Conflict is an unavoidable part of our lives. The question is: How do we handle that conflict? Do we handle it with grace or outrage? Do we look for opportunities in conflict or do we let ourselves stew in anger? We know our lives are more fulfilling when we are able to prevent most conflicts, [...]
Category Archives: Business
Member Spotlight: Rebecca Prien
Member Spotlight A new feature on the SBC blog, we will be posting short interviews and podcasts featuring SBC members and their practices. Short, honest, informative chats with lawyers like you who have taken the leap—and are doing the work—to shift the paradigm in the practice of law. Join us to learn how members are [...]
2 New Fuel The Spark Ethics CLE Opportunities
Need a Few Last-Minute Ethics Credits? I’ll be doing two full 4-hour versions of my Fuel The Spark: 5 Guiding Values for Success in Law & Life CLE Ethics Programs in the next few weeks. A couple things previous attendees have said: “A Massage for Your Career.” – ABA Annual Meeting Program Participant. “The Best [...]
Inside-Out Presentation
Let us know how YOU are changing your relationship with time and escaping the billable hour trap. Post your comments below. We’d love to hear your ideas.
ABA Legal Rebels – “F-Word Manifesto” Talk
The ABA called me up out of the blue in July and said “We’re having an Ignite-style event as part of the Legal Rebels project at the Annual Meeting and we’re asking 10 thought-leaders to come present. We’d like you to be one of them.” Of course I jumped at the opportunity. Then I jumped [...]
Sounds good, but does it WORK?
Sounds good, but does it WORK? I receive a lot of email with offers for all kinds of different programs. I’m sure you do too. It can be a bit overwhelming for sure – especially when you also have client work, family, and community projects that need your attention. Yesterday morning there were 3 new [...]
From Billable Hours to Flat Fee Success
By Priya Marwah Doornbos After I graduated from law school, I started practicing with a large law firm. I had a billable hour requirement that I could never seem to meet, but was expected to exceed. I spent 7 ½ years practicing with large law firms and when I look back I feel like I [...]
About The Center’s Name
Since I founded The Space Between Center for Creative Spirit in Business earlier this month, I’ve received a lot of questions asking about the thought behind the name. There’s a lot of thought behind the name, that’s for sure. I started working on the concept way back in early 2008. Much of the following essay [...]
The Space Between Center for Creative Spirit in Business Appoints Laura Lee Sparks as Chief Operating Officer.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Space Between Center for Creative Spirit in Business Appoints Laura Lee Sparks as Chief Operating Officer. FORT COLLINS, Colorado – April 6, 2010 – The Space Between Center, LLC today announced the appointment of Laura Lee Sparks to the role of chief operating officer. Sparks, 41, will be responsible for the [...]
