“I’ve built an entire practice on being responsive.”

I think a lot of barristers and senior lawyers relate to that.

Because re...

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Video: You let it in.

You let it in.

Interruptions.
“Quick questions.”
“Urgent.”

Now everything gets your time.

And your work—

waits.

→ You Wo...

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I’m on a 25-day cruise (Brisbane to Seattle).

I chose “Anytime dining.”

First night, there’s a line to get a table.

Mi
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VIDEO: The Email You Must Never Send.

Most barristers and lawyers have drafted an email that felt very satisfying to write.

Usually, after someone has been combativ...

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Most barristers and senior lawyers know what needs to be done.

The real issue is having the conviction to do it.

To make the un...

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Whenever someone finds out I’m a barrister, there’s usually a remark.

Sometimes a lawyer joke.
Sometimes, a story about a lawye...

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Video: Are you choosing how you practice and lead...or just inherited it?

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VIDEO: People not shifting? More legal skills won't fix it.

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79% of barristers and lawyers in a poll I ran chose legal expertise, experience or results as the sign of a high-performing l...

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