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“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” Jean Rhys In January 2019, I set my annual reading challenge. This year’s goal was to read 52 books. ...

It is widely believed that Harvard University was the first institution in the U.S. to offer a system of sabbatical leave, when they established a program for faculty in 1880. While many university systems offer sabbaticals, it is less prevalent ...

Business Etiquette People often struggle with networking, not only because of meeting new people, but also having to navigate rules of professional behavior they don’t usually worry about. At the banquet table should you drink from the glass on the ...

What does law firm leadership look like? Too often, it’s an outdated model where reward goes to the most senior, regardless of contribution. Where leaders look for perks rather than developing servant leadership concepts.  Firm partners hold tightly to decision-making ...

Law environments are stressful and challenging places to work. Fortunately, there is more awareness of wellness programs and solutions than ever before. Here are a few that are helping me manage stress this summer. I am loving my Teknion height ...

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I thought I’d give you an update on finding my passion. You will recall that last year, Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services was born, partly because I read a book. The book, “Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, ...

  This month I thought I’d gather some of my favorite thoughts to share.   My Favorite Blog I’m going to recommend Seth’s Blog by Seth Godin. Seth has been blogging daily for a decade. He is the author of ...

  I’m starting a business and I’m a little nervous! I’m also very excited. Let me catch you up on what’s going on with me. And I’m going back to the beginning, because I think you may find the story ...

    Do you ever wonder why you make certain choices? Why you do what you do? Why you like certain things? Why you are better at some things than others? According to Gallup’s CliftonStrengths (formerly known as StrengthsFinders), there ...

Would it surprise you to know that confidence matters to your success? And that In fact, confidence is more important than competence? Journalists Katty Kay and Claire Shipman are the authors of a 2014 book, The Confidence Code, that set ...

Part III Recently, I introduced you to Gastonia lawyer Angela McIlveen. I told you how on a random Wednesday afternoon in May, Angela McIlveen called lawyers and staff to meet her in the law firm’s common area where she distributed ...

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Part I “I’m a slow reader, but I usually get through seventy or eighty books a year, most fiction. I don’t read in order to study the craft; I read because I like to read” Stephen King, On Writing: A ...

I was excited to speak at the Raleigh-Wake Paralegal Association June meeting to discuss transitioning from law firm paralegal to in-house. I invited my long-time friend and paralegal colleague, Debbie Lawrence, to join me. Debbie is an account executive with ...

Last month, I introduced you to Gastonia lawyer Angela McIlveen. I told you how on a random Wednesday afternoon in May, Angela McIlveen called lawyers and staff to meet her in the law firm’s common area where she distributed bonuses ...

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While April showers bring May flowers, May heralds new graduates. Here is some advice for recent graduates that I hope will also resonate with my working paralegal friends. My first networking experience landed me a job while I was a ...

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