This article was submitted by Steve Cashdollar, an author, teacher, and coach. Steve writes, speaks, and coaches about “courage.” His Professional Advantage training program is a systematic approach to new client development for attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who never imagined they would have to sell! You can “Crash a Class” for free by clicking here. Learning to create positive emotion improves Read More

We all want to be heard. When someone listens to us, we feel like what we have to say matters. Although listening is an important skill for personal and professional success, not all of us take the time to improve it. How well you listen has a bigger impact on your leadership potential than your personality or intelligence. Studies show that good listeners are happier, have more meaningful relationships, and Read More

A version of this article originally appeared on Forbes.com and was graciously provided by Paula Black. Paula Black is one of the world’s leading business and professional development coaches for lawyers, entrepreneurs & service providers, award-winning author & speaker. Happiness is a mindset. It comes from within you, not from your outside circumstances. You don’t have to have a "perfect" life to be Read More

This week, we're taking a break from marketing talk and stepping back to reflect on how we view the issues and problems in our life. It's easy to get bogged down in all of the tasks and responsibilities in our lives, but getting that 10,000-foot view and seeing the big picture can change our perspective and rejuvenate us.  Read More

For many of us, work can stress us out. Throw owning your firm on top of that, and it's easy to see why so many small business owners experience high levels of stress and burnout (especially lawyers!). Stress can be the catalyst for many other health problems, so it's important to keep it in check. Here are 5 easy ways you can manage it. 1. Be Aware of It If you're reading this article, chances are that you're Read More

This article was submitted by Steve Cashdollar, an author, teacher, and coach. Steve writes, speaks, and coaches about “courage.” His Professional Advantage training program is a systematic approach to new client development for attorneys, accountants, and other professionals who never imagined they would have to sell! You can “Crash a Class” for free by clicking here. "May your choices reflect your hopes, not Read More

When you own a business, you’re constantly on the lookout for ways to improve your firm and the way you operate it. Sometimes this requires you to ditch old habits that no longer work for you and be open to new routines. Atomic Habits by James Clear takes an in-depth look at how you can break bad habits and make way for newer, more productive ones. The premise of the book is that we all have habits that either Read More

This blog is an excerpt from Cesar Quintero’s book, The Profit Recipe: Unlock Your Entrepreneurial Flywheel to Live Life by Design. The book describes the five stages of the E-Volution (entrepreneurial evolution) Flywheel and the common hurdles they present, along with practical solutions to get unstuck from every phase. These stages include Startup by Design, Leader by Design, Team by Design, Business by Design, and Read More