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Demand-Side Sales with Bob Moesta — How Quitting Selling Helps You Create a Better Client Experience Oct 09, 2020

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Ranging from mildly awkward to seriously cringeworthy, the lawyer's experience of selling legal services to prospective clients is one many wish they could forgo. But, can they? Dennis and Tom hear a resounding yes from Bob Moesta, author of "Demand-Side Sales 101: Stop Selling and Help Your Customers Make Progress." Bob coaches listeners on how to view sales through the lens of the buyer and help clients make the progress they need in their legal matters.

Bob Moesta is one of the principal architects of the Jobs to be Done theory and founder of The Re-Wired Group.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

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New Take On an Old Question: Should Lawyers Learn to Code? Sep 25, 2020

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Given the advances in technology over the last few years, the question of whether lawyers should code needs some revision. Today's movement toward low-code/no-code applications has created new opportunities for those with little to no coding experience, so should lawyers learn to use them? Dennis and Tom unpack this topic with attorneys in mind and offer their take on the benefits and challenges involved in working with low- and no-code applications.

In their second segment, they discuss folding phones and the pros and cons people may ponder before investing in one. As an actual foldable phone owner, Tom gives his perspective on whether this tech is worth the cost.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

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Show Notes:

A Segment: Low Code/No Code

TextExpander - https://textexpander.com/
Keyboard Maestro - https://www.keyboardmaestro.com/main/
IFTTT - https://ifttt.com/
Zapier - https://zapier.com/
Microsoft Power Automate - https://flow.microsoft.com/en-us/
Microsoft Power Apps - https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/
Airtable - https://airtable.com/
CDC Eviction Moratorium Assistant - https://massaccess.suffolklitlab.org/housing/#CDC

B Segment: Why Would Anyone Want a Foldable Phone?

Galaxy Z Flip - https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-z-flip/
Galaxy Z Fold - https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-z-fold2-5g/
Microsoft Duo - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/surface/devices/surface-duo

Parting Shots:

Ultimate Buying Guide to Your Home Office Setup - https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/09/home-office-setup-ideas/
How to Upload a Video to YouTube - https://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/how-to-upload-a-video-to-youtube-step-by-step-guide/

Community Building: How Collaboration Can Help Lawyers Carry the Profession Forward Sep 11, 2020

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The new environment brought about by COVID-19 has spurred change in nearly all aspects of our lives, and the practice of law is transforming rapidly as a result. While many of these changes are moving the legal profession in a positive direction, there are still many areas of marked uncertainty. Dennis and Tom welcome Gina Bianchini to discuss how this unique moment in history is the perfect time to build collaborative online communities to reinvent what it means to successfully practice law in our changed world.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Gina Bianchini is the Founder & CEO of Mighty Networks and an expert on network effects.

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Second Brain Project: Capture, Part 2 Aug 28, 2020

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The Second Brain continues to come to life! With ease and simplicity in mind, Dennis and Tom discuss the content capture tools they are considering as they move forward with the project. They hash out their vetting processes for these tools and share which apps' capabilities have impressed them thus far. In their second segment, they discuss the current buzz surrounding GPT-3 in the AI sphere.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for the answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

Lifelong Learning: Building Your Firm's Skills for the Future Aug 14, 2020

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Learning has changed dramatically in recent years, but many law firms continue to use antiquated professional development tactics that lack real impact for learners. Dennis & Tom talk with Kelly Palmer about how she helps professionals broaden their definition of learning to develop meaningful pathways for building skills. She discusses her book, "The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete, and Succeed," and shares an outline of the four stages essential to creating a culture of continuous learning.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Kelly Palmer is chief learning officer at Degreed.

