Managing emotions before a difficult workplace conversation is essential for maintaining professionalism and fostering productive dialogue, especially in high-pressure environments like law firms. This article explores strategies for preparing emotionally, including identifying triggers, practicing empathy, regulating stress, and setting clear intentions. By approaching conversations with composure and clarity, lawyers and legal professionals can navigate challenging discussions more effectively, resolve conflicts, and create a healthier work environment.

This time of year, many of us are feeling inspired, setting goals and planning for the coming year. The challenge is to harness this energy so that we actually fulfill those goals. Over the years, I have developed a tool that I use myself and with clients for the purpose of planning, tracking projects and maintaining momentum throughout the year. And this year, I have decided to share it with all of you.  

This powerful exercise from Professor James Pennebaker has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve health outcomes.

Here is an exercise that I love, which is designed to create greater ease in your life. It helps you to stay positive and increase resilience, which is always helpful, but all the more important as the coronavirus dominates the news.

With the spread of the coronavirus we may all be working from home more frequently.  Here are some time management tips to help you stay productive. 

Leadership is exhausting when you are trying to do it all yourself. So, the key to being a sane and happy leader is to make more leaders.

Making a significant job or career change can be challenging. It can be hard to figure out the best choice, or if the risk will be worth it. Here are three questions to ask yourself to help you figure out the best decision for you.

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for so many reasons, one of which was his ability to beautifully articulate a big dream, a vision for the country. Pursuing big, inspiring visions has all kinds of benefits even for regular everyday projects.

One of the most important skills a leader can possess is the ability to ask for feedback. Featuring John Quincy Adams, 6th President of the United States

Every day, successful lawyers’ careers get derailed, and this happens all the more frequently for women and lawyers of color. Leadership interviews can help you avoid derailment and make sure that you are on the best path in your career.

To attend or not to attend. That is the question. Check out my gift to you: A Holiday Networking Time & Energy Saving Cheat Sheet. 

Both great leaders and fake news plant ideas in people’s heads. Consider how this rarely discussed skill can help you achieve your leadership goals.

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