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The Social Media Strategist – Julian Summerhayes

Despite the increased awareness of social media, it is still not a priority for law firms. Take you pick: ABS; Tesco law; Maintaining PEP; Keeping st…

The social media message – Julian Summerhayes

How many times have you heard or been told not to share the same story to the same platform? And yet… You ignore the advice. Call me a cynic (which I…

The social media lacuna – Julian Summerhayes

Blog by Julian Summerhayes. 317 words. There is no shortage of advice on social media. With so many platforms to choose from it is practically an ind…

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Right now, you would have to be hiding under a (massive) rock, not to hear the thunderous footsteps of social media. Practically everywhere you look …

the social media cul-de-sac – Julian Summerhayes

Have you reached the end of the social media road? No, I don’t mean you have given up – many have – I mean, have you run out ideas? Here are a few pr…

The SNAP conundrum: Brand YOU vs. the Firm Brand – Julian Summerhayes

Please don’t look it up – the SNAP conundrum; I made it up. But that is exactly what it feels like when you consider the dichotomy between Brand YOU …

The simple life – Julian Summerhayes

“Our life is frittered away by detail. Simplify, simplify.” – Thoreau There isn’t any aspect of our lives that we couldn’t simplify. Our houses. Our …

The Silo Mentality: A safe haven for lawyers? – Julian Summerhayes

“Many of our behaviours are like memorizing phone numbers, held in place not by desire but by inconvenience, and they’re quick to disappear when th…

The setting sun – Julian Summerhayes

I’ll start with another exquisite poem. SELF-PORTRAIT by Mary Oliver I wish I was twenty and in love with life and still full of beans. Onward, old l…

The separate self – Julian Summerhayes

“If you are unable to find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?” ― Dogen What does the above title mean to you? I mean…

The SatNav of Life – Julian Summerhayes

Life is a journey. We all know that. And no, this is not another “with one leap” type post – my wife thought the last one was just a bit too deep. Bu…

The Role of the Managing Partner – Julian Summerhayes

Most managing partners that I have met describe their role as like herding cats. You know the score: two lawyers can’t agree the time of day. And you…

The road up ahead – Julian Summerhayes

This year, I’ll be 52. I’m not sure whether I expected to make it this far (seriously) or how I’d feel, but with every year that passes I grow tired …

the real purpose of social media …? – Julian Summerhayes

Picture by Gregoire Cliquet I have, for a long while, been concerned/frustrated with the obsession by politicians with economic growth. Without focus…

The race to ‘normal’ – Julian Summerhayes

“I wanted the whole world or nothing.” ― Charles Bukowski, Post Office We’re off and running — at least for now. It won’t be long, hopefully, before …

The Push and Pull of Ideas – Julian Summerhayes

“Everyone lives by selling something.” Robert Louis Stevenson We are all in sales: Ideas; Experiences; Opinions; Services; Products. And the Web now …

The Pursuit of Why – Julian Summerhayes

You have surely watched Simon Sinek’s Ted talk? The point that most resonated with me was his exposition of the Golden Circle. I saw immediately how …

The pursuit of the unknown – Julian Summerhayes

“Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle” Plato This quote has remained with me for a long time. It reminds me to take things as the…

The Progress of Nothing – Julian Summerhayes

Mini-Rant If I have read one post about leadership, management or sales, I have read a thousand. I am sure they are well meaning, but how much import…

The Problem is the Problem – Julian Summerhayes

“If there is any one ‘secret’ of effectiveness, it is concentration. Effective executives do first things first and they do one thing at a time.” Pet…

The Power of the ‘Network’ ~ Making the most of #LinkedIn – Julian Summerhayes

LinkedIn (“LI”) is a (safe) social media platform for professionals. To get started it requires little investment of time, or knowledge of inboard ma…

The power of books – Julian Summerhayes

Holidays are a fantastic time to catch up with your reading. In my case, I only took one physical book to Menorca. The rest (194) were on a tablet. I…

The power of beginner’s mind – Julian Summerhayes

â€œIf your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything, it is open to everything. In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the …

The Power of a Point of View – Julian Summerhayes

“Distinct or Extinct.” Julie Anixter Your area of law is complex. It is replete with voluminous quantities of tightly worded statutes, case law and o…