​Imagination - Webster's definition - “the act or power of forming a mental image of something not present to the senses or never wholly perceived in reality.” 

I was recently reflecting on successful trends of the professionals I have worked with and coached over the years. Was it hard work?  Natural ability?  Luck?  All the above?  Perhaps, but one word stuck in my mind – imagination. A powerful force that can work for you when fully embraced or against you if not managed properly.

I have seen professionals with imagination express more empathy with their clients, market more strategically, and introduce solutions that are more client centric. They are also able to communicate persuasively with confidence.

Embracing and leveraging the imagination can be a powerful approach to growing a business. At the same time, letting the imagination go unharnessed can stifle the growth of one’s practice.

​Pandemic?! What pandemic?!

This was the overwhelming sentiment at the ABA White Collar conference held in San Francisco last week. Hundreds of people packed into relatively small restaurants shoulder to shoulder in back-to-back networking events each night. The turnout at these events was impressive. This was a pleasant surprise in today’s hybrid work environment where professionals are settling into the comforts of their home office and are less inclined to get out and connect with others.

Although attending networking events is still viewed by many as a dreaded part of the job, people seemed to enjoy themselves at this one. I, for one, enjoyed it despite how exhausting it was. Perhaps it was a welcome change to the past few years where most people were concerned about the ongoing spread of Covid. Although Covid is still out there, most everyone seemed to have put that worry aside for the sake of getting back out and connecting with their network.