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 […]
The Window and The Mirror
All the classes I teach have an element of accountability training in them. In my view, accountability is about taking ownership for your actions and your results. If you want to learn (a lot) more about accountability, look on the right side of the blog posts on my blog page and click on “accountability.” The […]
Are you Feeling Lucky?
Doesn’t it seem like some people are just more successful than others? Some small business owners make it big. Some make it through and sustain a level of success that is just enough to get by. Many never make it even that far. I recently read an article talking about the place of luck in […]
The Key to Success
I have a little riddle for you. The answer is powerful – more powerful than you might think. It can help you to make and sustain positive change, little by little, to true success in the goals you set for your business, and personal life: I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper […]
The Deeper Level of Accountability
Accountability, Part V, Deeper Learning If you have been following my blogs and articles over the last several months, you have learned quite a bit about the process of accountability. I have presented this concept as a way to take ownership in your life. “Take ownership” means to accept your responsibility for generating the results […]
Accountability Payoffs (and Prices)
Accountability, Part IV This is the fourth in a series of blogs on the concept of accountability – the ability to account for one’s actions and results. I spend a lot of time on accountability because it is such an empowering concept and when taken to heart and truly internalized it allows you to begin […]
Empowerment Through Accountability, Part II
Empowerment Through Accountability, Part II Last month, my blog introduced the concept of accountability. We discussed that accountability is the opposite of victimhood. When you are accountable, you take ownership for your results; when you are in a state of victimhood, you blames things outside yourself for your results. As such, accountability is the key […]
Trust-Building Behavior #10 – Practice Accountability
Trust-Building Practice #10 – Practice Accountability This is my favorite trust-building tip. I teach this principle to all my clients because true accountability is an empowering practice. I believe it is the key to personal freedom – freedom from being (feeling that we are) at the effect of all our circumstances, freedom from feeling we […]
Trust-Building Behavior #4 — Right Wrongs
Trust-Building Behavior #4 – Right Wrongs It is easy to ignore and avoid acknowledging when we make mistakes or break agreements. This is particularly true if no one knows what we have done. And also particularly true if we have made a mistake and are (1) embarrassed; (2) afraid the people involved will be mad; […]
Building Trust
As we are looking at the 3 legs of the relationship stool, let’s begin with trust. Here are 13 behaviors that will build trust, with some ideas how to use them. What do you think? Questions? Where do you see that you do this in your life and where do you not consider these behaviors? […]
