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3 Ways the Pandemic Opened Up Legal Eyes

Alan Golik

Mar 24, 20214 min read

3 Ways the Pandemic Opened Up Legal Eyes

One virus shifted the entire world from business to business and industry to industry. While every one of us were affected, the range of...

Frederick L Shelton

Mar 14, 20212 min read

Success is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

Success is a Marathon, Not a Sprint You can't build muscle by working out for a week. You can't become a great parent by interacting...

Book Review: "Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy SEALs Lead and Win" by Jocko Willink

Frederick L Shelton

Mar 5, 20213 min read

Book Review: "Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy SEALs Lead and Win" by Jocko Willink

Don’t make excuses. Don’t blame anyone – including your boss, your subordinates, the economy, COVID, politicians or cat videos. There are...

Virtual Law Firms Part 2: How COVID Proved NewLaw Was Right

Frederick L Shelton

Mar 3, 20216 min read

Virtual Law Firms Part 2: How COVID Proved NewLaw Was Right

Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine Prior to COVID, the practice of high-end business law was...

Company Vaccinations - Incentivized vs. Mandatory

Aimee Hetzer

Mar 2, 20213 min read

Company Vaccinations - Incentivized vs. Mandatory

The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines. As the COVID vaccine continues to get distributed to essential...

Top 5 Reasons Attorneys Should Include Testimonials Anywhere They Have an Online Presence

Alex Torres

Feb 25, 20212 min read

Top 5 Reasons Attorneys Should Include Testimonials Anywhere They Have an Online Presence

Types of Social Proof Although we will only talk about testimonials in this post, it never hurts to know that there are more types of...

How to Get Started Writing When You Have Writer’s Block

Alan Golik

Feb 12, 20213 min read

How to Get Started Writing When You Have Writer’s Block

We’ve all hit our own versions of writer’s block before. Whether it’s an essay, a presentation, a blog post, a research article, etc.,...

Attorneys & Fitness - Journey Tips for Wellness

Alan Golik

Feb 4, 20214 min read

Attorneys & Fitness - Journey Tips for Wellness

Working in the legal industry takes a toll on people. This isn’t a hot take, it’s a harsh statistic. According to the Journal of...

Advanced Leadership Techniques: The Lunchroom Dynamic

Frederick L Shelton

Jan 30, 20214 min read

Advanced Leadership Techniques: The Lunchroom Dynamic

I am perhaps the LEAST intimidating boss in the world but… Seriously, no one gets on a call or in a meeting with me, without laughing. My...

Frederick L Shelton

Jan 25, 20216 min read

How Attorneys Can Get Clients Through LinkedIn (Beyond the Profile)

Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine Most attorneys know they need to have a LinkedIn profile. The...

10 Essential Resources for Female Entrepreneurs & Attorneys Thinking of Starting Their Own Firm

Frederick L Shelton

Jan 20, 20212 min read

10 Essential Resources for Female Entrepreneurs & Attorneys Thinking of Starting Their Own Firm

As a female, navigating the world of entrepreneurship can be much more of a challenge than it would be if you were male. However, women...

15 Health Apps for Busy & Stressed Attorneys During COVID

Idara Hampton

Dec 4, 20208 min read

15 Health Apps for Busy & Stressed Attorneys During COVID

Health apps are a great way to monitor and improve your health whether you’re working remotely or from an office. The COVID Era has the...

2 Quick Tips to Help Prevent "COVID Business Habits"

Frederick L Shelton

Nov 27, 20202 min read

2 Quick Tips to Help Prevent "COVID Business Habits"

I just had a meeting with a young attorney seeking work. He was dressed in a hoodie and behind him was a living room, that was in need of...

Should a Business Attorney Move During the COVID Era?

Frederick L Shelton

Nov 1, 20204 min read

Should a Business Attorney Move During the COVID Era?

The COVID Era has thrown the legal profession of law under the microscope. Clients are reexamining the value they’re getting from...

Alan Golik

Oct 20, 20202 min read

True Meaning of Success

"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest...

Stop Going To Motivational Seminars and Get to Work!

Frederick L Shelton

Oct 8, 20204 min read

Stop Going To Motivational Seminars and Get to Work!

Early this year, I needed a mental boost. Like so many of us, the COVID Era had been tough on me, emotionally. Even though I've been fine...

5 Strategies for Busy Professionals to Avoid Burnout

Julie Morris

Oct 4, 20203 min read

5 Strategies for Busy Professionals to Avoid Burnout

You love your job and are passionate about your work, but lately you’ve had a hard time focusing. You’ve missed things and made errors in...

A 1 Minute Key to Rainmaking Success From a Tennis Coach

Frederick L Shelton

Oct 1, 20203 min read

A 1 Minute Key to Rainmaking Success From a Tennis Coach

"Does the player who gives every ounce of effort they've got during the tennis match, win? No.

Don't Be a Deer in the COVID-19 Headlights

Frederick L Shelton

Jul 31, 20202 min read

Don't Be a Deer in the COVID-19 Headlights

I'm a member of several FB groups that have little or nothing to do with what I do.

Why the 20 Hour Week is Now as Important as the 50+ Hour Week - A Two Minute Guide to the COVID Era

Frederick L Shelton

Jul 31, 20202 min read

Why the 20 Hour Week is Now as Important as the 50+ Hour Week - A Two Minute Guide to the COVID Era

Let's be clear about COVID-19: This is going to be a marathon, not a sprint.

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