262: Boundaries with Employees

Do you know there's a problem with your assistant or associate but you keep putting off doing anything about it? This is how you know you're avoiding: 👉 you don't make time for meetings with them, or 👉 you feel resentful and angry towards them but tell yourself, "There's nothing I can do," or 👉 you hope they'll magically get better over time Sound familiar? You may think that the problem is with the employee. The actual problem is that you're ignoring your needs. You're not creating the boundaries you need to make your practice run more smoothly. The longer you put off addressing the issues with your employee, the more the problems snowball. Then you'll be left with a larger problem within your practice on top of the work you're already doing. This episode of Be a Better Lawyer Podcast will give you: ✅ a step-by-step framework to create new boundaries with employees even if you've never created them before ✅ an understanding of how our past histories can prevent us from communicating our needs clearly ✅ tips to create job descriptions that attract better-fit employees ✅ how NOT to think about boundaries ✅ and more Whether you have an assistant or an associate, listen in to get help thinking through any problems you're having with them and create a communication plan to create better boundaries moving forward.   WORK WITH ME I help lawyers take control of their practice, find fulfillment and create a life they love. Work with me to start implementing what you're learning in this podcast. Book a Strategy Session with me, and we'll take your practice to the next level. During our session, I'll ask you questions to help you see patterns holding you back from getting what you want. Then I'll give you a step-by-step plan that we'll implement when we work together. Book a Strategy Session here. You can create a life and law practice you love. I'll show you how.   RESOURCES The Busy Lawyer's Ultimate Time Management Guide Show notes   CONNECT WITH ME On Instagram @dina.cataldo On LinkedIn   LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. It takes less than 90 seconds, and it really helps spread the word about this podcast. Or simply text a friend about the podcast to let them know how it's helped you. Let's change the legal profession one lawyer at a time.