Nov 15 2013
Tweet Hello everyone, happy Friday! Here is a great article from the NALS (the association for legal professionals) that gives tips to improve law firm billing productivity. Keep reading for some great tips and strategies below: “Tips to Improve Law Firm Billing Productivity By Loretta Ruppert, Senior Director-Marketing LexisNexis Billing productivity is central to any …
Nov 13 2013
Tweet Hello everyone! Could you use a grammar refresher? Check out the article below from Legal Secretary Journal to jog your memory on using apostrophes correctly: “Using Apostrophes By Judith Di-Castri One of the most popular questions from our writing and grammar courses is “Can you have an apostrophe after an s?” And of course, as …
Nov 11 2013
Tweet Happy Monday everyone! Sometimes it’s difficult to bite your tongue, but it is a very important skill to learn. Check out this informative article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Don’t Blurt It Out! By Des Whitehorn You know how it goes – your brain thinks it, and out it pops before you realize it. Sometimes …
Nov 08 2013
Tweet Are you a stress-ball? Sometimes (or most times) life can be stressful. Do you want to learn how to manage your stress better? Then check out this article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Good Stress Management Skills Stress can work for us or against us. Management of stress at the right level for us …
Nov 06 2013
Tweet If you constantly find yourself taking on others’ responsibilities you might be a control freak! Learn how to do more of your own work and let others do theirs. Check out the article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Do More of Your Own Work By Des Whitehorn Do you sometimes end up doing tasks that …
Nov 04 2013
Tweet Everyone deals with issues at work at some point or the other. When you think about the fact that we spend most of our days at work, it makes sense that issues would pop up. Check out this article by Legal Secretary Journal for tips on dealing with issues and confrontations in a positive …
Nov 01 2013
Tweet Are you looking for more respect in your work environment? If so, this article from Legal Secretary Journal may help: “Gaining Respect at Work By Michael Hall Some office environments are not for the faint of heart, where it can be hard not to feel self-conscious or awkward, even if you are a confident person …
Oct 30 2013
Tweet Good morning everyone! Sometimes dealing with negative people is really difficult. The constant complaining and pessimistic comments can really bring you down. Check out these tips from Legal Secretary Journal to help: “Dealing With Negative People By Sarah Jeffrey-Gray We spend more time at work than at home with our family or out with …
Oct 28 2013
Tweet There is value in asking questions. Not only does it show interest and focus, but it also helps you understand more! Check out this article from Legal Secretary Journal below: “Questioning for Understanding ‘Seek first to understand, then to be understood.’ This is just one of the habits of highly effective people taken …
Oct 25 2013
Tweet Happy Friday readers! If the title is a bit confusing to you, think of it this way: put off putting things off! Do you want to get better at staying focused and getting your tasks done instead of “doing them later”? Check out the article below from Legal Secretary Journal: “Overcoming Procrastination By Des Whitehorn …