After you post a LinkedIn update that conveys content you’re really interested in and the update is liked by others, what do you do? Do you contact those who liked your update to learn more about them and carry on…
Would you like a faster way to type text you often use in your LinkedIn invitations to connect? Or to include hashtags you repeatedly use in a Twitter chat or in your Instagram posts? Or maybe there’s a phrase you…
During my presentations, consultations, and coffees, I repeatedly remind lawyers to integrate online efforts with offline efforts to reap the rewards of using social media. Why? Social media is only one tool in a lawyer’s networking, marketing, and business development…
Can networking in person actually be enjoyable? Can social media really improve your networking efforts? Based on my personal experience, yes! I’ve found that relationships can grow from getting to know what someone posts and engages with on social media,…
Especially with the prevalence, ease of sharing, and power of visuals on social media and the internet, it’s important to be aware of some copyright issues when using social media to promote yourself. You wouldn’t want to receive a notice…
Did you notice your LinkedIn profile looks different? There is no better time than now to review and update it. Below I set out some of the changes you’ll notice when you look at your LinkedIn profile on desktop. Before reading…
Would you like to learn a simple tool to speak and write more effectively? After learning what this tool is, take a minute to apply it to your next client call or email, or drafting of a blog post or…
Calling all lawyers — make March the month you do something to help advance women in the legal profession. Every action towards advancement could ignite a significant change, whether within yourself, your firm, or the legal profession. There are many…
Required reading for all lawyers and law students: “Guthrie’s Guide to Better Legal Writing” by lawyer and writer Neil Guthrie. This book isn’t just about legal writing. It also helps lawyers market themselves. Effective writing is one aspect of effective…
Are you revealing something personal about yourself on social media? Doing so could make you more memorable. That personal reference may be something that differentiates you from others, or captures someone’s interest to continue looking at your profile and maybe…