What Lawyers Don’t Know About Law School in 2021
If in January 2020 someone told me that I’d experience the entirety of my first year of law school via Zoom, I would have laughed at this...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Jun 18, 2021
- 2 min
Business Book Review: "The Biggest Bluff" by Maria Konnikova
"The Biggest Bluff: How I learned to Pay Attention, Master Myself and Win" Maria Konnikova Most people miss the most profound fact about...
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Frederick L Shelton
- May 9, 2021
- 5 min
The Motivational Speakers are Wrong. Hard Work Doesn't Make You Successful
The Motivational Speakers are Wrong. Hard Work Doesn't make You Successful. Working hard isn't the way to become successful. Sometimes I...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
Why You Shouldn't Let Your People Ask You Questions
"A poor boss likes to show off how much he knows. A great boss helps his people grow." FS I've got 26 years of experience in legal...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Apr 20, 2021
- 1 min
30 Second Master Key to Success in Any Business
We train our people on how to build, manage and maintain a High Value Network. The litmus test for whether you've got the right kind...
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Alan Golik
- Apr 12, 2021
- 4 min
How to Focus Better for Work
You’re focused. You’re focused. You’re focused. You’re not. Anddddddd there goes another half hour of doing nothing. We’ve all been there...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Apr 5, 2021
- 2 min
1 Minute Lesson: Learn the Difference Between Marketing and Being Annoying
Shelton's Rule of Three states that virtually everything can be put into one of three categories. Examples include: Positive, Negative...
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Alan Golik
- Apr 1, 2021
- 1 min
JUST IN: BigLaw relieves billable requirements, reduces overhead burden, and increases compensation
Too good to be true? Yes, it is. But don't worry, we have clients with all of these features. Happy April Fool's Day!
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Frederick L Shelton
- Mar 27, 2021
- 4 min
Want Success? Two Tremendous Tips from a Ten Year Old
I was a boy scout when I was ten years old. More accurately, a “cub scout” (I wasn’t old enough to be a boy scout yet). Honestly, I...
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Alan Golik
- Mar 24, 2021
- 4 min
3 Ways the Pandemic Opened Up Legal Eyes
One virus shifted the entire world from business to business and industry to industry. While every one of us were affected, the range of...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
Success is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Success is a Marathon, Not a Sprint You can't build muscle by working out for a week. You can't become a great parent by interacting...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Mar 5, 2021
- 3 min
Book Review: "Extreme Ownership: How the US Navy SEALs Lead and Win" by Jocko Willink
Don’t make excuses. Don’t blame anyone – including your boss, your subordinates, the economy, COVID, politicians or cat videos. There are...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Mar 3, 2021
- 6 min
Virtual Law Firms Part 2: How COVID Proved NewLaw Was Right
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine Prior to COVID, the practice of high-end business law was...
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Aimee Hetzer
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 min
Company Vaccinations - Incentivized vs. Mandatory
The FDA has granted Emergency Use Authorization for two COVID-19 vaccines. As the COVID vaccine continues to get distributed to essential...
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Alex Torres
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
Top 5 Reasons Attorneys Should Include Testimonials Anywhere They Have an Online Presence
Types of Social Proof Although we will only talk about testimonials in this post, it never hurts to know that there are more types of...
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Alan Golik
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
How to Get Started Writing When You Have Writer’s Block
We’ve all hit our own versions of writer’s block before. Whether it’s an essay, a presentation, a blog post, a research article, etc.,...
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Alan Golik
- Feb 4, 2021
- 4 min
Attorneys & Fitness - Journey Tips for Wellness
Working in the legal industry takes a toll on people. This isn’t a hot take, it’s a harsh statistic. According to the Journal of...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Jan 30, 2021
- 4 min
Advanced Leadership Techniques: The Lunchroom Dynamic
I am perhaps the LEAST intimidating boss in the world but… Seriously, no one gets on a call or in a meeting with me, without laughing. My...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Jan 25, 2021
- 6 min
How Attorneys Can Get Clients Through LinkedIn (Beyond the Profile)
Reprinted from the “Shelton Shares” Column in Attorney at Law Magazine Most attorneys know they need to have a LinkedIn profile. The...
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Frederick L Shelton
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
10 Essential Resources for Female Entrepreneurs & Attorneys Thinking of Starting Their Own Firm
As a female, navigating the world of entrepreneurship can be much more of a challenge than it would be if you were male. However, women...
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