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The Five-Minute Post-Mortem - Episode 238
09:45
The Five-Minute Post-Mortem – Episode 238
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Fighter pilots and surgeons often implement Reflective Practice to minimize stress and avoid future mistakes. Legal professionals can employ a similar technique in just a few minutes. Learn how in this episode.
Disconnecting - Episode 228
09:09
Disconnecting – Episode 228
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Being on call 24/7 feels productive but often leads to burnout and other mental distress. This episode provides tips to intentionally and effectively disconnect from work.
Reducing Errors through Systems - Episode 225
10:07
Reducing Errors through Systems – Episode 225
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Mistakes are not always a personal failing as sometimes they reflect bad processes. Learn how creating or improving systems can minimize errors and help with risk management.
Doing Supervision Right - Episode 222
10:02
Doing Supervision Right – Episode 222
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Efficient practice usually depends on delegating tasks, but simply handing off work is not enough. Supervision is an investment in risk management and effectiveness. This episode features tips to maximize oversight.
Caring for Burnout - Episode 221
09:15
Caring for Burnout – Episode 221
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Episode 220 reviewed some indicators of burnout. This episode examines steps practitioners can apply to help manage this condition. 
Recognizing Burnout - Episode 220
10:41
Recognizing Burnout – Episode 220
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes. All practitioners experience stress from time to time, but burnout is something else entirely. Learn how to recognize the signs of this chronic and serious condition.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - Episode 213
11:42
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – Episode 213
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many legal professionals incorrectly fear they are only a mistake away from being discovered as a fraud. This episode looks at imposter syndrome and how to combat it.
Beyond Phishing - Episode 211
09:20
Beyond Phishing – Episode 211
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Phishing incidents are well known, but improved forms of the cyberattack are multiplying. Learn about how hackers leverage these new techniques and how to combat them. 
The Power of Micro-breaks - Episode 210
09:26
The Power of Micro-breaks – Episode 210
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Legal professionals work hard, but breaks are necessary for peak performance. This episode illustrates how to include brief pauses in a day to produce cognitive and health benefits. 
Doing Performance Appraisals Right - Episode 209
08:08
Doing Performance Appraisals Right – Episode 209
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Evaluating employees and other workers is critical, but too many appraisals are done poorly or not at all. This episode highlights how to replace the standard annual assessment with something that works better for everyone. 
The Mindful Inbox - Episode 208
11:04
The Mindful Inbox – Episode 208
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Email remains the backbone of business communication, but it can take over a workday without intentional processes. A mindful approach to email handling can alleviate stress and generate more efficient sharing of information with clients and colleagues.  
What is a Tabletop Exercise? - Episode 206
11:44
What is a Tabletop Exercise? – Episode 206
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  In a panic situation, such as a cyberattack, the most serious mistakes are often made within the first 10 minutes. Learn how preparation, in the form of a tabletop exercise, can help minimize the damage. 
Networking: A Core Legal Skill - Episode 202
10:01
Networking: A Core Legal Skill – Episode 202
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes.  Many consider networking solely a tool for marketing legal services, but it also serves other purposes. Learn about these purposes, and how to improve networking skills. 
Building Service Recovery into Legal Services - Episode 200
11:03
Building Service Recovery into Legal Services – Episode 200
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Making a mistake on a file can endanger the client relationship or, surprisingly, strengthen it if handled properly. This episode provides lessons from a famous hotel chain on effectively recovering from errors.
The Mindful Business Charter - Episode 197
09:48
The Mindful Business Charter – Episode 197
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The Mindful Business Charter (MBC) is an initiative designed to help alleviate stress in the legal profession while promoting effective client service. Learn how the MBC's principles leverage cooperation between legal providers and customers.
Preventing and Managing Burnout - Episode 193
09:22
Preventing and Managing Burnout – Episode 193
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Burnout can be a risk in a high-pressure profession like law. This episode looks at strategies to prevent and remedy burnout.
Managing Mistakes - Episode 186
07:52
Managing Mistakes – Episode 186
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Legal professionals are held to a high standard of competence, but mistakes inevitably occur. This episode reviews how practitioners and offices can make plans and handle errors effectively.
Process Management Part 2 - Checklists - Episode 181
11:39
Process Management Part 2 – Checklists – Episode 181
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Last week's episode examined how process management can help deliver high quality legal work. The second episode in the series looks at how processes can be easily managed through checklists.
Self Care Basics - Episode 173
08:17
Self Care Basics – Episode 173
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes. Although some mental health conditions require clinical help, there are many things one can practice to improve the state of their mind. This conclusion to the Bite Size mental health series examines small but effective steps everyone can try.
What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? - Episode 172
11:34
What Is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)? – Episode 172
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a widely used treatment proven to help with many kinds of mental health issues. This episode in the mental wellness series looks at what exactly is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and what kinds of mental conditions can it help with.
Starting with Mindfulness - Episode 171
09:26
Starting with Mindfulness – Episode 171
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes. Mindfulness training is sometimes misunderstood, but its effectiveness in managing mental wellness is well documented. This episode in the mental wellness series looks at some of the benefits of mindfulness and tips on how to get started. 
