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Procrastination is the Enemy an LNC Success Mindset

Procrastination is the enemy! Putting things off is one of the worst things you can do when you’re trying to be productive. But procrastination is one of the most common reasons people don’t accomplish as much in building their business. Mindset matters. So, if you suffer from a procrastination habit, you’re not going to reach…

Your Attitude for Your LNC Business Success Matters

Your attitude for success in building your LNC business means everything. Starting your LNC business is hard work. But the hard work, in the beginning, doesn’t end there. Once you have your business going, a positive attitude leads you to continue to grow and develop your business. This is where your mindset attitude kicks in…

Are you an ethical LNC?

Here’s the definition:Are you an ethical LNC? You say, “Of course I am.” Do you do the right thing whether someone is looking – or not? “Ethics is defined as a moral philosophy or code of morals practiced by a person or group of people. An example of ethics is the code of conduct set…

The Problem Employee

One of the problems with a growing business is that you have to hire employees. Since this means dealing with humans, all sorts of difficulties can arise. One of the more challenging issues relates to the problem employee who seems unable to evaluate and censor inappropriate remarks. The comments they make can range from mildly…

When Difficult Communication Catches You Off Guard

It is a Saturday night at 8 PM. My head was full from participating in a 2-day podcasting conference. I stop at a rest stop on the Atlantic City Expressway to get a quick dinner before driving off into the dark to complete my 3-hour drive home. The only place serving food is Burger King.…

Afraid of Becoming a Boss? This Fear Can Keep Your Business Small

Man asleep by computer frustrated by need for natural sounding writing

You were excited when your LNC business became full time. No longer did you have to work for a boss. Here is the myth some business owners believe: You could do what you want to do. You’d have freedom. You didn’t have to answer to anyone else. You could set your own hours. You haven’t…

Make Your LNC Office a Haven

If you work in a healthcare setting, chances are you can’t do much to influence your physical surroundings. If, however, you work as a legal nurse consultant in an office, you can do a lot to create an environment that supports your productivity. Light Whenever possible, have a lot of natural light in your office.…

Compassion Fatigue in Legal Nurse Consultants

“Compassion fatigue is a state experienced by those helping people or animals in distress; it is an extreme state of tension and preoccupation with the suffering of those being helped to the degree that it can create a secondary traumatic stress for the helper.” Dr. Charles Figley, Professor, Paul Henry Kurzweg Distinguished Chair Director, Tulane…

Do You Need an LNC Business Coach?

You may be thinking, “No. I’m doing fine in my business. Why would I need help? I don’t need fixing, either. I know myself better than you could.” These are all fair answers. On the other hand, consider this. You’re a legal nurse consultant, and you know that you achieve innovative solutions in your business…

What Not to do When You Fail

To “fail” is a negative concept in any setting, and particularly so in legal nurse consulting. When we work on medical malpractice cases, we discuss how the nurse or doctor or other provider failed to do this, failed to do that, failed to follow the standard of care. Legal nurse consulting teaches us to be…