#224: From Lawyer To Leader (What It Takes To Be An Effective Leader)

Join me and guest Allison Williams to learn what it takes to be an effective leader (not just a manager). Because your leadership style matters - for building the right team and culture. Today's episode will give you concrete guidance on how to start becoming a better leader and manager. Inside today's podcast, you'll learn: - The difference between managing and leading. - The importance of values for building the right culture. - How to align your hiring and training to your values - The biggest leadership mistake lawyers make (that fuels chaos). - Leadership tips for how to hold your team accountable without micromanaging. For show notes and additional resources: https://www.lifeandlawpodcast.com/podcast/be-an-effective-leader Chapters

• (00:00:00) - How to Define Your Values in Law
• (00:00:59) - Allison Williams on Leading Authentically
• (00:02:55) - The Difference Between Leadership and Management
• (00:05:10) - Mixed Bag of Management vs Leadership
• (00:09:37) - In the Elevator With Real Leadership
• (00:12:34) - The Value of Lawyers
• (00:14:16) - The Values Fit of a Lawyer
• (00:20:06) - How to Manage Conflict
• (00:24:36) - The Importance of Controlling Criticism
• (00:30:25) - Bradley: The Ego in Law
• (00:35:36) - Let the Right Person Go
• (00:39:21) - How to Terminate a Friend
• (00:46:45) - How to Stop Hard on a Law Firm Employee