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This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace. Collaboration is often hailed as the key to success in any professional setting, but it’s not always as straightforward as it seems. Many of us unknowingly fall into traps that hinder rather than help our collaborative efforts. Understanding these pitfalls is crucial for truly effective teamwork to take fold. Click through to today's blog to learn 3 common misconceptions about collaboration. #collaboration #teamwork #legal #lawfirm #attorney #lawyer https://lnkd.in/dP7JtaPM

Attention Mid-Career Partners Although summer is winding down and it may feel like work is in a lull until after Labor Day, this actually is a great time to connect with your team and send some positive energy their way. If you’re in the office, taking the team out for drinks or a lunch is a great way to strengthen relationships heading into the busy season of the fall. For those not in the office, sending out a nice email to inspire and reenergize the team is a great approach. It’s the perfect strategy to get everyone on the same page as summer winds down and everyone hits the ground running as autumn arrives. #legal #lawfirm #attorney #lawyer

This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace. Most of us would agree that Warren Buffett’s life is an example of success. He has achieved financial freedom beyond most of our wildest dreams, and yet, he has remained humble. Mr. Buffett is also known for giving advice on how individuals can reach goals and visions of success in their own lives. Warren Buffett recently shed some light on the decisions in his own life that have led him to where he is today. He credits 12 decisions for shaping him and molding his career. Click through to today's blog to learn Warren Buffett's 12 crucial decisions that define true success in life. #success #lawfirm #legal #lawyer #attorney https://lnkd.in/eJ2GG8G4

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work With the Olympics in full swing, the teamwork that is on display from the world class athletes can serve as an inspiration to us in our personal and professional lives. If your team is made up of great people from all four generations who communicate effectively and have accountability to each other and themselves individually, you’ll be in the best possible situation to succeed. It’s true that each generation may have its own expectation on how and where work gets done. But as long as everyone is communicating effectively and leaders are clear in what the expectations of the team are, you’ll be completing client tasks, interacting with various departments and building a happier and stronger team in the long run. Although the teamwork displayed in the Olympics comes to fruition every four years, remember that behind the scenes they have been working day in and day out to showcase their incredible talents. The same rings true for your work team. Teamwork skills need to be fine tuned each and every day to keep moving along the road to success. #teamwork #lawyer #attorney #legal #lawfirm

Getting your mind right , like an Olympian, is key to longer term career success ! #thefutureofwork #Paris2024

This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace. The Paris Olympics are in full swing and there are plenty of reasons to pay attention from a pure competitive and entertainment perspective. The athletes from all over the world have trained day in and day out for the past four years to have a chance at proving themselves to be amongst the world’s best. To say there’s a lot of pressure would be an understatement. Despite the enormous pressure and millions, if not billions of eyes watching around the globe, these athletes dig deep to perform their best when the lights are the brightest. It should serve as an inspiration to all of us that we too, can perform under pressure situations. So how do they train not only their bodies, but their minds to be calm and under control in the most difficult situations? Click through to today's blog to learn 3 lessons on how Olympians master their minds to perform under pressure. #olympics #parisolympics #paris2024 https://lnkd.in/egnNZFyB

Return to Work vs Hybrid - It’s About Productivity As the issue of return to work vs hybrid continues to evolve in Corporate America and in law firms in particular, there’s one theme that is coming into focus: it’s all about productivity. Employers and their managers are redefining what productivity looks like and how it’s measured in a work environment where they don’t physically see their employees every day. The key to overcoming this hurdle is transparency, open communication and accountability between the employer and their employees. Expectations need to be clearly conveyed by employers so employees know what is expected of them. On the flip side, employees need to hold themselves accountable to these expectations and standards. Return to work is not officially dead, but the conversation about how work gets done in today’s world continues to undergo a metamorphosis and it isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ type of discussion. We want to hear from you, what’s your company’s work policy? Are you in the office full time, fully remote, or work on a hybrid schedule? And how do you feel about your company’s work policy? Do you agree with it? Do you feel you and your colleagues are as productive as you can be? What are the challenges and obstacles? What are the benefits and pros to your work arrangement? Leave a comment below! #returntowork #hybridwork #remotework #legal #lawyer #attorney #lawfirm

This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace. Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you set out to achieve a little over 6 months ago? As we recently passed the midway point of 2024, this represents a great moment to take a look back to what your goals were at the outset of the year, to analyze where you’re at in terms of progress, and to make plans to ensure you are successful in the back half of the year. If you’re feeling like you’re not on pace to achieve the goals you set, you are not alone. According to a recent survey, over 80% of people feel they are behind in achieving their resolutions, and more than 50% of people have already given up. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up as well. There’s still plenty of time to right the ship! Click through to today's blog to learn the 3 steps to stay on course with your 2024 resolutions. #resolutions #lawfirm #lawyer #legal #attorney https://lnkd.in/ezqsCbZ9

Why Communication is Key Communication is one of those skills that remains extremely important and yet, many people still overlook how vital it is. Your communication skills are a reflection on yourself, your professionalism and how you respect others. Here are some tips to be a better communicator: • Be clear & concise. This will help avoid misunderstandings and confusion which can save time for everyone involved. • Give timely updates. This helps keep everyone informed about progress, potential delays, or changes in plans, allowing others to adjust their schedules and priorities accordingly. • Set expectations. When people know what to expect and when, they can plan their time more effectively. • Always have respect and consideration. Communicating effectively involves respect for others’ time and efforts. It shows that you value their contributions and are considerate of their schedules. • Provide and receive feedback. This helps individuals and teams improve their processes and performance, leading to better time management and productivity. Do you have any tips to be a better communicator? Leave some advice in the comments below! #communication #communicationskills #lawyer #legal #attorney #lawfirm

This week on The JSA Blog, we’re sharing some news based on what we are seeing in the current marketplace. Recent studies and surveys show that up to 70% of employees feel that learning and development in their organization has room for improvement. Furthermore, these same employees would prefer to “upskill” and take on a new role or additional responsibilities at their current company as opposed to seeking a new job elsewhere. In short, offering opportunities for your employees to learn new skills will help them grow, be more innovative, and will lead to higher retention rates among the talented members of your team. Click through to today's blog to learn 3 strategies for leaders to build a learning culture. #lawfirm #legal #attorney #lawyer https://lnkd.in/emQqhyGz