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De Minimus Social Media – Julian Summerhayes

I have no doubt that, as you begin to read this post, you will feel an overwhelming sensation of ‘not again.’ The thing is, how many more posts will …

Could you improve your business by 20%? – Julian Summerhayes

Picture by Tal Bright on Flickr Yesterday, the BBC announced the appointment of George Entwistle to the post of Director General (DG). Lord Patten, C…

Connectivity – find your Tribe (thank you Seth Godin) – Julian Summerhayes

SUCCESS To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics a…

Connecting with life – Julian Summerhayes

In this week’s monologue I share a few more thoughts on true self. If you’re interested to know more about Zen Master Seung Sahn, here’s a wonderful …

Confused – Julian Summerhayes

Here I am, sat at my desk, writing another post to share with you. It’s all so ordinary, but then again: I’ve eyes to see I’ve ears to hear I’ve a to…

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Summary We all have a dream or idea that refuses to leave us. Perhaps you have started down the road with a new business, are frustrated by your lack…

Climbing the (wrong) ladder of Success. – Julian Summerhayes

Legal practice is hard. It requires stamina, a thick skin and a high degree of acuity in understanding the task at hand. It’s not going to get any ea…

Chasing your tail – Julian Summerhayes

“All you want is to be happy. All your desires, whatever they may be, are longing for happiness. Basically, you wish yourself well…desire by itself i…

careers are d-e-a-d – Julian Summerhayes

“Careers are dead.” “Long live: the project self-reinvention the collaboratist me Inc brand You.” It’s not about Them – IT’S ABOUT YOU. No one is goi…

Can social media make you a better lawyer? – Julian Summerhayes

Let’s be clear, social media is not for everyone. There will many in professional practice who will have no use of it. But for those firms who see th…

Blogs are not (just) for Marketing – Julian Summerhayes

A blog has the power to start a movement, build a tribe and cause a ruckus. It is not yet ubiquitous, but still presents one of the most valuable pla…

Blogging for Law Firms – Excuses, Excuses! – Julian Summerhayes

I have heard them all: “What’s blogging?” “We haven’t got the time?” “What’s the point?” “We have a website. A blog!” “Lawyers write infrequently and…

Blogging – Julian Summerhayes

“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is don…

Beyond imagination – Julian Summerhayes

“Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were, but without it we go nowhere.” ― Carl Sagan Imagine a world: without hunger without greed…

Begin with the end in mind – Julian Summerhayes

Do you have a grand vision for your firm? A vision that encompasses: The client experience? The work place? The products that you sell? The people th…

Be Yourself – Julian Summerhayes

“We will discover the nature of our particular genius when we stop trying to conform to our own or other people’s models, learn to be ourselves, and …

Asking the right questions – Julian Summerhayes

“Always the beautiful answer who asks a more beautiful question.” – e.e.cummings This is one of my favourite quotes. It reminds me of my life’s quest…

Are you investing in the right things? – Julian Summerhayes

The business planning process is frustrating at the best of times. But so much of what happens is predicated on what has gone before. You know, that …

Another door opens – Julian Summerhayes

As one door closes so another opens. Many doors have opened in my 45 years; I’ve always chosen the obvious option, not the one to bring about my awak…

All quiet – Julian Summerhayes

It’s been an intense period with work. Thankfully, things are slowing down, making me focus (again) on what’s important in my writing and extracurric…

A life of meaning – Julian Summerhayes

“Be. Drop becoming.” – Osho With the amount of information that gets spewed forth these days – emails, blogs, videos and books – you would think we w…

A higher purpose? – Julian Summerhayes

“The ultimate aim was for every human being to be immensely creative.” Norman Mailer, On God Which wall is your ladder leaning against? The late Step…

A guaranteed way to grow your legal practice ~ Vertical Marketing – Julian Summerhayes

As a risk averse lawyer, I am always nervous about people who use the word “guarantee”. It connotes something of a near certainty, and, let’s face it…

A distracted world – Julian Summerhayes

“The humble listen to their brothers and sisters because they assume they have something to learn. They are open to correction, and they become wiser…