You’ve heard the adage of how to boil a frog. By increasing the water temperature over time, the frog loses its ability to accurately ascertain the true temperature and finds itself in real hot water. (Sorry, couldn’t resist). Your career is no different. You’ve...
The Intangible That Matters
I write and speak a lot about you being your best more often and more consistently. When you’re at your best, your contributions are greater and your sense of fulfillment increases. In addition, when you’re at your best, you bring out the best in others. It’s the...
Get Your Sights Right
It’s no fun losing a client to a competitor. It creates stress for you and you question your professional competence, even if you try to blame it on someone or something else. That’s why in last week’s message (here), I asked you to do something different to improve...
