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Are you spending enough time on the stuff that will help you make partner?
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Are you spending enough time on the stuff that will help you make partner?

Very often we find that people’s career’s stall because they are not spending time on the stuff that matters. Very often the ‘stuff that matters’ is not the immediate client day job stuff, but the investment for the future stuff. As you move from being a trainee or newly qualified member of staff through to…

9 easy non-verbal signals which mean all is not going well
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9 easy non-verbal signals which mean all is not going well

In our recent blog series on how to navigate your firm’s politics successfully (part 1, part 2, part 3), we talked about the need to learn to read non-verbal body language. Very often it is a person’s body language, which will give the greatest clues to their state of mind. The skill of reading non-verbal body language can…

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What’s the best way to build your client portfolio?

How do you attract clients? This is normally one of the first questions I ask my clients. After all, many of my clients are working with me to help them build their client portfolio. However, it is amazing how many of my clients are trusting to luck for the phone to ring. Luck or hope…

How to spot when you are giving mixed messages to your team

How to spot when you are giving mixed messages to your team

Mixed messages can cause confusion, demotivation and waste hours that a small firm can’t afford. Yet, staff often complain about mixed messages from their boss. How can you ensure you’re not guilty of giving out mixed messages? Mixed messages can cause staff to feel confusion, anger, and tend to reduce productivity. When working with the…

7 mindset shifts you will need to make to be known as a rainmaker

This is taken from a transcription of our recent webinar “How to become a rainmaker when you are known as a great technician”. John Moss discussed the mindset shifts you will need to make to become known as a rainmaker. John Moss (JM): I’m always hesitant when we start to talk about this, I think…

Which mistakes are you making that are stopping you becoming a rainmaker?

This blogpost is taken from the transcript of our recent webinar ” how to become a rainmaker when you are known as a great technician”. John Moss and Heather Townsend were asked to name the main mistakes people make that stop then from becoming a rainmaker. JM:    Two things; mistake number one is not…

5 mistakes great candidates make on the way to partnership
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5 mistakes great candidates make on the way to partnership

You’ve spent years building your career. Strong financials, great client relationships, partners telling you you’re on track. You’re in touching distance of partnership – maybe 3 months away, maybe 15 months away. This should be the exciting final stretch. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: this is exactly when some of the best candidates accidentally derail themselves….

The “Peace of Mind” Test: Do your partners think you are ready for partnership
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The “Peace of Mind” Test: Do your partners think you are ready for partnership

Do you ever wonder why partners seem hesitant about your progression despite your strong performance? Here’s the truth: it’s not about your technical ability or billable hours. It’s about something partners call the “peace of mind test” – would they sleep soundly knowing you’re handling their top client while they’re on holiday, or would they…

Stop waiting to build your network of introducers
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Stop waiting to build your network of introducers

Are you waiting until you make partner to start building your referral network? Do you struggle to get referrals from your contacts because they don’t really understand what you do? If you’re wondering when the right time is to start nurturing relationships that could send work your way, this episode will change how you think…

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Don’t make this mistake – here’s how to build the right relationships

You can work 60-hour weeks, say yes to every request, and still get overlooked for promotion. Why? Because it’s not about pleasing everyone, it’s about building strong relationships with the right people. In this episode of the How to Make Partner Podcast, Heather Townsend explains why political savvy means going deep with 10–15 influential partners,…

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