You might have seen that I went to Capitol Hill, was on the Tradeoffs podcast, and spoke to the Washington Post about my challenges with the Affordable Care Act. Without the Extended Premium Tax …
Leadership and Management
Ms. Schick Goes to Washington–to Advocate for Small Business Health Insurance
There's an old movie titled Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. In it, Jimmy Stewart plays an idealistic youth leader named Jefferson Smith who is unexpectedly appointed to the United States Senate. He …
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Reflections on Integrity: It’s Not What You Think
Integrity is not about morality, good and bad, right or wrong. This profound insight emerged during the Integrity Seminar I participated in at Landmark Worldwide, an organization dedicated to personal …
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Law, Ethics, and Compassion in the Funeral Profession
Like law, the funeral profession serves people in their most vulnerable moments. Loved ones of those who have died rely on the integrity and professionalism of those guiding them through grief …
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Reflections On an Old Workplace Training Video
As I continue my research for my second book, Unsustainable: Why Our Workplaces Aren't Working and What to Do About It, I have been watching some old workplace training videos. Some of them are …
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How to Ruin a Business in 13 Months or Less
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of how missteps can ruin businesses quickly. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns about your business strategy or activities, please make an …
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The Hidden Value of Leadership Experience: A Call to Serve
In my work as an employment attorney and mediator, employees frequently ask me how important leadership experience is before they seek promotion to management. To many, it seems a management title and …
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The Power of Collaboration: Enhancing Client Outcomes
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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Collaborator Spotlight: Meet Tevis Trower of Balance Integration
In the pursuit of work-life balance, we often find ourselves managing a multitude of responsibilities, commitments, and goals. Many of us wrestle with significant societal issues such as violent crime …
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Are Black Women Losing Ground in DEI?
DISCLAIMER: This post is intended only as general information about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It is not legal advice, and reading it does not make us your attorneys. If you need specific …