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One skill I have studied over the course of my 30-year career as a trial lawyer is the art of inquiry. From initial client meetings to preliminary investigation to cross-examination, good information ...

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Despite all the benefits of networking, one in four people doesn’t try it at all. Apart from busy schedules, some avoid it because of shyness, fear of rejection, or simply not knowing how to start ...

A lot of current career advice has been focusing on how networking—talking to and making connections with other people—is the best way to find a job and future proof your career. Many articles include ...

My best conversations are with my friend Rich. He doesn’t have extraordinary speaking talents or the ability to tell side-splitting jokes. It’s just that after talking with Rich, I somehow feel ...