Most of the news about associate retention is cast in negatives — quoting, for example, that 60-62% of entry-level associates will have left their firms by the end of their fourth year in practice. What if changing jobs more frequently is simply a fact of modern life? Or the result of dual career couples, the consequence [...]
I suppose the flu is going around everywhere now — part of the last gasp of winter. And, I’ve got it, and it’s hideous.Â
I’m going to get some rest and get well. I’ll be back by Monday.Â
Until then, here’s a quote for your reflection:
“As a leader, you have to not only do the right thing, [...]
Most of the lawyers I talk with enjoy practicing law, at least to some degree. They may not love it, but there’s some part of practice that works for them, whether it’s the intellectual challenge, the stand-up work that can harness the acting bug, or even the money. I don’t think I’ve ever met a [...]
Sherpa Coaching LLC has published the results of its 2007 Global Coaching Survey. The full results, available here, reveal some interesting information about executive coaching.
Value of coaching
This report discusses the survey results concerning the value of coaching. 44% of survey respondents ranked the value of coaching as “very high,” and another 46% ranked it as [...]
I’ve been intending to write this review for months.  What can I say about a book that so clearly describes the consequences of working with nasty people? Or of being a nasty person? It isn’t often that I feel gut-level resonance with a business book. My best advice here: stop reading, now, and go order The [...]
Craig Barbarosh, a partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, has published a succinct and well-targeted article on how to thrive in a law firm.    He recommends that associates “learn all you can,” “develop personal relationships with clients,” “treat staff with respect,” “visualize your future,” and more. It’s a quick read, and well worth the time. (Thanks [...]
Has anyone missed the news about the recent salary bump? Somehow, I doubt it.Â
Plenty of questions remain, such as to what extent salaries increases will spread to other parts of the country and what increased expectations, if any, will be imposed on the anointed associates. Â I’d like to make several predictions about what’s likely to [...]
In early December, the Wall Street Journal started a new blog, The Juggle, dedicated to work/life balance issues. The tag line limits the discussion to “choices and tradeoffs people make as they juggle work and family,” and I’ll be curious to see whether the posts will continue on that line or whether they’ll broaden out [...]
I was intrigued to read in a recent ABA Journal e-Report that the New York City Bar Women Lawyers Committee has put together a “Cheat Sheet”for women lawyers (or law students) interviewing legal employers or seeking to evaluate a current employer’s commitment to women. (I wish could link to the e-Report, but the article appeared [...]
February 26, 2007 
