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Why Knowing Your ‘Why’ Changes Everything
- 04 December 2023
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- by Stephen Le
“What do you do as a lawyer?” “I argue for a living.” “Why do you do that?” Pause. “To save the world.” There is a running joke about how lawyers are the only people who meet crying people and make them cry even harder after giving them a solution… and the bill. Jokes aside, I’ve asked many friends and colleagues this age-old “why did you become a lawyer?” question, and in essence, most of the answers,...
The Art of Being the ‘Bad Guy’ for Your Team’s Good
- 01 November 2023
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- by Stephen Le
Nobody likes to be the ‘bad guy’, but when the time calls for it, someone has to play that role. Let’s be clear, though: being the ‘bad guy’ doesn’t involve being rude, abusive, or unreasonable. These behaviors are unquestionably unacceptable in any context. I’m talking about making tough calls even when they are unpopular, having difficult conversations when it’s uncomfortable, and putting in sacrifices that are unseen yet necessary for the good of the company. If...
A Great Manager’s Most Important Habit
- 04 July 2023
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- by Jim Harter (Gallup)
The employee experience begins and ends with the manager. To be more exact, an employee’s conversations with their manager define their employee experience. A damaging conversation with their manager can be the flame that sets fire to that person’s entire employee experience. But the opposite is just as true. Effective and personal conversations engage employees, keep them excited about their job, and improve their performance and wellbeing. Read the full write up here: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/505370/great-manager-important-habit.aspx
9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2023 and Beyond
- 15 March 2023
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- by Harvard Business Review
Here are the 9 workplace trends that highlight the areas of work that leaders must focus on in 2023 (based on Gartner research). “Organizations continue to face significant challenges: a competitive talent landscape, an exhausted workforce, and pressure to control costs amid a looming economic downturn. How employers respond could determine whether they are an employer of choice.” – Harvard Business Review We share more tips and insights in the PDF below:
7 Unique Things About the Legal Profession
- 17 January 2023
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- by Stephen Le
What is it truly like to be a lawyer? We spill the beans on 7 things you may not know behind closed doors. We recognise every job carries with it its unique challenges. We are not complaining, just sharing the ins and outs of the job. Read more here: https://letranlaw.com/insights/legal-profession-behind-closed-door/
Reflections On 2022 And What’s Next?
- 30 December 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Before the fireworks go off…and before we hit the reset button, it’s so important to reflect. Taking stock of the year is a discipline I hold onto every year no matter how chaotic it gets. Where do we begin? 2021 was tough, but I decided early on that we’re going to make 2022 our best year yet…and it did not disappoint. Investing in the best IT infrastructure available I am really proud to say that we...
You Need Your Independent Directors – More Than You Think
- 30 November 2022
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- by Stephen Le
No one likes a party pooper After fighting tooth and nail to get a deal momentum going, it’s natural for management to want these hard-fought deals to float through the board with little to no questions. No need for celebration or appreciation, just a big bright green light. After all, “the team” has thought this through and “we” have all the bases covered. The last thing anyone would want at this point is an unexpected detour...
Obsessed With Building Systems. Are You?
- 29 October 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Every business is the sum of its systems. Indeed, systems are to businesses what foundations are to homes. When you break down that massive system (which is your business), do you find the cogs of the many smaller systems running in sweet harmony? No matter how big or small your business is, systems and processes can help you get bigger, faster. As a business owner, I am obsessed with designing new systems and maintaining old ones...
Stop Quiet Firing, the Real Culprit Behind Quiet Quitting
- 29 September 2022
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- by Stephen Le
We’ve all seen it happen, haven’t we? A sudden role change..a move to a newly created role to look after “special projects”. A role with little opportunities and little impact… a dead end. Basically a sly move to communicate what needs to be said out loud without actually saying it. That’s dirty and that’s quiet firing. Read between the lines For many years, quiet firing had been quietly embraced as an acceptable corporate practice; a way...
Name Your Core Strengths. If You Can’t, You’re Distracted.
- 05 September 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Losing to a goldfish Fun fact: Did you know that the average attention span of a goldfish is 9 seconds, while the attention span of an average person in 2022 is 8 seconds? That’s what data scientists and media analysts believe is now the average consumer attention span. Yes…it’s that bad. Distraction presents itself in many forms We are exposed to more distractions today than ever before. There are auditory distractions, like the drilling going on...
You’re Born an Original, Don’t Die a Copy
- 27 July 2022
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- by Stephen Le
Were you a rebel? Most of us grew up learning to stand in line and follow the crowd. Our teachers looked approvingly at us when we…behaved. But who remembers the good kids? Teachers only remember the ones who tested their limits. The rebels, so to speak, with much affection in fact! Most of the time anyway. Now, well into our adulthood, having had so much of that mindset inculcated in us, suddenly, we’re told to “be...
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