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Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #267

A and B Segments: Interview with Kelly Palmer

Degreed - https://degreed.com/

Parting Shots:

Google Announces a lot of Pixels - https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/3/21352032/google-pixel-5-4a-5g-price-release-date-specs
Reincubate Camo - https://reincubate.com/camo/
iVCam - https://www.e2esoft.com/ivcam/

Smart Collaboration with Dr. Heidi Gardner Jul 31, 2020

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Collaboration has become essential in today's complex world, and research-based strategies can help you do it better! Dennis & Tom welcome Dr. Heidi Gardner to discuss her practical experience and academic research on collaboration and how lawyers can benefit from her insights into the legal profession by becoming a more effective team.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Heidi K. Gardner, PhD, is a Distinguished Fellow and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School.

A and B Segments: Interview with Heidi Gardner

Gardner&Co - https://www.gardnerandco.co/
Smart Collaboration Accelerator - https://www.gardnerandco.co/services/accelerator/
Smart Collaboration: How Professionals and Their Firms Succeed by Breaking Down Silos - https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Collaboration-Professionals-Succeed-Breaking/dp/1633691101/
Smart Collaboration for Lateral Hiring: Successful Strategies to Recruit and Integrate Laterals in Law Firms - https://www.amazon.com/Smart-Collaboration-Lateral-Hiring-Successful/dp/1787421961
Smart Collaboration for In-House Legal Teams - https://www.globelawandbusiness.com/special-reports/smart-collaboration-for-in-house-legal-teams

Parting Shots:

Seven Strategies for Promoting Collaboration in a Crisis - https://hbr.org/2020/07/7-strategies-for-promoting-collaboration-in-a-crisis
The NBA is using Microsoft Teams to Bring Basketball Fans Courtside - https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/24/21337326/nba-microsoft-teams-together-mode-basketball-virtual-experience-fans
Slack Files Competition Complaint Against Microsoft in the EU - https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/22/21333989/slack-microsoft-eu-competition-complaint-teams-office
Rawpixel - https://www.rawpixel.com/
Pexels - https://www.pexels.com/
Unsplash - https://unsplash.com/

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Second Brain Project: Capture, Part 1 Jul 17, 2020

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Dennis and Tom are hard at work on the first step in their Second Brain project—developing methods of capturing information. They share their approaches to identifying valuable content and consider possibilities for workflows and automation. In their second segment, they discuss whether they believe the notion that older generations of lawyers are better at cyber security than young lawyers.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

Where the Heck Are We? — 2020 Mid-Year Reflections Jul 03, 2020

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Lawyers and law firms have had to adapt very quickly to a very different work environment in 2020. So, how are we all doing? What's working and what isn't? Dennis and Tom take a look back at the year to date to talk through what they've learned and the tech and tools that have carried them through the pandemic.

In their second segment, they feature a call from listener David in Pennsylvania, who shares his thoughts on their "second brain" project. If, like David, you'd like to ask a technology question or share a thought with Dennis and Tom, call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation that you can use the second the podcast ends.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

Eureka! — The Beginnings of Dennis & Tom's Second Brain Project Jun 19, 2020

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Dennis and Tom's knowledge has exceeded the puny confines of their craniums—time for more headroom! Join them on their deep dive into the mad science of developing a second brain.

In their second segment, they address a listener question on whether there may be positive elements to the idea of security theater.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Show Notes - Kennedy-Mighell Report #263

A Segment: First Steps Toward a Second Brain

B Segment: Security Theater

Beyond Security Theater https://www.schneier.com/essays/archives/2009/11/beyond_security_thea.html

Parting Shots:

Inoreader https://www.inoreader.com
Online Security Guide: 100+ Tips to Stay Safe Against Malware and Scams https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/online-security-tips/

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Moving from Idea to Action Jun 05, 2020

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Ideas tend to rattle around in our heads, often never seeing the light of day, even if they really should! If you're stuck just pondering your latest stroke of genius, Dennis and Tom have tips on how to best capture, share, and develop your idea to give it life in the real world. In their second segment, Tom schools Dennis on the advantages of using an ultrawide monitor.

As always, stay tuned for the parting shots, that one tip, website, or observation you can use the second the podcast ends.

Have a technology question for Dennis and Tom? Call their Tech Question Hotline at 720-441-6820 for answers to your most burning tech questions.

Special thanks to our sponsors, ServeNow and Colonial Surety Company.

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