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The earmark of happy lawyers is the development of emotional intelligence, resilience, and mindfulness practice. The book provides the keys to the kingdom, what is essential to thrive in the competitive environment of lawyering. The material comes from recognized experts who provide step-by-step behavioral guidance of what you need to do. The material is easily accessible. Each chapter has a summary and conclusion. Follow the wisdom and it's guaranteed to change your life and career.

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At a time when we are hearing too much negative news about our world and our profession, we are fortunate to have Stewart Levine's book. Stewart has brought together excellent authors and their thoughts to help us be the best we can be--mind, body, spirit, and lawyer. Thank you, Stewart, for this timely and useful book.--Linda Klein, Immediate Past President, American Bar Association 2017-2018; Chair ABA House of Delegates, 2015-2016; Managing Shareholder, Baker Donelson Stewart Levine's collection of essays will make lawyers and those who care about the lawyers in their lives stop and think about how to find fulfillment, happiness, and wellness in the practice of law. My hope is that those who read Stewart's collection will then be the new driving force for change in the legal profession that will make a difference in the depth of fulfillment, happiness, and wellness achieved by lawyers and judges for decades to come.--Judith Perry-Martinez, American Bar Association President-elect Nominee, Chair of the ABA Presidential Commission on the Future of Legal Services, Of Counsel, Simon, Peragine, Smith & Redfearn Many lawyers are not convinced that they can find material personal and professional benefit by taking care of themselves. Even if they are interested in better self-care, tackling the many elements of leading a more healthy life can be daunting for hard-working professionals. The Best Lawyer You Can Be provides accessible and practical insights and tools from which even the most skeptical and overwhelmed can immediately pick and choose in order to start on an individual path to better mental and emotional health and success in their chosen field and beyond.--Miriam J. Frank, Leader, Talent Management Consulting, Major, Lindsey & Africa

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Stewart Levine is the founder of ResolutionWorks, a consulting and training organization dedicated to providing skills and ways of thinking needed to build strong organizational cultures. He spent ten years practicing law before becoming an award-winning marketing executive serving the legal profession at AT&T where he was recognized as a pioneer “intrapreneur.”  He uses his approach to form teams and joint ventures in a variety of situations.  Stewart has worked with large and small law firms, legal departments and government agencies across the country. Stewart served on the Council of the American Bar Association Law Practice Management Section where he was Chair of the Education Board 2000-2003. He was a founding editorial member of the ABA Law Practice Management Ezine where he wrote a monthly column, “Management By Agreement” from 2003-2008. He was featured in an article about ""Trend Setters"" in the Legal Profession in Law Practice Magazine. His book ""Getting to Resolution: Turning Conflict into Collaboration"" (Berrett-Koehler 1998) was called ""a must read"" by Law Practice Management Magazine. It was an Executive Book Club Selection; Featured by Executive Book Summaries; named one of the 30 Best Business Books of1998; endorsed by Dr. Stephen Covey, author of ""Seven Habits of Highly Effective People"" and featured in ""The Futurist"" magazine. It was a finalist for the 2009 Center for Public Resources book of the year. “The Book of Agreement"" (Berrett-Koehler 2003) has been called more practical than the classic “Getting to Yes, ” and named among the best books of 2003 by CEO Refresher. www.Refresher.com.  He co-authored “Collaboration 2.0” (HappyAbout 2008.) He is a frequent contributor to Legal Publications. Stewart is an Honors graduate of Rutgers Law School where he was the Student Writing Editor of the Law Review. He served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey and was a Law and Humanities Fellow at Temple Law School where he was a law teacher. In October 2010 Stewart was inducted into the College of Law Practice Management. www.COLPM.com. He served as an adjunct member of the faculty at the University of California Berkeley Law School. Information: www.ResolutionWorks.com.

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