It's often the people you don't work with daily who can make the biggest difference to your success at critical moments in law firms. Use these tips to build relationships across departments now and increase the power of your collaborations later. And yes, a little Fireball can go a long way!

During an exchange of ideas, "actually" can feel disrespectful. Recondition yourself to recognize the win.

Marketing and BD professionals can benefit from the same basic principle we teach lawyers: people hire people they know, like, and trust. Earn influence by building rapport.