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Five ways to acknowledge (and thank) your best clients this holiday season

It’s the little things that matter most.  As we begin to close out 2014, take a moment to consider how far a little

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Principled Based Business – Golden State Foods Leads by Example

Given all the unfortunate and unethical human atrocities in the world today, I was moved by John Page’s article from the ACC website

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LinkedIn – Two Simple Ways to Keep in Touch With Your Network

I recently reconnected with a college classmate through LinkedIn.  As much as I advocate the use of LinkedIn for all attorneys, I was

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Video messaging: A powerful example from the “ice bucket challenge”

We’ve all seen it.  It’s everywhere.  But how did it happen?  Convincing friends, family or colleagues to pour a bucket of ice water

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Closing Business: First Understand the Four Stages of a Business Relationship

Just knowing people isn’t enough in today’s competitive legal market.  I often hear from clients, “she’ll definitely call me if she ever has

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The Changing Legal Industry – Another Lesson from Steve Jobs

Markets change and markets evolve.  The legal industry is no exception.  Managing those changes can be painful, so here’s another great lesson from

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Graduation Day – A Lesson from Steve Jobs

My son graduated from college two weeks ago.  As I listened to the commencement speech, I was reminded of an article, which heralded

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Lessons from “The Profit”

Have you seen CNBC’s show The Profit?  If not, I highly recommend you take in an episode or two.  Marcus Lemonis is an

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Mind Share Equals Market Share

Given the exorbitant cost of television advertising during major events like the Final Four, Winter Olympics or the Super Bowl, have you ever

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What’s APP?

Bracewell & Giuliani recently announced a Fracking App called Shale Play. It’s one of the most creative value propositions I’ve seen in a

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