Walking a Minefield Without a Map: The Explosive Intersection of Well-Being and Belonging
According to the study, “A Theory of Human Motivation” by A.H. Maslow, belonging is a core human need, following only physiological and safety needs. It’s a cornerstone of human well being — a sense of belonging cultivates a sense of meaningfulness in life, and a sense of meaningfulness in life is associated with overall well-being, as per the 2013 study, “To Belong Is to Matter: Sense of Belonging Enhances Meaning in Life.” Thwarted belonging leads to mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety.
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Failure to Give Effective Feedback Can Cost You Dearly
Attorneys at all levels have said how shocked and angered they were to learn well after the fact that they’d made a mistake or caused a problem that no one mentioned to them. Sometimes they learn about this in a formal review. Worse, others learn about it via the gossip mill or casual conversation.
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Upward Feedback Guide for Managers: Simplified,Optimized, Modernized
Are you a manager looking for upward feedback? You've come to the right place! The Upward Feedback Guide for Managers is your one-stop shop for all things upward feedback related. In this guide, we will discuss the basics of upward feedback, how to give and receive it effectively, and leadership development tips. We'll also take a look at some management skills that will help you become an even better leader!
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Five Tips To Effectively Incorporate Recruiters Into Your Job Search
Recruiters (aka “headhunters” or “search firms”) play a unique and important role in a legal job search. This article is designed to explain how to effectively use recruiters within the context of your search.
Like most BigLaw associates, from early on in my career as an attorney I often received calls from recruiters about other positions. I would sometimes send a resume over when the job sounded interesting. But over the years, I began to learn that there were norms and strategies that make working with recruiters more effective.
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Leading a Law Firm in Polarized Times
The polarization highlighted by this week's midterm elections reminded me how leading a law firm in these divisive times can be a minefield. Trying to create a consensus (about any number of issues) presents huge - potentially existential - challenges to law firm leaders and partners.
But there are tangible steps leaders can take to acknowledge internal division and show respect to their colleagues while also protecting the bottom line.
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Up, Up, and Away: 7 Oral Communication Tips for First-year Associates
As first-year associates launch their legal career, they can show up, speak up, perk up, hold up, look up, dress up, and level up to elevate their professional presence, establish a polished personal brand, improve communication outcomes, and start their career on an upward trajectory.
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Imagine a world without team growing pains
People don’t come with user manuals - but what if they could?
During a recent podcast discussing human interactions that often trip us up, psychologist Adam Grant made a point that rings oh-so-true in my line of work: People don’t come with user manuals. When messages get mixed (or ignored entirely), the consequences can range from mild annoyance with a colleague to a botched deal for a new client. Beyond the business consequences, think about all the energy and time we waste trying to figure out how other people work.
By Rachael Bosch
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Your Chronic Stress: It’s a Matter of Confidence, Not Competence
For many lawyers, imposter syndrome is a source of intolerable stress.
It is easy to blame chronic stress on deadlines, long hours and the high-stakes nature of lawyers’ work. But for many, the most intolerable stress is due to imposter syndrome — the belief that you are not competent enough in the work you do (or want to do), combined with a fear of being discovered as a fraud.
By Neha Sampat, Esq.
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