Get Your Sights Right

Feb 10, 2013 | Business

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...

When Your Best is Lacking

Jan 13, 2013 | Business

Your firm and your clients are looking to you for leadership and they are frustrated because you aren’t providing it. They see you as someone who can contribute more and you’re not.  Your experience, judgment and wisdom are not being applied to their problems and...

Did You Do It?

Aug 12, 2012 | Business

So last week you read about how to make your career more fulfilling, based on the latest research and following other professionals who experience professional fulfillment. They all share these two traits: 1) they have certain disciplines they follow and 2) they...

One More Responsibility

Jul 31, 2011 | Business

As a partner or manager, in addition to making sure your own career fulfillment is in place, you need to ensure that your staff is experiencing career satisfaction as well. Younger workers especially will not remain on the job if they don’t have a sense of inclusion...

Keep The Engines Running

Mar 13, 2011 | Business

In a recent coaching call, my client asked a question that impressed me. Even though he is in the midst of busy season, he was keenly aware of something that often goes unnoticed by partners. His inquiry was why his staff were meeting the challenges of long hours and...