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Wherever You Invest Your Energy, That Is Your Day: Treat Your Time Like the Luxury Item It Is

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I never know where I will find ideas or take inspiration from for my blog posts. Inspiration for this one came from an unlikely source, Taylor Swift. More specifically it was from something she said on her recent appearance...more

K&L Gates LLP

Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Sheila Murphy, Certified Executive Coach, Business Development Strategist,...

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Sheila Murphy is a certified executive and legal coach who helps professionals accelerate career growth, strengthen leadership skills, and drive business development. She is also the author of Rainmaker Power Moves: The...more

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Dr Karen Kahn of Threshold Advisors on Bridging the Cross-Selling Gap - Passle's CMO Series Podcast

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Law firms continue to struggle with getting their lawyers to cross-sell effectively, leaving significant revenue untapped. The good news is that with the right strategic shift, firms can close the gap between their...more

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The Tech Bros Are Wrong About Law's Future, And That's Good News for Real Lawyers

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Silicon Valley thinks it knows how to fix law. Tech founders pitch me their vision weekly: AI-powered law firms where bots negotiate with bots, where marketing algorithms feed cases directly into language models, where human...more

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Courtney Beauzile of Robins Kaplan on Building High-Performance Marketing & BD Teams in Modern Law Firms - Passle's CMO Series...

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In today’s legal market, mid-size firms are proving they can punch well above their weight, and the secret often lies in bold, strategic marketing leadership. In this episode of the CMO Series Podcast, Charles Cousins speaks...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

These are the six ways thought leadership will support your firm's strategic plan

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains six ways thought leadership can support your firm's strategic plan. 1. By covering issues or developments regarding the...more

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The Art of the Ask: How to Request Business Favors Without Sounding Desperate

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In the world of business, knowing how to ask for help can make or break your professional relationships. Whether you’re seeking an introduction to a key client, requesting a deadline extension, or hoping for mentorship from a...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

What Do You See When You Look in Your Thought Leadership Mirror?

Take a look at what your thought leadership says about you. If you’re not happy with what it says, do something about it. Before we venture out into the world each day, we tend to look at ourselves in the mirror to make...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Treat thought leadership like the compounding asset it is

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains why thought leadership is a compounding asset whose benefits increase in value over time. Those benefits include audience...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

Want to use a positioning cheat code? Try "early bird" thought leadership.

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains what "early bird" thought leadership is and the main benefits it provides attorneys and their law firms. == Learn more...more

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14 Tips for Writing The Perfect Attorney Website Bio

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Your professional bio is more than a formality—it’s often the first impression you leave with potential clients. When someone hires an attorney, they’re not just choosing a service; they’re placing their trust in someone they...more

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

You should be talking about philosophies—not just tactics—in your thought leadership

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) explains the benefits of attorneys talking in their thought leadership about their philosophies regarding solving clients' legal and...more

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Your Law Career Is a House of Cards Without a Book of Business

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Let me tell you a truth that will make every partner at your firm uncomfortable: if you don't have a book of business, you don't have a career. You have a job. And jobs disappear. I've watched brilliant lawyers get shown the...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Diversify or Die: Why Law Firm Attorneys Must Master More Than One Business Development Skill

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If you work in a law firm and don’t understand how to bring in business, you’re leaving your future in someone else’s hands. John Eix explains....more

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Elevate Everyone You Encounter

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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

Copo Strategies + Law Firm Editorial Service

The four reasons why, with thought leadership, the best ability is availability

In this video, Wayne Pollock (Founder of Copo Strategies and the Law Firm Editorial Service) walks through four reasons why, as is the case with sports, with thought leadership, the best ability is availability: -...more

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The Untapped Power of Law Firm Alumni Programs

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In an era where relationships drive business, law firms are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of alumni programs, not just as a goodwill gesture, but as a powerful engine for growth, brand loyalty, and revenue...more

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Thought leadership is more about THIS than about showing off knowledge and wisdom

Effective thought leadership makes clear the people producing it are relevant, not just knowledgeable and wise. Many professionals in the legal and broader professional services worlds misunderstand the purpose of thought...more

Kilpatrick

6 Key Takeaways | Dynamic Thinking for an Interpersonal Edge | From Tension to Teamwork: Real Strategies for Legal Collaboration

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On May 22, 2025, Brodie Erwin (Raleigh litigator) and Colleen Bear (Senior Manager Talent Management and Coach) co-hosted Kilpatrick’s bi-monthly virtual roundtable discussion with in-house counsel. This month’s installment...more

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Six reasons to avoid pop culture references in your thought leadership content

I appreciate the lengths some attorneys are wiling to go to inject creativity into their thought leadership to make it more enjoyable for their audiences to consume. Referencing pop culture or using trendy slang words is a...more

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A Walk with a Friend: Networking Beyond the Conference Room

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In the high-stakes world of business, happily not all professional interactions are confined to conference rooms or phone calls. Sometimes, the most transformative conversations happen during something as seemingly casual as...more

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Building Bridges: How Attorneys Can Leverage Business Development Coaching for Long-Term Growth

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In the competitive legal industry landscape, attorneys often must go beyond providing excellent legal services to thrive. Business development coaching has emerged as a pivotal tool for attorneys aiming to enhance their...more

JD Supra Perspectives

Upping Your Business Development Game is a Powerful Succession Strategy

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If the revenue now brought in by senior partners is not replaced by the time they retire, their firms will inevitably contract. David Wood looks at the importance of BD coaching...more

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Senior Partners are the Golden Ticket for Law Firms

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Coaching younger lawyers on BD is an obvious way to grow future rainmakers, but it should never be limited to partners in the first half of their careers....more

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Ten Key Questions to Ask Your Clients for a Successful Year Ahead

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A new year presents a valuable opportunity to strengthen client relationships and ensure alignment with their evolving needs. As a trusted advisor, it’s essential to proactively engage with clients to understand their goals,...more

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