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Never Be Blindsided by an Unexpected Question Again

Never Be Blindsided by an Unexpected Question Again

In moments of stress, our minds often cloud, leading us to think out loud and ramble in response to unexpected questions. To handle such situations better, the article suggests listening carefully, paraphrasing the question to buy time, and considering whether it’s appropriate to answer immediately. This approach helps create clearer, more focused responses instead of rushed, unorganized ones.

Susan Slifer and Joel Barolsky Join Edge

Susan Slifer and Joel Barolsky Join Edge

2022 was a very good year for Edge International for many reasons but clearly the highlights included the addition from Australia and the USA of two of the most amazing professionals to add to our global team of Principals.

Leadership: Agility in the Face of Fragility

Leadership: Agility in the Face of Fragility

Leaders who ignore the fragility of themselves and those with whom they interact may soon realize that complacency leads to anxiety or panic.

From Partnership to Prosperity

From Partnership to Prosperity

Some new partners will deceive themselves into dismissing the importance of collateral skills on the grounds that the only issue for a good lawyer is technical expertise.I contend that such expertise is necessary but not sufficient. Those who ignore skills do so at their peril—and risk joining the under-appreciated, who mutter how unfair clients can be.

Virtual Coffee Breaks

Virtual Coffee Breaks

Reaching out to clients and colleagues while working remotely can seem awkward, especially if there is no apparent reason for doing so.  The value of connecting during this time is in preserving and enhancing relationships by showing genuine care.

Client Remote Working Outreach — Managing Partner Checklist

Client Remote Working Outreach — Managing Partner Checklist

Managing Partners: Capitalize on your firm’s opportunity to enhance your outreach program to clients

Remote Working Checklist for Managing Partners

Remote Working Checklist for Managing Partners

Topics from actual counseling sessions with managing partners that will help you prioritize the the key elements of Remote Working

Time-Sensitive Heads-Up re: SERIOUS CYBER THREAT

Time-Sensitive Heads-Up re: SERIOUS CYBER THREAT

Here is a checklist of recommended actions for your firm to take right now to avoid or manage a ransomware attack.

The Focus Challenge – Part 3: Your Family

The Focus Challenge – Part 3: Your Family

Obviously, giving zero percent attention to the family is neither healthy nor sustainable, but I suspect it happens more often than we’d like to believe.

The Focus Challenge – Part 2: Your Clients

The Focus Challenge – Part 2: Your Clients

1. The Legal Matter Here are some of the essential lessons I have learned after several decades of listening closely to clients, conducting my own research, and reading a myriad of surveys and research studies by others: a) Clients do not have legal problems. They have personal or business problems that may require them to […]