How to Elevate as a Leader at Your Law Firm - Transitions and High-Performance Nightmares (Part 1)

In this program, S. Scott Mason, Transformational Coach for Attorneys, delves into the perilous journey of top attorneys transitioning into leadership roles -- whether as the head of a practice group, owner of a fast-growing small firm, or chief of an in-house legal department -- shedding light on the exceptional professional risks involved when that transition happens.

This program not only identifies the challenges but also presents an innovative and effective process to minimize these risks, enabling any attorney to elevate their legal career and enhance their team's performance.

The processes and steps the program provides can help ensure that, as any lawyer climbs up a firm's or company's org chart, the big leap forward won't be the last. This program is an indispensable resource for aspiring law firm and legal unit leaders, equipping them to navigate the intricate path of leadership with confidence and success.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the limitations of skills acquired in law school and legal practice when it comes to team and executive leadership, and recognize instances where these skills may conflict with effective leadership principles
2. Differentiate between the dynamics of risk in legal practice and those in organizational leadership, gaining insights into how to navigate and mitigate risks in a leadership role
3. Develop a comprehensive plan to enhance your leadership capabilities, equipping you with the necessary tools and strategies to succeed in leadership roles
4. Discuss leadership as an ongoing professional development pathway, so that default modes of behavior do not recur and sabotage team performance