Category Archives: Personal Development

Be Careful What You Hate

For Valentine’s Day, everyone is talking about love.  I am not much of a “me too” writer, so today’s post is about hate.  I am a believer that the line between love and hate is fine.  They are both very passionate emotions, which is why we must be careful what we hate. I am referring…

So You Think Your Paralegal Job Is Secure?

Paralegals,  here is your wake-up call… If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, read the rest of this post – seriously. Have you grown apathetic toward your work?  Do you make careless mistakes frequently?  Have you stopped striving to be the very best at what you do?  Are you annoyed by every assignment you…

VIDEO – Paralegal Career Tip – How To Get More Substantive Work

One of the top complaints I hear from paralegals is that their supervising attorneys are not utilizing the paralegal’s  full potential.  This scenario leads to boredom, frustration, and  low job satisfaction.  It is a lose-lose, for the paralegal and the firm.  Today I am going to share three ways to help you get more substantive…

Proud To Be A Crusader

One of my dearest, longtime friends recently called me a crusader.  My immediate mental image was of a knight on horseback waving a flag.  When I asked her why she called me that she said it was because I like to talk about ideas.  This is absolutely true, but I was not sure it qualified…