Take Your Life Back

Mar 17, 2013 | Business

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

Mar 3, 2013 | Business

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...

Make Your “Now” Count

Oct 7, 2012 | Business

Here’s a message you’ve read before. I write it again with a different twist. Maybe this time you will pay more attention to it. It’s about how you choose to spend your time. Whether you’re a partner or an aspiring partner, you make choices about what you do and don’t...

The One Thing

Jul 22, 2012 | Business

Here’s a riddle for you. What one thing can you do that, if done consistently, is guaranteed to dampen the spirit of your people? Here are a few hints. It doesn’t cost anything. It is natural to do so. You could easily fix it but you don’t. It will eventually repel...

Set Your Goals

Jan 25, 2010 | Business

Just a year ago, you were setting goals for 2009. Right? You were setting 2009 goals, weren’t you? (the answer should be yes). Good. So I’ll continue. As you compare your goals to the results you got, how did you do? What went well? What didn’t quite get there? Where...