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Help Them Help You: Know What You Need, and Ask for It
Lawyers excel at helping others, yet too often deflect when offered help. Be ready to accept help, and go one farther: advise helpers on what you actually need.
Sep 12 min read


Three Small Shifts to Create Big Client Service Opportunities
Marketers demonstrate leadership when they make recommendations, deliver what lawyers want--not necessarily what they ask for--and communicate reliably. Lean into three shifts for excellent results.
Aug 192 min read


LinkedIn: Visibility, Engagement + BD Without Leaving Home
LinkedIn is about so much more than touting wins. Used well, it becomes a tremendous platform for visibility, engagement, and business development. How do I know? Because I'm getting opportunities I couldn't without it.
Aug 162 min read


Want Email Responses? Write For Phones.
Sure, your email looks perfect to you as you sit at your desk. But how does it appear to that reader opening it on their phone? Take these three steps to give phone readers what they need so you can get the responses you want.
Jun 192 min read


Business Development for Babysitters (and Lawyers!)
Whether you're babysitting or solving complex business challenges, business development fundamentals remain the same.
Jun 61 min read


What Shade of Beige is Your Law Firm?
Marketers should work to stand out, not to make lawyers comfortable. Next time lawyers edit the marketing out of your marketing copy, ask questions to lead them to winning expressions.
Jun 41 min read


Hiring a Key MBD Role? Make That Second Interview Count.
Flip the script–literally–to make your next key marketing or business development hire.
Apr 284 min read


"Sorry about that email."
We all struggle with email. Use these skills to make your emails work for you–and for your readers!
Apr 32 min read


Fight, Fold, or Muddle Through? Marketing Pros + Cons of Each Approach
Whatever firms choose to do in this moment, marketers will be in the potentially uncomfortable spot of executing. Consider options and . . .
Mar 315 min read


Marketers, Use Two Simple Words to Turn Your Cry for Help into a Leadership Moment
Next time you're under strain and asking for help, ask "What if?" and watch what happens.
Mar 92 min read


It's a Gift to Leave Them Wanting More
Most of us incorrectly estimate how long others want to chat. This holiday, listen for conversational high points and make graceful exits.
Dec 23, 20241 min read
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