To make demographically diverse groups feel included stop focusing on demographic diversity and start focusing on individual strengths.

Fewer associates—men and women—aspire to firm partnership. “It’s like a pie eating contest where the prize is more pie,” one explained.

By Ellen Ostrow

How can groups divided by prejudice come to live together in peace? Recent findings in biology and brain science reveal that we are “wired to connect.”

Diversity’s impact on the economics of individuals, firms, corporations, or whole communities is not going away.

Relate, repeat, reframe: These are the three keys to change when change isn’t coming naturally; when the difficulties stubbornly persist. When you’re stuck.

Professionals and trainers must shift from an obsessive emphasis on group differences to a focus on similarities, and common relationship skills.

By Ray Haines

Some individuals still have the perception that a “diversity initiative” is really a semantic slight of hand for fulfilling some type of “quota.”

A TCL Interview: Arnita M. Dula

I hope diversity initiatives become part of the fabric of corporate America, and the legal profession, instead of a factor in an examination of “the bottom line.”

How do you maximize your effectiveness at those breakfast briefings, alumni gatherings, and conference roundtables that most lawyers abhor attending?

By Alf Nucifora

If traditional networking makes you uncomfortable, you may be ready for an alternative marketing tool.

A fascinating concept—confidence. Everyone wants it, but it is rarely analyzed in depth. Where does it come from?

Only those professionals who think and train like athletes will be able to meet the demands of today’s workplace...and tomorrow’s.
By Jack Groppel

Needless interruptions—Do you have just one minute?—could be costing you $100,000 a year. 

Figuring out what makes you tick is a complicated and important task—perhaps the most important one to ensure job satisfaction.

By Anne H. Whitaker

When we think of diversity in the workplace, we usually think of race gender and sexual orientation.  Today, we also need to consider age.

By Lucy Whelchel

On the cusp of the becoming a shareholder, a headhunter contacts Sylvia and tells her about a full-time position as in-house counsel.

By Dennis Coyne

Now there’s a tool to help you detect your level of stress before it’s too late. Free test.

Studies show people can be consciously committed to egalitarianism, and deliberately work to behave without prejudice, yet still possess hidden negative prejudices or stereotypes. Free test.

The day-to-day experiences of minority associates differ from those of non-minorities. The effect may have significant negative consequences for minority associates. 

By Paula Patton

Over 70% of clients recommend that law firms improve their rate negotiation skills.  Discover seven ways that will help you do that.

By Marcie Shunk

Understanding your role in your family’s finances can save you money—and maybe your marriage.

By Rob Hockett