Dena Lefkowitz

May 30, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

It turns out that all through our lives we are always moving through a cycle of renewal, according to Frederic M. Hudson, an author and thought leader in the field of managing life changes and strategies for self-renewal and metamorphosis.

By Dena Lefkowitz

6 minute read

April 25, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Adding options increases expectations people have about how good they will be and, Schwartz says, that produces less satisfaction with the results, even when they are good.

By Dena Lefkowitz

8 minute read

March 21, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

If you want to get more information, better intelligence and clarity, consider allowing silence to play a supporting role in your communication style. It can be used to great effect.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

February 21, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

On the field of life, leadership and team work look a lot like they do on the field of sports. It's all about creating a culture where diverse opinions are actively encouraged, dialogue is ongoing and no idea is ridiculous.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

January 03, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Are you looking for ways to simplify decision-making for your business or your life? Instead of agonizing endlessly, would you prefer having standards that automatically and organically eliminate some options while highlighting the efficacy and appeal of others? Do you know where your business is headed or are you focused on making the next payroll?

By Dena Lefkowitz

6 minute read

November 29, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The first time I heard the word “grit” was in the title of a 1969 movie, “True Grit,” the story of 14-year-old Mattie Ross, who hires Rooster Cogburn, a tough, aging, alcoholic U.S. Marshal to track down her father's murderer and goes with him on the quest.

By Dena Lefkowitz

14 minute read

October 25, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

The other day, I began typing the word “coping” into a Google search and before I could even finish, Google began to populate search results which included coping with Hurricane Harvey,

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

September 20, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

When clients reach a career ­crossroad, I often suggest informational interviewing to scope out a prospective new role, firm, ­industry or career path. That suggestion is almost always met with resistance. The most ­frequently voiced objection is not wanting to bother a busy person. When that is overcome, a trove of information, insight and inspiration can be uncovered.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

August 23, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Every year, new books on leadership come out and the business world hungrily buys, reads and digests them. Book summary companies provide compressed descriptions for busy executives, professional service providers and entrepreneurs.

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read

July 26, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Back in February, I wrote about the importance of personality assessments to make good career decisions. It featured an interview with Dr. Robert Hogan, co-founder of Hogan Assessment Systems and an international authority on personality, leadership and organizational effectiveness. Personality assessments identify blind spots, areas of strength and struggle, and help create a blueprint to better outcomes at work and home. Once you get your assessment results, now what?

By Dena Lefkowitz

7 minute read