People are working and engaging in new ways in their professional lives, so it’s time to start thinking differently about business development for them as well.

Like the start of a new school year, the return to work can come with its own challenges

A few LEGO bricks can help us to see new ways of working and envisioning where we want to go.

Maybe not every day, but when it can help you to achieve greater job satisfaction, advancement and effectiveness

Make the most of your first days on the job, and position yourself well to reach your goals.

Don’t wait for your company to provide the tools for you - you need to seek them for yourself and take action to move forward

Being a great lawyer isn’t enough. You have to know what the path to partnership looks like and strategize for how you get there.

You need to shift your mindset and start thinking differently about how you approach clients and what needs to change in your business development plan

Is it time for you to consider changing firms? It might be if you’re frustrated with some key areas that are preventing you from advancing where you are

You may not need to originate a multi-million-dollar book of business but you’ll need to show the financial value you are adding now and how it will increase over time.

You need to learn what your firm looks at when evaluating candidates and get up to speed on the process for nominating, reviewing and electing partners.

Explain what you do, share how it meets the needs of others, and connect your talents with your goals.

Get ready for the challenges you’ll face by taking the time now to establish your goals and set yourself up for success

Focus on a few critical things immediately so that you can best position yourself for a smooth exit as well as a new job search

Assess what you are hearing, work to gain more knowledge, and advocate for yourself to advance towards your goals.

Develop a different mindset around how your evaluation meeting can better help you in your professional development

Stop avoiding completing your self-evaluation and start making it a tool that can work in your favor.

Control and better direct your law firm career by focusing on the business of lawyering.

Be your own advocate when it comes to making financial decisions and asking to be compensated at the level you deserve

You may have to try harder to communicate and build relationships, but it’s important to find in-person and other opportunities