One of my favorite quotes comes from well-known author and motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar: “You can get everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” I am sure most of you have heard this sentiment before. There are hundreds of quotes, dozens of books, a few …
Adding Value: 4 Tips for Building a Network by Helping Others Succeed Read More »
As the noted 20th Century philosopher Ferris Bueller once said, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” This aphorism applies to many important parts of our lives—our marriage, our kids, and our health, just to name a few. It also applies to our …
It’s Never Too Late! – Integrating Your Passions and Your Practice Read More »
As the COVID crisis continues to rear its ugly head in seemingly regular two to three-month intervals, more and more business leaders are being forced to think about how they will operate going forward. One of the biggest questions, if not THE biggest, is what role will remote working play as we all slowly adjust …
Re-Thinking the Law Office in the (Hopefully) Post-COVID World Read More »
When I meet with a new client, I have a list of questions that I use to get a feel for the current state of their practice, where they would like to be in 5 or 10 years, and what are the obstacles that need to be addressed in order to realize their vision. When …
Forget THEM Not – the Importance of Maintaining Connections With Clients Read More »
This is Part 3 of a 3-part article that will help attorneys get the most value from their LinkedIn profile. Whether you never had a profile, or you consider yourself a LinkedIn Power User, you may find the insights in this trilogy valuable. In Part 1, we discussed the benefits of maintaining an active LinkedIn …
3 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand Using LinkedIn Read More »
This is Part 2 of a 3-part article that will help attorneys get the most value from their LinkedIn profile. Whether you have never had a profile, or you consider yourself a LinkedIn Power User, you should find the insights in this trilogy valuable. In Part 1, we discussed the benefits of maintaining and active …
9 LinkedIn Tips for Attorneys That Want to Up Their Social Media Game Read More »
This is Part 1 of a 3-part article that will help attorneys get the most value from their LinkedIn profile. Whether you have never had a profile, or you consider yourself a LinkedIn Power User, you should find the insights in this trilogy valuable. In Part 1, I discuss why it is more important than …
4 Reasons Lawyers Need to Be Active LinkedIn Users Now (More Than Ever)! Read More »
In Stephen Covey’s legendary book, “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People”, Habit #7 is “Sharpen the Saw”. This phrase comes from the idea that if you are trying to bring down a very large tree, over time the saw will gradually lose its sharp edge. If you continue sawing, your job will be more …
In an effort to help our clients assess the damage from the COVID-19 pandemic and spur thoughtful conversations about how these firms can move forward, as well as prepare for the next major disruption, Legato Law Firm Management Consulting conducted a survey of over 200 attorneys and other law firm leaders across Kansas, Missouri and …
Report: Survey Reveals How Law Firms Can Prepare for the Next COVID-like Crisis. Read More »
Legato Law Firm Management Consulting is conducting a survey of attorneys in Kansas, Missouri and Iowa to get a sense of how the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated consequences have affected their practice. This is a short survey of 10 questions that will take two minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous. We will use …