The Danger of White Noise

The Danger of White Noise

The constant buzz of world events—wars, crises, and political noise—can feel overwhelming, tempting us to tune out entirely. But while setting boundaries is healthy, complete disengagement is risky. Democracies need citizens who stay informed, think critically, and participate. Instead of letting white noise drown out what’s important, we can choose to be present, filtering distractions to focus on the issues that matter most. In turbulent times, resilience and responsibility are essential—not to absorb every headline, but to stay engaged where it counts.

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Redefining Lawyer Success Across Generations

* This is a reprint of my first article for the ABA's Law Practice Today Magazine in the "Transitions" issue, July 2024. Many thanks to the Editors for permission to publish it here. Summary Slowing down and focusing on effective communication,...

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How to Get Staff To Do What you Need Them To Do

How to Get Staff To Do What you Need Them To Do

"I just wish they would do their job!" Linda was pretty frustrated with her assistant, Nancy. There was plenty of work to do and she felt like Nancy was not as productive as she could be. Linda was so busy with her own work that she didn't have time to manage them....

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Why Aren’t You Delegating?

Why Aren’t You Delegating?

Your to-do list is packed full of more stuff than you'll ever complete. You're stressed out because you feel like you need to be everything to everyone - everywhere all the same time. You're so busy with what's right in front of you that work you know you must do...

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