Sustainable dispute resolution for high-stakes workplaces
Traumatic experiences never really leave us. They become part of us and influence our responses to situations that remind us of them. Initially, this happens largely without our consent. Over time, …
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In business, success is often seen as a result of outpacing others. We compete to show our importance, if not our dominance. Yet few of us licensed professionals invested our time, money, and energy …
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When many people think of licensed professionals, they imagine solo practitioners working in isolation, not collaboration among multiple lawyers across different boutique firms with varying …
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DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of a workers compensation claim. It does not contain legal advice, and there is no guarantee that any of the actions detailed will generate a similar or …
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Several years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a concrete plant. Not only was the manufacturing process fascinating, it deepened my respect for the business and the industry in which it operates. …
[Read more...] about Effective Employee Management: Lessons from a Concrete Manufacturer
When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …
[Read more...] about Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees
Growing up poor in Kentucky, I was the youngest of three daughters raised by a single mother who managed to support us on about $70 a week. Despite our financial struggles, my mother instilled in me …
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To protect workers in New York City (NYC), the NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces several laws, including: Mandatory posting requirements (e.g., Know Your Rights at …
[Read more...] about Employment Law Compliance: A Mutually Beneficial Partnership
This post is intended as a guide for those struggling with these emotionally-charged racial conflicts at home and at work. Let’s continue to strive for change and work towards a more equitable …
[Read more...] about Unity in Diversity: Healing Racial Conflicts with Compassion and Persistence
I was born to parents who owned a failing auto parts business, whether or not my mother knew. She was busy with my two sisters, while my dad sought solace in alcohol and reckless spending. The bills …
[Read more...] about Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth
