Harrison Law June 2019

Harrison Law June 2019

June 2019 Te Contractor’s Advantage

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The Greatest Things About Being a Working Parent

One of the greatest things about being a father is watching my kids learn and grow. All parents want to see their kids succeed and lead a happy life — and most do everything they can to put their children on that path. Education is a big part of that, but so is spending time together. I do what I can to spend time with my kids every single day. Before I head off to the office, we spend the morning together. When I get home from the office, we spend part of the evening together. Whether we’re having meals together, reading, or playing, I always make room for quality time. When you’re a professional working during the week (and even the weekend), it can be difficult to make that time. But that is what makes the moments we do spend together so special. Watching your kids grow and learn about the world around them is so satisfying. My kids are 4 and 7 and well into the age of discovery. Everything about the world is so fascinating to them. There is something new to discover around every corner. are not afraid to get their hands absolutely filthy. We recently took a long weekend out to Deep Creek Lake in western Maryland. The kids had the time of their lives running through the trees, finding bugs, and immersing themselves in nature. They love getting out into nature and digging around in the dirt. They

I’m excited to take them to North Carolina. This summer, our family will be heading to the beach! We’ll get together with my parents and my sister and her family. It should be a good time and will certainly be an adventure for the kids. Being a working parent is bittersweet. Even when you try to be involved, it can still feel like you’re watching your kids grow up from a distance. This is something I see with a lot of busy professionals who are trying to balance career and family. They worry that they’ll miss something important, and chances are they will. It’s one of the realities of modern life.

working at the office, engaging with clients, and so forth, but I still get to watch my children grow up with my extra time. Even when I’m at work, they continue to grow and learn. I know that they will be just fine.

-Jeremy Wyatt

But they won’t miss everything. For me, I may spend much of my week

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'INFLUENCE' A Road Map to Closing Deals

The average businessperson reads and composes more than 120 emails every day, but there’s an overwhelming amount of business emails that seem to be written with no apparent regard for the reader. A massive chunk of people’s workdays is wasted wading through irrelevant, unclear, or incomprehensible messages. To remedy this issue, it’s vital to understand the keys to effective online communication, both to stem the tide of annoying and unnecessary emails and to protect your reputation as a professional. Here are three rules for effective email communication. Don’t Be ‘That Guy’ THE 3 CARDINAL RULES OF EFFECTIVE EMAIL COMMUNICATION When your message is sitting in an inbox packed with dozens of others, it’s essential to respect your reader’s time. Make the contents of the message clear from a glance at the subject line. Your subject line is what will draw the attention of the recipient — or lead them to skip over it altogether — so be specific and relevant. In the body of the email, your reason for emailing, as well as all the important points, should be immediately clear. Keep it as concise and as transparent as possible. 1. TIGHTEN IT UP. Many professionals assume that the need for brevity means they can get away with short, robotic missives. Managers are especially guilty of this, sending out single-sentence messages in all lowercase letters with nary an emotion. We get it; you’re busy. But it’s worth taking an extra moment of your time to craft an email that carries the human element as well. It’s important to take a professional tone and to keep communication brief, but you can still write, to some degree, like you talk. This will show recipients that you take communicating with them seriously. Again, you’re busy, and you’ve got to prioritize your work, but consistently ignoring emails is a clear sign of negligence and will make you unpopular among your coworkers. If you don’t have time to think of a clear answer, a simple confirmation that you received the message goes a long way. While you can safely ignore all those companywide filler emails you receive each week, you need to show your coworkers and contacts that you’re willing to put in a little effort and that you’re on top of your responsibilities. 3. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY, REPLY TO THE EMAILS YOU RECEIVE. 2. WRITE LIKE A HUMAN BEING.

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