Lessons From Three Decades in One Profession
April 4, 2012
I recently read “10 Lessons From 30 Years in the Law” by Mike Maslanka, the managing partner for the Dallas office of Constangy, Brooks & Smith and the author of Work Matters, a popular blog focused on labor and employment issues. Mike happens to be a lawyer, but his advice is just as relevant for accountants, architects, financial planners, and any other individuals who provide professional services. His ten lessons include:
- Get the Facts
- Stay in the Moment
- Show, Don’t Tell
- The Law is a Grind
- Express Gratitude
- Trust Actions
- Hierarchy Kills
- Do Not Fight the Frame
- Be Gracious
- Recognize the Limits of Control
You can read his full discussion in the Texas Lawyer here.