By Beth Cline
I know that you move, in that you get from one day to the next (hopefully), but do you really move through your day?

As defined by the dictionary:

Move (verb) : to pass from one place or position to another: to prompt, actuate, or impel to some action

Move is a verb - an action word. And if you're like most, moving through your day is anything BUT action. You might get out bed, only to sit down to eat breakfast, to sit down to get to work, to sit through most of your day. To once again return home, to sit through dinner, a little tv and then horizontal in bed. This might be broken up with an hour or so at the gym or outside...


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Struggling with communication, conflict management, implementing change, or establishing your voice in a room of other leaders?

In this  ONLINE CLASS, we'll teach you how to:
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I've found myself in conversations recently where the dominant word is CHARACTER. In particular, measuring the character of one particular leader or another. Many organizations are struggling with their leaders, which is no surprise as our workplaces are transforming through technology and generations. Character is defined as the moral and mental qualities distinctive to an...



There are so many newsletters to read, experts to listen to, and information to be had in the legal industry. Absorbing all the content is one thing, finding a place to pause for conversation and integration is the next level. Welcome to Leaders' Lab.

The concept is simple: I'll provide the video platform (all you need is a webcam and microphone or telephone) on a specific date and time (see below) with a suggested topic.  The invitation is to bring your questions, comments, or discussion points to the meeting and engage in a lively conversation with other legal leaders. The goal: build relationships, deepen skills, have fun. Your investment: an hour of your time.

September 22nd | 10:00 - 11:00 PST | Partner Retirement
October 20th | 10:00 - 11:00 PST | Time Management

The catch? Yes, there's always a catch, right? To keep the conversation flowing, only 12 people will be included.  So, if you are interested in any of these, respond quickly to secure your spot.  And, if you're interested, but the time slot is completely unworkable for you, email me.  This could be more than one group, who knows?  This is practice and play, for all of us!



By Simon Sinek

Simon Sinek is famous for his TED talk on this subject, so if you aren't going to read this book, check it out here. This book expands on the TED talk to really explore WHY you do what you do. It's a nice opportunity to consider who you inspire and how you inspire them. Two key points:

When you compete against others...



The legal industry crystal ball is no more clear than any other sector, and given the challenges that have arrived in the last few years, we are likely to see more unknowns than many industries in the future. These unknowns emphasize the necessary adaptability and agility skills that are not comfortably common in law firms, and that would be best to start addressing in 2017.

The Nesso consulting model includes nine pillars of successful firms. These build a solid foundation, so the more attention is placed evenly among the pillars, the more success will be achieved.  This doesn't mean even application, rather, we look at these areas for significant gaps to address in maximizing profitability.  Using this lens and current trends, here's what we see happening in the legal industry in 2017...