The Client-Ready Standard

Nov 30, 2014 | Business

In a recent coaching call, a partner expressed concern about how he can be a bottleneck to get work out to clients. When he scans the number of files and projects collecting on his desk, he reported feeling overwhelmed and disheartened at all the early mornings and...

So Right Yet So Wrong

Nov 17, 2014 | Business

This past week I conducted another Partner-Pipeline track for a firm. In one of the courses, we discussed an experience they could all relate to: no matter how hard they tried, too often their clients were dissatisfied with what they delivered. So I posed this...

Don’t Forget to Remember

Nov 9, 2014 | Uncategorized

The reality is this: you’re a professional who gets paid well for doing what you love to do and who enjoys the professional stature that goes along with it. The opportunities before you are great and your future is bright. Sounds pretty good to me. So, when was...

You’re Overwhelmed and Frazzled

Oct 19, 2014 | Business

As a professional, you should anticipate hitting the wall a few times in your career. You know—the times you find yourself running from one thing to the next, overwhelmed and frazzled, just barely keeping your nose above water. Your life and work are hectic; a...

Drifting or Dedicated?

Jun 2, 2014 | Business

In one more month you will be half way through your year. Looking back on your goals, how are you doing? Are you on track? Do you need to step it up? (Of course I’m assuming you set them already.) You won’t be the person you aspire to be if you don’t put forth...