Yes, Virginia, there is an Internet snark out there who judged me in a passive-aggressive Facebook post. Not to worry. I’ve been judged on Twitter, in a blog post (or three), and God only knows where else as well. I can take it. As I am prone to say, if you don’t have haters, you’re not doing it right. Of course, upon discovery of the post, my first reaction is to want to protect and defend myself, but I have been well trained in leadership and I took a step back to self-reflect. I asked myself a few questions:
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The best business advice I ever got, I got from Joan Rivers
I was so sad yesterday at the passing of Joan Rivers. I remember listening to her comedy albums (yeah, I’m that old) in high school and laughing at jokes that I could relate to — “slide down please” — because they were directed at me, a girl.
I’ve written before about the worst advice I ever got — “Do a good job, Heather, and they will notice you” — which resulted in me being overlooked for a promotion. Needless to say, this lead me to becoming very proactive marketing me in my career.
I read this essay by Ms. Rivers today, Joan Rivers: Why Johnny Carson “Never Ever Spoke to Me Again,” and I got it:
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What Does Your Twitter Profile Say About You??
I’m taking a vacation day, waiting for the “early morning low clouds” to burn off before heading out to the pool, so what better time to catch up on my Twitter Followers and see, well, who should I follow??
I follow people whom I believe would be interested in my message: fellow legal marketers, lawyers,…
Use your blog to tell a story
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Use your blog to tell a story
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Recession or Opportunity?
The current economic conditions have been extremely detrimental to millions of people, and have lead to the shuttering of hundreds of businesses across the country. The legal industry has not been spared.
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Social Networking for Lawyers: A Roadmap to Success
I will be moderating a panel at the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Second Annual Small Firm and Solo Practitioner Conference, June 24-25.
Social Networking For Lawyers: A Roadmap to Success
Thursday, June 25. 9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
In this interactive session we will explore the buzz surrounding social networking and social media tools…
Marketing Advice for Law Students
I came across a great post today by Jim Hassett, author of “Legal Business Development.”
In his current blog post, Marketing advice for Harvard Law School students (Part 1 of 2), Mr. Hassett lays out the scenario facing current law students, whether they are from Harvard, NYU, UCLA or anywhere else:…
Caught in the Law Firm Layoff Wave
Don’t forget the basics
Hey everyone. Sorry for the silence for the past couple days. It’s been a wee bit busy at my firm, and I am working on a proposal, getting ready to launch the first blog, with two and three to follow. We have lots of events coming up, and seminar or two. I’m speaking on an…