by Jim Dwyer | May 31, 2015 | Living Our Best Life, Power of Relationships
On a beautiful spring evening driving along the Columbia River with my wife, the air was warm, there was no breeze and little traffic as I gazed at the river. I wondered ” Where does this river start? I’ve hardly seen any of it.” It starts far from...
by Jim Dwyer | May 3, 2015 | Living Our Best Life, Power of Relationships
I’ve been thinking lately about living a fearless life. The problem is I don’t know what that really means. Fearless in The Merriam-Webster Dictionary is defined as: free from fear, brave. That doesn’t help me understand how to live a fearless life....
by Jim Dwyer | Mar 22, 2015 | Living Our Best Life, Power of Relationships
It was 15 years ago, I was talking with a business friend on the phone. He asked me how I was doing. Without missing a beat I said “I’m living my golden years”. He asked what I meant. I said “My daughters are 7 and 5. I’m the center of...
by Jim Dwyer | Sep 15, 2014 | Power of Relationships
Taking small steps to improve the lives of those we work with often lead to great strides. Whether it’s a fellow attorney, legal assistant, office manager or receptionist makes no difference. The really good news about these small steps is a great irony- what we...
by Jim Dwyer | Aug 18, 2014 | Power of Relationships
“Every block of stone has a statute inside of it and it is the task of the sculptor to find it” – Michelangelo I was in Vancouver BC earlier this year looking at the inspiring art work of Michelle Vulama, a renowned rock painter. Unlike Michelangelo,...
by Jim Dwyer | Aug 4, 2014 | Power of Relationships, Practicing Law and Life
There are few things worse than being accused of disloyalty, whether it’s a client or, frankly, anyone. Has that ever happened to you? I’ve not had a client accuse me outright of not being loyal, but I’ve felt that ground shift under me. You know...
