Dealing with difficult journalists
A great many journalists I deal with are, well, just like you and me. They have a different job to do, but they are just trying to do it to a good standard – to make the right judgements, get...
Perfectionism in the legal sector: the impact on mental health
CEO Melissa Davis discusses the themes covered in our most recent webinar, which focused on perfectionism and shame and the impact this has on mental health in the legal sector. Our new blog series was created to address the parlous state...
Rethink your blogging strategy
CEO Melissa Davis looks at blogging strategy for professional services firms, with expert advice on optimising your blog on social media and for search engines. In preparation for a training session with a client, I had a look around the web...
Tips to create an award-winning entry
Partner and Head of Legal Directories, Bids and Awards Linsay Leslie discusses how to craft an awards entry that will stand out to the judges, and provides her top tips on making some noise if you win. In the digital age, effectively...
IBA survey reveals lawyer wellbeing is a cause for global concern
Melissa Davis, a member of the IBA's newly founded European Regional Forum wellbeing working party, highlights the IBA's massive wellbeing survey, one of the largest of its kind, which is a first step in addressing the parlous state of...
What football can teach you about consulting your clients
Founder Melissa Davis looks at why the 72 hours of the ESL was a good thing for fans and customers and a PR nightmare for the owners who marched their clubs proudly to the top of the elite football...
Colin vs Cuthbert – whose side are you on?
It’s the big legal battle which has got everyone talking. And it’s all about caterpillar cakes. But as our founder Melissa Davis writes, it’s outside the courtroom where the real blows will be landed in the reputation and brand...
How to use LinkedIn as a business development tool
Many people find themselves getting frustrated with Linkedln. Although the platform may appear slightly clunky and off-putting to some, our CEO Melissa Davis explains how investing a small amount of time into it will pay dividends. I train lawyers in...
The power of vulnerability
In a recent article in The American Lawyer, good friend of MD Communications Jeff Davis explained how the pandemic has made it clear that we are all vulnerable, and being open about it can build much stronger teams. "The secret...
Your reputation in a crisis: why an apology can be cheaper and more effective than litigation
When well-known local celebrity Freddie Mercury (not that one) came off worst in a tussle with a QC’s dog, the barrister’s legal response and warnings to the media backfired. Our CEO Melissa Davis looks at why. A dog is our best...