Category: Business, Leadership

Social Interaction or Work Transaction?

Jun 30, 2022 | Business, Leadership

  We’re Only Human The need for human connection has been known for thousands of years. While everyone’s belonging needs vary, all of us require social interaction with others. Even the most reclusive individuals have a modicum of interaction need. Prior to the...

Ego And Control

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...

Get Your Charge Hours Up

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...

Confucius Was Right

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...

The Problem Solver’s Hack

May 15, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Solving The Wrong Problem One of the great competencies of professionals like you is the ability to solve problems. You are good at it and you want to help. It is so gratifying to find a solution that wasn’t readily evident at first. It reminds me of a survey I saw...