by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 10, 2016 | Business Success, Continuing Education, Personal Development, Personal Success
It’s an oft-stated problem of business ownership: While you need employees for your company to thrive and grow, actually hiring new employees can be exceedingly expensive. Factor in all the onboarding you have to do to get a new employee up to speed—plus the clipped...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Dec 3, 2015 | Business Success, Continuing Education, Human Resources, Personal Development
Here’s a no-brainer: High stress levels are bad for morale. If your team members are constantly anxious and frazzled, they’re not going to be as energetic or productive in their work. They’re not going to be as motivated or creative. And your retention levels won’t be...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Sep 2, 2015 | Business Success, General, Personal Success, Sales & Branding, Sales Success
There are a lot of law firms in the world—so why should anyone choose yours? In some ways, that’s the fundamental question that all marketing seeks to answer, but the problem of distinction is all the more acute for young firms. When you’re just starting out, you’re...
by Dr. Rick Goodman | Feb 24, 2015 | Business Success, Continuing Education, Human Resources, Personal Development
Legal professionals are required to pursue continuing education credits; taking CLE courses can sometimes seem obligatory, perhaps even burdensome—a hoop to jump through in order to continue practicing law. This attitude is less than helpful, though, and in fact it...
