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TED Talks, short lectures and presentations, exploded into the online zeitgeist over a decade ago. They’ve captivated the world with talks by famous people like Bill Gates and Stephen Hawking, and catapulted speakers like Brené Brown and Amy Cuddy into the spotlight.
In under 18...

Emails are the easiest way for grandpa to send you political memes, to annoy friends with long threads about upcoming birthdays, and keep in touch with colleagues and clients. Whether you love them or hate them, emails are a daily part of any attorney’s life.
Here’s a short list...

First impressions play a key role in shaping our opinions of other people. As a young attorney starting out in this competitive business, you cannot afford to make a negative first impression.
According to Harvard scholar Amy Cuddy, there are two crucial judgments people make when they first...

We’d like to think that lawyers and law firms always do the right thing. The unfortunate truth is that lawyers are capable of bad behavior just like anyone else—and that includes sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is a persistent problem at law firms, which is just now coming to the...

Harvard professor Amy Cuddy has done extensive research into the development of an executive presence. Hailed in the media as the ultimate “body language hacker,” Cuddy is the author of New York Times bestseller, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. Her TED...

An attorney’s vocal impact is key to developing their competitive edge. This is particularly important when you are young and often surrounded by professionals who are more experienced than you. Every chance at speaking is also a chance to prove that you can speak authoritatively, lead, and...

Common Mistakes and Best Practices for Work-related Apologies
Some people apologize too much. Others don’t apologize enough. As a young professional, it is important to strive for a balance that takes you as far as possible from those two undesirable extremes.
As attorneys, we...

You’ve probably seen or at least heard of TED Talks, the viral educational videos featuring speeches by authors, experts, and researchers. But have you considered how they can help you in your career?
For those that may not know the history -- TED was founded in 1984 as a conference...

It takes much more than legal skill to become a successful lawyer. Soft skills and business acumen are just as important to your career, yet these topics are rarely, if ever, taught in law school. If you want to improve these abilities, the onus is on you to make it happen.
Luckily, you...

Confidence: A skill you can develop through intentional practice
Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her....