Is Your Law Firm Experiencing Growing Pains? was published by SlawTips. Below is a short excerpt: The growing pains experienced at law firms don’t usually get self-diagnosed as such. Instead, they tend to be described in terms of the series of symptoms that happen to be manifesting, often at the same time. Some examples: -Without […]
Mindfulness in the courtroom? Check this out…
I just completed the online SoundsTrue Mindfulness and Meditation summit. I learned about something most unusual, which I just had to share with our readers who are lawyers. So, while I know that, in recent years, mindfulness has made it to the mainstream and that there is even an OBA program The Mindful Lawyer Series (good […]
Set your people up to succeed – Every last one of them
Set your people up to succeed – Every last one of them was published by CBA PracticeLink. Below is a short exert: Have you ever wondered how far the people at your law firm could go if they were set up to reach their highest potential? Is it even feasible to consider doing this for […]
Mindfulness: Ultra light to the max!
You’ve been hearing a lot about mindfulness over recent years. You know that it, supposedly, can help to reduce your stress and make you feel more content. You’re still not exactly sure how it works or what it really means. But your curiosity is peaked! For all the lawyers, accountants, consultants and other professionals out […]
Does Your Law Firm Need More Leadership?
Does Your Law Firm Need More Leadership, was published by SlawTips. Below is a short excerpt: While interest in the role and importance of leadership in law firms continues to grow and solidify, it may not yet be obvious to many when investing in such improvements should become priority. If you’re starting to wonder if […]
Planning a law firm retreat [presentation slides]
Planning a law firm retreat (presentation slides) from Sandra Bekhor This past January, I spoke about law firm retreats at the OBA (Ontario Bar Association) Managing Partner Roundtable Breakfast Series. Here are my slides and a brief outline of the seminar, as a resource to law firms that are planning their own retreats. This session […]
Anyone go into their retreat KICKING AND SCREAMING?
Here I am, planning away at my annual firm retreat… HAPPY AS A CLAM! So, how did that come to pass? Well it may have something to do with trading my suit for a hoodie (not gonna lie) and being in the countryside (also nice). But if that were it, there wouldn’t be much of […]
Are You Avoiding Succession Planning? (for lawyers)
Are You Avoiding Succession Planning?, was published by SlawTips. Below is a short excerpt: Lots of baby boomers are avoiding succession planning. One can only assume that at least some of them are lawyers! So, for today’s tip, I’ll give you 5 good reasons to stop procrastinating… Read article. — Related articles: Setting […]
Dance your way to leadership!
Have you ever experienced disengagement or disorder in your teams? Who hasn’t, right? Well this week, I had the privilege to witness two dear friends and consultant clients, Edy Greenblatt and Mark Federman teach a group of MBA students all about leadership and functional team dynamics, through dance (at the University of Toronto -Rotman School […]
Proper delegation builds partnerships
Proper delegation builds partnerships was previously published in The Bottom Line, Education for Accountants, Mid-May 2016. There are many different ways to delegate, some just barely get the job done and others represent best management practices. A few of the prototypically, less effective methods: Dropping a file on someone’s desk and telling them that it’s […]
