Make the Last Ten Days Count

It is hard to believe that 2011 is coming to a close in just ten short days.  People are moving at a fast pace; finishing up the dangling strings of items on their ‘to do’ list.  The lists contain the usual mix of client work, holiday shopping and attending events. In the rush, I am…

Social Skills for the Social Media Age

Social skills are very important to building relationships. In this age of technology, social media is also important to building relationships. So, are they related? Absolutely. Participating in social media definitely calls for the soft art of social skills. Whether you are using social media for business or personal use, the way you interact with…

What Did You Expect?

I had a fantastic conversation with some colleagues last week on the broad topic of business development.  We bantered back and forth about the challenges and rewards of our collective roles within and outside of law firms as we prepared for the panel discussion I will be moderating at the annual Legal Marketing Association’s New…