Blogs Are Social Media. (Law) Bloggers Should Be More Social.
Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m a slacker. In 2013, I added only 10 posts to my blog. But I have lots of entertaining excuses (see below). Surprising to me, despite
Discovering Client Service
Why do law firms struggle with client satisfaction? Perhaps it is because often times the work a lawyer does has such terribly high stakes—results can make or break businesses, personal
The College of Law Practice Management Futures Conference
For Immediate Release The College of Law Practice Management Futures Conference Adopts a TED Talk Format Chicago, Illinois – August 19, 2013 – College of Law Practice Management conference organizers
Whatever the plan was before the recession, the rules have changed for law firms and wineries…huh?.
Law firms and wineries have little in common. Well, except that many attorneys I know take pleasure in a glass of fine wine from time to time. Some even keep
“Content is where the real money will be made” ~ Bill Gates (1996)
“Content is where I expect much of the real money will be made on the Internet, just as it was in broadcasting.” ~BILL GATES, January 3, 1996. In 2013, “content”
Understanding marketing, business development and client development | Circus Style…
What’s the difference between marketing, business development and client development? Unlike most consumer products, selling services such as law, accounting, real estate, insurance, and consulting involve higher involvement and a
Social Seating | A ticket to business opportunities
Looking for a more productive airline seat—not a quiet one where you can work, read, nap, or catch up on email, but one that puts you face-to-face with the CEO
Pep talk: throwing and catching in the major leagues…
It is not a coincidence that the best ball players are the ones with the best throwing and catching skills. Good defense revolves around a team’s ability to throw accurately
Upgrading Your LinkedIn Account
In 2007 when I joined LinkedIn, I was hopeful, even optimistic, that an online networking site could provide an alternative to the endless round of rubber chicken networking events. I
Layoffs Threaten Law Firm Partners
A headline in the Marketplace section of Monday’s Wall Street Journal (1/7/2013) gave some sobering news: “Layoffs Threaten Law Firm Partners. First it was staff, then associates, now partners? According