Life Basics That Support Mental Wellness - Episode 170
10:55
Life Basics That Support Mental Wellness – Episode 170
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes. Diet, sleep and physical activity are so basic to humans that it is easy to overlook their effects on our minds. This episode in Bite Size's mental wellness series highlights the simplest, but perhaps most effective, things one can do to improve mental resilience.
Building Healthy Habits - Episode 169
09:54
Building Healthy Habits – Episode 169
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes. Habits, good and bad, have a huge impact on mental wellness. Most of the time, these develop haphazardly, but this episode of the mental health series reviews how to intentionally develop healthier habits.
The New Member Assistance Program - Episode 168
06:32
The New Member Assistance Program – Episode 168
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes. The Law Society of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Lawyers' Insurance Association are jointly sponsoring a new member assistance program for members of the Law Society and eligible dependants. This episode in the continuing mental wellness series looks at features of the Member Assistance Program and how to access it.
Mental Wellness Resources - Episode 167
05:34
Mental Wellness Resources – Episode 167
Qualifies for 6 CPD minutes. While dealing with mental health issues can be difficult, there are plenty of group and individual resources currently accessible. This instalment of the Bite Size mental wellness series looks at a few of the options available.
Helping Others with Mental Wellness - Episode 166
06:49
Helping Others with Mental Wellness – Episode 166
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes. Mental health issues can rarely be solved alone, so everyone can be an important player in offering help to others. The Bite Size CPD series on mental wellness continues with a look at how to assist those who are struggling.
Combating Stigma - Episode 165
08:33
Combating Stigma – Episode 165
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last episode in the series on mental wellness highlighted how stigma interferes with treating mental issues. This week continues that theme and focuses on how to avoid stigmatizing ourselves and others.  
The Stigma of Mental Unwellness - Episode 164
06:23
The Stigma of Mental Unwellness – Episode 164
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. This instalment in the continuing series on mental wellness looks at how stigma can get in the way of seeking and adopting solutions.
Recognizing Mental Health Issues - Episode 163
07:16
Recognizing Mental Health Issues – Episode 163
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. While not always obvious, there are signals that can indicate you or someone else is struggling with a wellness issue. This instalment in the continuing series on mental health discusses things to watch for.
Types of Mental Health Issues - Episode 162
09:07
Types of Mental Health Issues – Episode 162
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes. Mental unwellness encompasses a wide array of disorders and symptoms, and treatments will vary accordingly. This episode in the series on mental health reviews some of the most common conditions.
New Mental Wellness Series - Episode 161
07:49
New Mental Wellness Series – Episode 161
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Mental health continues to be a critical topic for legal professionals, especially because they suffer from issues more than the general population. This week begins a series on mental (un)wellness that considers underlying conditions, causes and potential solutions.
Training Beyond Articling - Episode 160
08:03
Training Beyond Articling – Episode 160
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While articling is a necessary part of legal training, it is not enough by itself. High performance offices recognize the value of mentoring and sponsoring. This episode looks at the differences and why they are so important.
The Myth of Multitasking - Episode 117
08:10
The Myth of Multitasking – Episode 117
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Doing multiple things at once is a point of pride for lawyers, but do not beat yourself up if you cannot do it. Nobody can. Put your mind at ease and try these tactics instead.
Don't Make This Volunteer Marketing Mistake - Episode 113
07:21
Don’t Make This Volunteer Marketing Mistake – Episode 113
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many lawyers combine their community volunteer activities with some personal marketing. Nothing wrong with that, but if it is approached from the wrong perspective, trouble can develop.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Episode 112
07:07
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – Episode 112
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the most widely used strategies for conditions like depression and anxiety. What exactly is it? This episode of Bite Size Resilience introduces us to CBT.
Helping Others With Resilience - Episode 108
07:00
Helping Others With Resilience – Episode 108
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes. Sometimes we are faced with family, colleagues and friends who might be struggling with mental wellness issues. This week our continuing series on Resilience looks at things to watch for and starting points to lend a helping hand.
Toxic Firm Members - Episode 107
08:09
Toxic Firm Members – Episode 107
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. One of the most insidious threats to a law firm is when one or more of its members work at cross-purposes with values and goals. It is even worse when the member is an owner; in this episode, we look at the problems and potential solutions to toxic personnel.
Building Healthy Systems - Episode 104
07:22
Building Healthy Systems – Episode 104
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Our physical and emotional environments play a huge role in preventing stress, but we often gloss over this important resilience tool. This episode of Bite Size Resilience looks at some simple things you can do to stop anxiety before it starts.
Resilience - Nutrition and Mental Health - Episode 99
08:03
Resilience – Nutrition and Mental Health – Episode 99
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes. We are what we eat, the saying goes. There is lots of evidence that we also feel like we eat, and this episode of Bite Size Resilience discusses the importance of diet on mental wellness.
Implementing Constant Improvement - Episode 96
08:01
Implementing Constant Improvement – Episode 96
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Companies like SpaceX or Disney seem far different than law firms. But they are both examples of the mindset that the status quo is not sufficient.
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