I never really took this whole introvert vs. extrovert thing seriously until recently. Growing up, we took the Myers-Briggs tests in school to determine several things, including whether we were introverts or extroverts. For every test I came in as a clear extrovert and looking back I guess it totally makes sense. I have always… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Relationships
Subscribe to Relationships RSS Feed3 Ways Lawyers Can Use Social Media to Launch Their Careers – Webinar Recap
Posted in Business Development, Career Advice, Millennial, Networking, Relationships, Social Media, WebinarsI had the pleasure of co-hosting a LexBlog webinar with Tiffani McDonough of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP last Wednesday, June 25th. Another big thanks to our audience for listening in and asking great questions. We had fun and hope you did too. Below the recap, you’ll find links to the recording and slides as well… Continue Reading
Celebrating a Brand New Year at LexBlog
Posted in Fun Stuff, RelationshipsWillingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total confusion for a while. – Jack Welch Yesterday marked both LexBlog’s 10 year anniversary and the start to a new year for us. As noted in Kevin McKeown’s post It’s a brand new year at LexBlog – exciting news!, we’ve spent the… Continue Reading
Millennials: 5 Tips for Working with Baby Boomers
Posted in Career Advice, Fun Stuff, Gen Y, Millennial, RelationshipsI am pretty flattered to continue to see everyone “talkin bout my generation“and I get the sense that people are starting to catch on that we really aren’t so bad. As Ben Gipson of DLA Piper pointed out in Innovate or Die – Managing Millennials in the Workplace, the Millennial generation “is comprised of 80… Continue Reading
The Importance of Knowing Your Client – A Christmas Story
Posted in Fun Stuff, RelationshipsWe all have our holiday traditions, whether it be gathering around the Christmas tree, lighting the Menorah, or grumbling about corporate America’s ploy to take all of our money. I spend Christmas Eve with my dad’s side of the family, and Christmas day with my mom’s. Two rather large families, both with their roots in… Continue Reading
Why You Should Treat Every Employee Like A Millennial
Posted in Career Advice, Gen Y, Internet, Millennial, RelationshipsRemember when I said that sometimes you have to seek inspiration for your blog posts? Today, I was strolling through Twitter and decided to peruse #GenY, one of my saved searches. Luckily, within minutes, I ran across an article that peaked my interest, thanks to Andrea Blasdale for sharing. It was yet another one on the topic of the crazy… Continue Reading
Parents on Facebook: It might not be as bad as you think
Posted in Fun Stuff, Relationships, Social MediaTeens around the world let out an agonizing groan the moment they receive their parent’s Facebook request. In a recent study, 50% of parents admit, emphasis on “admit”, to joining Facebook to keep tabs on their kids. For a teenager, this can lead to social suicide, and a few weekends in the doghouse. But, for… Continue Reading
Stand Out in the Digital Age: Tell a Story
Posted in Internet, Legal Marketing, Relationships, Social MediaI just returned from the LMA Northwest Chapter lunch program and find myself extremely inspired to blog after listening to Hanson Hosein’s presentation on the importance of storytelling in the digital age. As most of us recognize and as Hanson pointed out, traditional media is having a hard time keeping up. Social media has given… Continue Reading
Recap: 2012 LMA Technology Conference West
Posted in Business Development, Legal Marketing, Relationships, TechnologyOn October 11th, I had the opportunity to attend the 2012 LMA Technology Conference West in San Francisco, which attracted attendees from all over the U.S. as well as Canada, the UK and Asia. Over the course of the day, the sessions were divided into three tracks: small & solo, technology trends and driving value…. Continue Reading
Business Development & The Internet: What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then
Posted in Business Development, Internet, RelationshipsSix years ago I started my career in business development working for VOA Associates, an International architecture firm based in Chicago. Walking in the door as the firm’s first Business Development Coordinator has since led to many rewarding opportunities (including a move from Chicago to Seattle) and learning experiences, which would not have been possible without two… Continue Reading