Going Solo as an Attorney
Going Solo Note: The following are some pros and cons of having your own solo practice, mixed in with some tips from the experiences of several attorneys polled (from McGeorge graduates, attorneys on LinkedIn, and my current and former clients). That means these may not be my own opinions, but are the opinions […]
Chunk it Down for Success in 2014
I know today is a holiday. I know it is football day, too (one of the many this time of year). But also, it is a day of renewal. It is a natural breaking point between the old and the new. People traditionally create what they call “New Year’s resolutions” on this day. But […]
Closing Down 2013 to Help you Succeed in 2014!
I want to offer you a simple process as we reach the end of the calendar year. First, the reason for the process. We tend to see things in chunks. 2013 is a chunk of time and our minds will naturally evaluate how we did during this chunk of time. We will assess ourselves in […]
It’s a Wonderful Business-Life
One of my favorite holiday movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I worked for a company that offered leadership trainings to the public and to businesses. A part of the homework (regardless the time of year) was to watch this movie. Its message is powerful and not attached to a holiday. The message, if you […]
New Time Management Paradigm for Attorneys (and Others)
Check out my article in Above the Law! http://abovethelaw.com/career-files/a-new-paradigm-for-attorney-time-management/ It is from my new book, Coaching for Attorneys: Improving Productivity and Achieving Balance, due out in the next 2 weeks and being published by the ABA! Here is a link to learn more about the book and pre-order if you like: http://www.mclarencoaching.com/coaching-for-attorneys/
Sell Without “Selling,” Part VIII – Yes!
I am wrapping up my series on the Selling Without “Selling”. Let’s look at step #8, “Yes!” from my REALITY model of enrollment. Of course by now, you know that “enrollment” is a way of supporting another person by offering a product, a service, or simply a solution; a way of communicating with another person […]
Getting Where You Want to Go – No Matter What!
“Discipline and persistence – there is no substitute.” –Barbara Fagan (www.sourcepointtraining.com) When I was 16, I wanted to get an after school job. I applied at McDonald’s, along with every other 16 year old in Valencia, California. Then I waited for the interview call. Days went by and they didn’t call. My mom said something […]
What it Means to be a Visionary
Who would you call a “visionary?” Who stands out in your mind? For me, it’s people like Ghandi, Mandela and Martin Luther King. People who took the long view and could see the future and who were so clear on their vision that it gave them the passion and commitment to take bold action in […]
How do we Choose?
Quick quiz: What is coaching? Okay; too broad? Try this question: what is the purpose of coaching? The purpose of coaching is to bring awareness to the choices you make and the choices you have in order to get what you want in your business and your life. When you hire a performance coach it […]
Gratitude – It’s Not Just For Thanksgiving Anymore
On Thursday, I sat with my extended family and friends and all 15 of us (ages 5 to 77) , adults and children alike, went around the table and said what we were grateful for. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love being with family. I love the weather and the food. Most of all, I […]