The change, and continued change, that the COVID-19 pandemic has wrecked on our lives, has caused many of us, if not all, to experience significant levels of stress and anxiety. Each day brings with it more challenges and fears. How long will the lockdown last? What will this crisis mean in terms of my future employment (for those
The COVID-19 crisis has resulted in the majority of us having to, without proper preparation or experience for some, now work remotely from home. For many of us, this ‘new normal’ way of working has been quite daunting and unsettling, particularly for those of us that have no prior experience of working remotely and accordingly no
As lawyers, we are taught to plan for the ‘worst case scenario’, to resolve and find solutions for problems, to be strong for, and assist, our clients through their crises and anxiety-producing problems. However, we, as lawyers, are still human, with our own fears and anxieties. So, what happens when we are faced with a crisis
BEST PRACTICES WHEN WORKING REMOTELY The COVID 19 crisis and the current lockdown has resulted in those of us, who are not categorised as essential services, being ‘homebound’ and having to adapt to now having to work remotely, not having direct contact with colleagues and managers to discuss matters, or discuss and manage priorities and
It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.― Dieter F. Uchtdorf In the stress-rich, high functioning and competitive culture and environment that is the ‘norm’ in many law firms, it is no surprise that many lawyers are suffering from increasing levels of stress, burnout and anxiety and
Can you recognise the highly successful companies behind these statements? “With great courage, integrity and love, we embrace our responsibility to co-create a world where each of us, our communities and our planet can flourish” (Whole Foods) “Democratizing the skies” (Southwest Airlines) “To organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful” (Google)
“A highly engaged workforce means the difference between a company that outperforms its competitors and one that fails to grow” (Gallup.com) The Three Stone Cutters – A Parable (Author Unknown): A traveller came upon three individuals working with stone. Curious as to what these workers were doing, the traveller approached the first worker and asked, “What are
[Adapted from a presentation given by Steve Jobs when introducing the iPad 2] Are you doing what makes your heart sing? Are you following your ‘true north’, doing what you are truly, genuinely passionate about? Or are you following someone else’s dreams and aspirations? Perhaps you ‘fell into law’ because your parents told you that you
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