Get Off the Carousel: Breaking Free from Unproductive Cycles
This weekend is the annual city festival in our town. Every year since the kids were small, we stop by, eat some “fair food”, check out the vendors, and let the kids ride a few carnival rides.
This got me thinking...
Being Remembered for How You Made Them Feel: The Role of EQ in Legal Practice
Greetings from Franklin Grove, IL (population about 900)!
I'm currently here for my 30th high school reunion, and I can’t wait to see my classmates tomorrow for a BBQ get-together and bonfire (thank...
Explosive, bright ideas: emotional regulation and legal success
I hope you're all enjoying the summer as much as we are in my family!
I’m at the Professional Development Consortium (PDC) conference in San Diego, but I wanted to pop into your inbox and share a personal...
A mid-year reset for lawyers and legal professionals
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July - so here is an advance “Happy Fourth of July!” since you are hopefully out of the office tomorrow relaxing a bit.
Before I check out for a long weekend of fireworks, s’mores around...
How a healthy apology shows emotional intelligence and leadership
Let’s face it – saying “I’m sorry” isn’t always easy.
But have you ever noticed how powerful those two little words can be? Apologizing isn’t just about etiquette; it can show...
The important difference between productive and busy
It’s not lost on me that during one fo the busiest weeks I’ve had in my business, yesterday, June 20, was World Productivity Day—a day dedicated to celebrating and promoting the importance of productivity in our lives...
Navigating political conversations in the workplace with emotional intelligence
I’m writing this to you from my hometown of Franklin Grove, Illinois (population 950). I’m here visiting my family for Father’s Day weekend, so I get to see both my dad and mom, but also my...
My trip and fall left a lasting impression - not in a good way!
Last week, my neighbors moved away after several years of living up the street. Although we didn't know each other well, we occasionally encountered each other at neighborhood gatherings. They certainly seemed nice enough, and...
Celebrating and navigating seasons of change!
This weekend, our home will be bustling with excitement (and a bit of chaos) as we celebrate a significant milestone in our family: our two younger children are both graduating from high school!
As we prepare for their graduation party at our...
How to embrace rest to be at your best!
As Memorial Day weekend approaches here in the United States, many of us in the legal profession are gearing up for a much-needed break. This long holiday weekend isn't just a time to honor and remember those who have served; it's also an opportunity...
Joy Matters: A Legal Professional’s Guide to Finding Delight in Small Things
I’ve been trying to see the Northern Lights for years. I have an app to alert me when a sighting is possible. I’m in the “Aurora Chasers” Facebook group. Every time I’d hear the...
Reasons to Embrace Well-Being Week and How To Do It
Happy May! I can’t believe it’s already May and the first four months of the year are complete. At the beginning of the year, Well-Being Week in Law felt so far away, but now it's right around the corner.
Next week...
