Networking remains one of the most powerful tools for building professional relationships, but it’s often misunderstood. Many lawyers feel the need to lead with their expertise, thinking that showcasing their knowledge will...more
The shift to virtual and hybrid networking has brought both opportunities and challenges for business lawyers. While virtual connections can broaden your reach, they also come with unique difficulties, such as screen fatigue...more
9/3/2024
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The landscape of networking has shifted dramatically due to recent global events, but business lawyers have unique opportunities to leverage these changes to their advantage....more
8/28/2024
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On average, a person engages in 145-200 interactions daily, both in-person and online. However, only 10-20% of these interactions are truly memorable. Among all these interactions, approximately 5-10% are negative, while...more
8/16/2024
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It’s safe to say that most of us didn’t pursue a career in law because of our love for data, right? If we were passionate about data, we’d probably be in a different field altogether....more
Recently, I noticed an EXPLOSION of interest in my post from last year on the state of the legal industry, where we talked about relaxing because the industry was familiar with contractions. This is still true, but the word...more
In today’s hyper-connected world, our devices keep us tethered to work even during off-hours. While taking breaks is crucial for well-being, being responsive remains a cornerstone of client and business relationships. Yet,...more
3/5/2024
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As the legal landscape evolves, mastering soft skills alongside legal expertise is crucial for success. While the industry continues to change, certain foundational skills remain essential for lawyers at every career stage....more
3/1/2024
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Pavla Kopeckova Prikrylova is a partner with PETERKA & Partners, a Central and Eastern European Law Firm, as well as the chair of the International Lawyers Network. In this episode, Lindsay and Pavla discuss the changing...more
Sven Burchartz is a partner with Kalus Kenny Intelex, a progressive, commercially oriented firm, specializing in property, corporate and commercial, and dispute resolution in Australia and a member of the International...more
If you’ve been hanging around Zen for a while, you may have heard me mention one of my favorite business concepts, the Stockdale Paradox. It’s something that I’ve been thinking a lot about over the last several weeks (I’ll...more
As we edge towards the end of the third quarter of 2020 and a great deal of uncertainty still remains, the one conversation I’m having over and over again with lawyers is around how to keep current clients happy and bring in...more
Our second quarter of the year begins tomorrow, and for many of us, we’re facing a new normal that didn’t seem possible three months ago. One of my lawyers emailed me last night and said “what a year this past week has been.”...more
None of us are perfect networkers/relationship builders.
Yes, it seems to come more easily to some than to others, but it’s not an exact science. For the most part, it’s an ever-adapting process that we’re constantly...more
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a podcast with Deirdre Breakenridge for her Women Worldwide series, discussing how to build unbreakable bonds. One of the questions she asked me to think about in advance of...more
Remember the good old days when we just did a bunch of things and didn’t have specialized terms for them? Yep, these aren’t them.
“Social media marketing” came about when social media platforms were introduced and we...more
Lindsay Griffiths with three tips she saw in action during a recent CLOC meeting that law firm leaders can implement today as they seek to ride the wave of change....more
What will take in this tumultuous marketplace for law firms not only to go from good to great, but simply survive the changes before us?...more
What makes you a restaurant, instead of a steakhouse?...more