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I had coffee with a managing partner last week who made an observation that stuck with me. He said he could predict which attorneys in his firm would become rainmakers by watching how they treated the receptionist, the...more
As an attorney, I often focus on the immediate task at hand – reviewing the revised document from opposing counsel, the brief due next week, the client meeting tomorrow, or the upcoming deposition. Over time I’ve learned that...more
Former Obama speechwriters Cody Keenan and Terry Szuplat opened the 2025 Legal Marketing Association (LMA) Annual Conference (#LMA25) with a keynote that brought this attendee to her feet once or twice. Moderated masterfully...more
Last week, many people tuned in to hear former President Barack Obama speak during an hour-long fireside chat filled with thoughtful insights and meaningful advice. What many don’t know is that this powerful conversation took...more
For years, legal marketing and business development (MBD) teams have fought against the perception that they are cost centers—essential, but not central to a law firm’s success....more
If you’re not nailing the introductions to your thought leadership articles, good luck getting your audience to stay long enough to skim, let alone read, your articles - Far too many professionals, including attorneys,...more
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As lawyers, we’re taught to prioritize precision, intellect, and ambition. These traits help us succeed, but they can also become strict taskmasters. The relentless grind — especially for those of us operating under the...more
Let me tell you something straight – mediocrity is a choice, and excellence is a habit. I’ve spent my career watching companies rise and fall, and the one constant separator between success and failure is the relentless...more
On January 9, 2025, Joe Dowdy (Raleigh Partner) and Colleen Bear (Senior Manager Talent Management and Coach) hosted the first of Kilpatrick’s monthly virtual roundtable discussions with in-house counsel to develop strategies...more
In a world where time is the one resource we can’t reclaim, understanding its true value is transformative. Imagine this: your time is worth $400,000 per minute. What would change in your life if you adopted this mindset?...more
Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell...more