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7 Ways to Manage the Midnight Pings

You’re brushing your teeth. Your phone buzzes. It’s your boss. You’re making dinner. Ping. Still your boss.You’re in bed, face mask on, finally relaxed. Ding. Guess who? If your boss seems to believe that email has no off-switch, you’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, the line between “at work” and “off-duty” can blur fast—especially when the … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Manage the Midnight Pings

17 Productivity Tips for Law Office Managers

In the fast-paced world of law, juggling administrative tasks can be a daunting challenge. But don't worry—by prioritizing your daily tasks, organizing your workspace, and leveraging the right tools and strategies, you can turn chaos into order and boost your productivity. Let's dive into practical tips to help you manage your workload effectively and keep your law office … [Read more...] about 17 Productivity Tips for Law Office Managers

Taking Care of Yourself as the Work Pace Ramps Up

January can feel like being thrust into a race after a peaceful stroll. The holidays are over, the inbox is full, and deadlines seem to stack up faster than you can tackle them. As the manager of a busy office, you're often the one holding it all together, but who’s holding you together? Let’s be honest: you can’t take care of your team, your clients, or your office if … [Read more...] about Taking Care of Yourself as the Work Pace Ramps Up

Year-End Reflections: Taking Stock of Your Law Office’s Successes and Challenges

As the end of the year approaches, it’s an ideal time to step back and reflect on your law office’s performance. Year-end reflections provide a valuable opportunity to evaluate what went well, identify areas for growth, and set the stage for a more effective and productive year ahead. By taking an honest inventory of your successes and challenges, you can help your firm thrive … [Read more...] about Year-End Reflections: Taking Stock of Your Law Office’s Successes and Challenges

Reconnecting with Purpose: How to Invite Someone from the Past into Your Career Network

Reaching out to someone you haven’t spoken to in a while can feel a little awkward—but when done with authenticity and a clear sense of purpose, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Whether it’s a former colleague, mentor, or someone you crossed paths with years ago at a conference, reviving an old connection can open new doors and enrich your professional network. As an office … [Read more...] about Reconnecting with Purpose: How to Invite Someone from the Past into Your Career Network

To Make a Point, Use the Body Language that Supports Your Words

Few managers realize that successful communication depends heavily on body language. When people don't get the response they expect, they need to understand that their bodies aren't sending the messages they think they're conveying. Much of the message that gets picked up in a conversation comes from motions and gestures. And it works both ways. A manager has to know body … [Read more...] about To Make a Point, Use the Body Language that Supports Your Words

8 Proven Ways to Totally Destroy Your Credibility as a Manager

A manager can have great knowledge and great skills, but without credibility with both attorneys and staff, don't expect success. What is credibility? It can be defined as "what we do and how we do it that causes others to respect and believe us." The "what-we-do" is the tangible things—the work and its results. The "how-we-do-it" is the behavior that demonstrates a person's … [Read more...] about 8 Proven Ways to Totally Destroy Your Credibility as a Manager

The Benefit of a Wind-Down Ritual

By Camille Stell Transitioning from work to home was never something I had to think about. In the before (pandemic) times, I stepped away from work by getting in my car for an hour commute. I thought about my day, but I also began to naturally transition away from my work mindset. I listened to music or a podcast, I ran errands, or thought about meal planning, and by the … [Read more...] about The Benefit of a Wind-Down Ritual

17 Proofreading Tips for the Law Office

Proofreading is part of your daily work life in a law office and you are probably already an expert. But here are 17 tips and tricks you can use to help you catch every typo, misplaced comma and wrong word. First and best tip is to proofread backwards. Begin at the end and work back through the document paragraph by paragraph or even line by line. This will force you to look … [Read more...] about 17 Proofreading Tips for the Law Office