I’ve seen more people fail because of liquor and leverage – leverage being borrowed money. You really don’t need leverage in this world much. If you’re smart, you’re going to make a lot of money without borrowing. – Warren Buffett
It is typical of all businesses, including law firms, to utilize some form(s) of
Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. – Napoleon Hill
Even as the economy improves, we see many law firms of all sizes continuing to struggle. Mid sized firms seem to be having the greatest difficulty adapting in the evolving marketplace.
In a recent Forbes article, Basha Rubin suggested that we might
Start by getting the right people on the bus. Jim Collins
When I ask what a law firm and a taco joint have in common, it is not intended to be another one of those lame lawyer jokes.
The other night my wife and I stopped by Torchy’s Tacos for a quick bite, and
Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction. – John F. Kennedy
It seems not a week passes without an announcement of another law firm merger. A report last week of a rumored combination of Morgan Lewis and Bingham McCutchen caught my attention.
The posting in Above the Law suggests that the partners
Times of transition are strenuous, but I love them. They are an opportunity to purge, rethink priorities, and be intentional about new habits. We can make our new normal any way we want. – Kristin Armstrong
The recent closing of the Toledo, Ohio law firm of Cooper and Kowalski provides another reminder of the
There’s nothing more demoralizing than a leader who can’t clearly articulate why we’re doing what we’re doing. –James Kouzes and Barry Posner
If conditions were always ideal, if the road ahead was completely predictable, leading would be a piece of cake.
But we all know things are never perfect. Every organization needs that individual
The best way a mentor can prepare another leader is to expose him or her to other great people. John Maxwell
Quality decision-making has a great deal to do with shaping the fate of all law firms. Today’s post focuses on the value of today’s law firm leader engaging the insight and decision-making acumen
Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives – choice, not chance, determines your destiny. -Aristotle
In a recent post I suggested some of the unique characteristics associated with effective law firm leadership. Today, let’s look
We cannot accomplish all that we need to do without working together. – Bill Richardson
A number of attributes define a great business. Being a great place to work is high on just about any list you’ll find.
Every year Fortune magazine publishes a report on the 100 greatest places to work in America.
