Archive for the Manage Goals & Time

If you have a domain name registered, you know that periodically you’re asked to verify the associated ”whois” data.  If nothing has changed, you need take no action, but you must review the accuracy and make any updates needed. Why not make it a habit to review your big-picture “whois” data quarterly as well?
Here’s the information you […]

I’ve been procrastinating about getting a checklist of good habits out to you, so I thought I’d bite off a chunk and start with just one!  Whether you charge by the hour, or by flat fee, or on a contingency basis, track your time daily. I’m convinced it’s the first thing you need to do […]

Sunday clears away the rust of the whole week. - Joseph Addison
Had a very successful entrepreneur tell me that taking the weekend off was like a miracle. She experienced the energy of starting the week fresh. On Monday, she took care of issues that she’d been hanging onto for weeks. She felt more creative.
Stephen Covey […]

Delegation is a 2-way street. With a new employee, delegation serves a training function. When you’re working with someone more seasoned, it’s still a critical process. Make sure you’re managing your side to maximize the impact leverage has on your bottom line.
8 points to consider when you delegate work to an employee or contractor:

Define the […]

Shelfware. MP3 audio. E-files. CLE course material. An offer of free coaching or consult. Chances are you have a relevant resource at your fingertips, but you’ve forgotten about it. December is a good month to revisit what you learned, to be sure that you’re using what you know! I make my living because knowing what to do isn’t […]

Do you ever discount your fees if you think someone can’t afford them? You know they need a good lawyer like you, but they just can’t pay your full fee? First- thank you for your dedication. I’m blown away by your compassion. Second- I’d love to give you a way to continue to do what you think […]

Does your “to do” list keep you up at night? Handle it. If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth giving a deadline. Any task that will take more than about fifteen minutes should go onto your calendar, with time blocked to get it done. Use “to do” lists for small tasks that you want to […]

Have you ever postponed a deliverable or delayed a court date because you weren’t ready? Even though you had plenty of lead time? I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard lawyers talk about blowing through internal deadlines because they weren’t “real”. I’d like to ask for a shift on that perspective- any deadline you set in […]

The “I have to get that done before our call” magic is one of the most important byproducts of a coaching relationship.  It works like this:

You figure out what you want. (not always as easy as it seems!)
We strategize and agree to certain actions and behaviors that will get you what you want.
Working with the reality of your […]

I’m big on process-izing. I suppose the correct term is systematizing. Whatever term you use, it’s the notion that if there’s something you do or produce regularly, it pays to create a repeatable process. 
This post isn’t about how to create a process, but the basic idea is:

Define the “process” specifically: where it starts and ends
Document needed steps, […]