Mental Health

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The Habits of the Highly Productive
The Habits of the Highly Productive

We all wish we could be more productive. But what are the keys to highly productive people’s success? Well, there are certain behaviors they all have in common – here’s a rundown of the habits the most efficient and effective people share!

CareerMental Health
May 22, 2020
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Four Signs of a Toxic Work Culture
Four Signs of a Toxic Work Culture

The team that wins the championship isn’t always the one with the best individual players – it’s the one that successfully blends those players into a cohesive unit. And the same applies to law firms – your firm’s lawyers might individually possess razor-sharp legal skills, but is its culture making the most of them? Let’s take a look at some tell-tale signs of toxic work culture.

CareerMental Health
May 21, 2020
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Why You Should Work For a Mission-Driven Company
Why You Should Work For a Mission-Driven Company

A company’s mission statement is its declaration of where it wants to go – that means that all its activities should be geared towards helping it get there. As a Tuareg clansman in the Sahara reads the stars and the sand dunes to help him reach a certain oasis, a company’s spreadsheets and flowcharts should only be tools to enable it to arrive at its destination.

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May 13, 2020
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Why Employers Shouldn’t Ignore Mental Health 
Why Employers Shouldn’t Ignore Mental Health 

Every May since 1949 has been designated Mental Health Awareness Month in the US. But for people with mental health problems, their condition isn’t limited to one-twelfth of the calendar. Unfortunately, many employers have little or no strategy when it comes to addressing mental health problems in the workplace. Here are some of the top things employers need to know to help their employees – and their business – stay healthy.

CareerMental Health
May 04, 2020
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Introverts: Strategies For A Successful Job Search
Introverts: Strategies For A Successful Job Search

Looking for a new job can be an arduous process for anyone. Introverts might find the process particularly taxing due to the energy it takes to network, get in touch with firms, and interview. To help focus your effort, here are four strategies introverts can use to ensure job search success.

CareerMental Health
May 02, 2020
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3 Millennial Standards for the Legal World
3 Millennial Standards for the Legal World

A large portion of today’s workforce consists of millennials (those born between 1980-2000). This generation has defined a modified set of employer standards as they are differently-motivated in the workplace. So how do you keep your millennial legal team engaged? Start with understanding what they are looking for in a firm:

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Apr 30, 2020
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5 Tactics To Help Inspire Your Legal Team
5 Tactics To Help Inspire Your Legal Team

As a legal team lead, you’re probably used to the idea of motivating your team members. This can take many forms; team get-togethers, quarterly bonuses, and even simple self-motivation. No matter your efforts, you can still run into team members who can’t seem to get out of their negativity. The following tactics can help them get back to a healthy mindset:

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Apr 30, 2020
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Know Your Options: Inappropriate Job Interview Questions
Know Your Options: Inappropriate Job Interview Questions

When interviewing for your dream job, it can feel counterintuitive to not answer every question asked of you. However, some seemingly innocuous questions are actually quite inappropriate (and sometimes illegal) when asked during a job interview. Regardless of intent, here is a guide on how to handle these types of questions.

CareerMental Health
Apr 22, 2020
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Lawyers: 10 Healthy Responses to Career Setbacks
Lawyers: 10 Healthy Responses to Career Setbacks

All lawyers have experienced some type of setback in their careers. Clients pay us for a desired outcome, but that outcome isn’t entirely up to us. So, although you cannot 100% control your success rate, you can control how you deal with the outcome. Here are 10 ways in which successful lawyers deal with career setbacks.   

CareerMental Health
Apr 18, 2020
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Habits of Healthy Legal Professionals
Habits of Healthy Legal Professionals

Health is a hot topic in the legal industry. More and more Biglaw firms are paying attention (and company resources) to help inspire their attorneys to live healthier lifestyles. Although health is a broad concept in the modern workplace, in this article we will go over some ideas of how to be a healthy legal professional. (This article does not include medical advice. It’s always best to consult your doctor for any recommendations.) 

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Apr 16, 2020
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3 Habits That Destroy Credibility in the Workplace
3 Habits That Destroy Credibility in the Workplace

No matter where you are in your career path, your professional habits could always use an overhaul. Your habits in the workplace can influence your success both now and in your future roles. Positive habits can help you build and maintain credibility, while less constructive habits can hinder relationships and influence. In this article, we’ll go over 3 particularly problematic habits.

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Apr 15, 2020
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How Good Listeners Make For Great Legal Leaders
How Good Listeners Make For Great Legal Leaders

Excellent leaders understand when and when not to act on what they hear

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Apr 12, 2020
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