By Lynne Curry Are you craving a new adventure? Has your once-steady career momentum fizzled—or worse, have you burnt out? Does the thought of grinding away another 10, 20, or 30years until retirement leave you feeling drained? If so, you’re not alone. Dana Saerstein, 31, decided she’d had enough. “If I keep working myself to the bone until I’m 60, I might never … [Read more...] about Micro-Retirement: Taking a Time-Out During Your Career
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Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?
By Lynne Curry For years, job-hopping proved a successful strategy talented employees used to maximize salary growth, expand their skill set, and advance their careers. In the last year, however, job-hopping has lost much of its luster. A shifting job market and increased employer scrutiny have left many frequent job-changers questioning whether their career moves have … [Read more...] about Career Moves: Is Job-Hopping Worth It?
Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical
It makes good business sense—and is respectful professional etiquette—to stay in touch with your former bosses, says Allison & Taylor, the nation’s oldest professional reference checking firm. As your career advances, your efforts to stay connected with past employers could pay dividends many times over when they provide you with favorable professional … [Read more...] about Looking for a job promotion? Relationships are critical
7 tips for leading a video meeting
We've become accustomed to attending work meetings on Zoom and other video conferencing platforms in the last four years. But you might not be at ease as the leader of a Zoom meeting for your law office admin team. Here are some tips for conducting a successful video work meeting: Set a clear agenda: Before the meeting, create an agenda that outlines the topics to be … [Read more...] about 7 tips for leading a video meeting
How to Shine at Business Social Events
The holiday season brings plenty of opportunities to network and leave a positive impression at business social events. For law office administrators, these gatherings are not just festive—they're strategic moments to strengthen relationships, showcase your professionalism, and represent your firm’s culture. Here’s how to navigate them with poise and confidence: 1. Dress the … [Read more...] about How to Shine at Business Social Events
Just promoted to office manager? Follow these 9 critical rules to avoid problems managing former friends and colleagues
Getting promoted to office manager can be a mixed blessing. As a former staffer, the new manager comes into the job knowing the good performers, the bad performers, the shortcuts, the troublemakers—and a few secrets. But the former peers also know their new boss, including strengths, weaknesses, and what buttons to push. Along with that, they are wondering how their … [Read more...] about Just promoted to office manager? Follow these 9 critical rules to avoid problems managing former friends and colleagues
Try reverse questions as a self-motivation tool
Traditional motivation strategies often emphasize goal setting and visualizing success. However, an unconventional yet powerful technique can enhance your effectiveness: the use of reverse questions. By flipping the typical narrative, reverse questions challenge you to confront fears and uncertainties, fostering a deeper sense of motivation and resilience. The … [Read more...] about Try reverse questions as a self-motivation tool
The October Theory: An Easy Strategy for Improving Your Work Life
By Lynne Curry Question: When I returned to my job last week from my annual three-week vacation, I stopped in the breakroom for coffee. To my surprise, my colleagues’ conversations didn’t center on the election like they had before I left. Instead, my coworkers buzzed with excitement about “goals” and “results.” I asked one coworker, “What’s up?” and he told me he … [Read more...] about The October Theory: An Easy Strategy for Improving Your Work Life
Winning at Office Politics
By Lynne Curry Question: I lost another opportunity this week, one on which I had my heart set. It involved working on a strategic team with individuals pulled from all areas of the company to develop key initiatives for our future. I had so many ideas of exciting directions we could take that I’m heartsick I lost out. The woman that corporate management selected … [Read more...] about Winning at Office Politics
10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024
Pro Bono Week, sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service, is a national celebration that highlights the outstanding volunteer work lawyers provide to those who cannot afford legal services. It's a week dedicated to recognizing the importance of pro bono work and encouraging attorneys to give back to their communities, such as … [Read more...] about 10 ways your law firm can observe Pro Bono Week 2024