
How to Stay Motivated in a Profession That Never Slows Down
At the start of the year, we set ambitious goals. Health goals. Career goals. Business goals. But by April? They’ve often slipped quietly down the priority list. Research shows that
At the start of the year, we set ambitious goals. Health goals. Career goals. Business goals. But by April? They’ve often slipped quietly down the priority list. Research shows that nearly 80% of people abandon their New Year’s resolutions by the second week of February. And by mid-April, motivation is
Office politics: every workplace has them. Mastering this often-subtle game is a crucial skill, and its importance amplifies as you climb the career and partnership ladder, raising the stakes involved.
Are You Living on “One Day I’ll” Island?
“One day I’ll take that trip…”
“One day I’ll pick up that hobby…”
“One day I’ll get fit…”
“One day I’ll do what I really love…”
For many lawyers, career progression feels like endurance rather than strategy. The long hours, demanding workloads, and rigid career expectations make it easy to lose sight of what success actually looks like beyond just keeping up. At some point, many lawyers ask themselves: Is this the career I want, or
The demands of running a law firm go far beyond legal work. Leadership, management, and client expectations create layers of responsibility that can make even the most dedicated lawyers question their motivation. In Episode 2 of The Speed Coach podcast, Ralph, a director of a small law firm, shared his
At the start of the year, we set ambitious goals. Health goals. Career goals. Business goals. But by April? They’ve often slipped quietly down the priority list. Research shows that
Office politics: every workplace has them. Mastering this often-subtle game is a crucial skill, and its importance amplifies as you climb the career and partnership ladder, raising the stakes involved.
Are You Living on “One Day I’ll” Island?
“One day I’ll take that trip…”
“One day I’ll pick up that hobby…”
“One day I’ll get fit…”
“One day I’ll do what I really love…”
For many lawyers, career progression feels like endurance rather than strategy. The long hours, demanding workloads, and rigid career expectations make it easy to lose sight of what success actually
The demands of running a law firm go far beyond legal work. Leadership, management, and client expectations create layers of responsibility that can make even the most dedicated lawyers question
In law, everything feels urgent. But is it, really? Deadlines pile up, emails keep coming, and urgent requests pull you in every direction. The legal profession encourages, if not demands,
The path to becoming a barrister demands years of study, rigorous exams, and the ability to advocate with precision. Yet when it comes to running a practice, managing professional relationships, and building resilience, many barristers find themselves navigating unfamiliar terrain without a roadmap.
The Law Forward 2024 Legal Industry Satisfaction Survey, conducted by the College of Law, highlights a pivotal opportunity for the legal profession. Retaining top talent and creating an environment that supports long-term engagement is becoming a competitive advantage for law firms.
For lawyers, the boundary between work and personal life can often feel blurred. Emails continue to pour in, deadlines loom, and the pressure to perform rarely subsides, especially during the
“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” – John Dewey
Explore the key insights on how generational shifts are reshaping the legal profession, impacting law firm culture, career development, and the future of the legal workforce. Discover trends and research on navigating these changes.
Loneliness among lawyers doesn’t always wear the face of solitude—it often hides in plain sight, behind thriving careers and polished exteriors.
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