Laurie Robinson Haden | Winter 2025 Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s embedded in the way we work, analyze, and make decisions every single day. From contract automation and predictive litigation tools to real-time compliance scanning, AI is transforming the legal profession at an unprecedented rate. But here’s the truth: AI may […]
As temperatures rise, productivity often drops. The summer slump is real. Many professionals find it harder to stay focused during the warm months, whether due to upcoming vacations, a lighter workload, or simply a more relaxed atmosphere in the office. As a leader, your challenge is keeping employees engaged without micromanaging or adding unnecessary pressure.
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Why Elite Executives Track Wins in Real Time to Stay Ahead In high-performance environments—whether in a Fortune 100 company or a top-tier law firm—waiting until Q4 to prepare for your performance review is a strategic misstep. By that point, the narrative has already been formed by others, by perception, or worse, by silence. The executives
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Dressing for success is more than just looking good—it’s about commanding respect, exuding confidence, and positioning yourself for leadership. Yet, in today’s workplaces, many professionals struggle with what’s considered appropriate, modern, and effective when it comes to career advancement. While it’s true that your skills, experience, and work ethic matter most, your appearance plays a
Laurie Robinson Haden | Winter 2025 Boardrooms today face increasing pressure to diversify, modernize, and navigate complex legal, regulatory, and ethical challenges. Executive lawyers, especially those with an enterprise perspective, business fluency, and strategic vision, are uniquely positioned to add value at the board level. But landing that first board seat requires more than legal
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Professional women are no strangers to packed calendars, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to always be productive. Even when vacation days are available, many hesitate to take them—worried about falling behind, seeming less committed, or leaving their teams short-handed. But here’s the truth: Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. Studies show that taking time
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Media exposure isn’t just for celebrities or Fortune 500 CEOs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, industry expert, or professional, media visibility can elevate your credibility, expand your reach, and create new opportunities. Yet many people shy away from seeking media attention, believing they need a PR team or viral fame to get noticed. The reality?
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Many people hesitate to share their achievements, fearing they’ll come across as boastful or self-absorbed. They downplay their skills, let others take credit, or believe that hard work alone will get them noticed. But here’s the truth—if people don’t know what you bring to the table, they can’t offer you opportunities. Marketing yourself isn’t about
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Samantha had just wrapped up a major project at work—one that saved her company millions of dollars. In the final meeting, her manager praised the team, but no one acknowledged her leadership. Instead of speaking up, she smiled politely, letting the moment pass. Later, a male colleague took credit for part of her work in
Maya was exhausted. Between managing work deadlines, school drop-offs, meal planning, and remembering every little detail—doctor’s appointments, birthday parties, permission slips—she felt like she was constantly running on empty. Her husband helped, but somehow, she was still the one keeping track of everything. No one told her that parenthood came with an invisible workload—one that
