Best Successful Barrister Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 5 - Alex Benn 10:45

4h ago10:45

10:45

Being yourself is one of the most important aspects of a pupillage interview. In this episode, Alex Benn, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, joined your host, Rob Hanna, to talk about pupillage interviews. He shared his insights on the role of a panel’s preferences when it comes to choosing pupillage candidates. Alex suggested that creating personal…

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Ep. 15 - Being a Superstar Rainmaker 42:46

1h ago42:46

42:46

In this episode, cohosts Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry discuss the ins and outs of creating a sustainable referral base. Identifying your target audience and curating campaigns that resonate will help other firms send you your perfect client. Learn tips and tricks for building your base, maintaining it, and segmenting it to determine who to priori…

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Life as a Managing Partner: Leading Your Firm to Future Success - Michael A. Gerstenzang - S8 E35 44:15

4h ago44:15

44:15

Have you ever wondered what the role of a Managing Partner is like? Then tune into this episode with Michael A. Gerstenzang, the Managing Partner at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP . Hosted by Rob Hanna, this conversation covers everything from Michael’s early career to the role of listening in a Managing Partner’s day-to-day activities. So wh…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 16 - Nick Anderson 15:52

1h ago15:52

15:52

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! For our final interview in this miniseries, we are joined by Nick Anderson, a Senior Vice President of Clio, who focuses on customer success. Nick is responsible for all off the Post-Sales functions of Clio. This includes onboarding, customer education and support. He plays a pivotal role in drivin…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 15 - Mayur Gadhia 10:29

4h ago10:29

10:29

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Mayur Gadhia, the customer-focused Founder of CloudAct and Cloud For Law Firms joins us in today’s conversation. He has outstanding expertise with cloud-based software, such as Netsuite, SAP, Oracle, SUN and Blackline. His technological business solutions are aimed to make the legal sector more str…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 14 - Kerry O'Brien 19:01

7h ago19:01

19:01

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our special guest in this episode is Kerry O’Brien, the Senior Manager of Learning & Development at Clio, as well as the co-host of the self-improvement podcast How’d You Learn To. With over a decade of experience in Talent Development, Kerry has made boosting people to their full potential his top…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 13 - Joshua Lenon 19:07

2h ago19:07

19:07

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! For today’s discussion, we are joined by Joshua Lenon, Clio’s very own Lawyer in Residence. Over the course of 10+ years, Joshua has brought legal scholarship to the forefront of Clio, by means of adding it to not only the conversations happening within Clio, but also its clients and customer base.…

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 4 - Rebecca Chalkley KC 10:16

10h ago10:16

10:16

Want to know the best qualities to cultivate during your path to pupillage? Then listen in to this episode with Rebecca Chalkley KC, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers. She explains the importance of self-belief, resilience, and authenticity throughout interviews and applications. We also touched on career growth and personal development in this enga…

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208: The CEO Mindset | Tom Monahan 53:18

19h ago53:18

53:18

Tom Monahan took on the role of CEO of Heidrick & Struggles in 2024. He came to Heidrick & Struggles with a decades-long career of building and leading innovative technology, data, and services companies and as a long-time Heidrick & Struggles client. Most recently, Tom was president and CEO of DeVry University, where he led the university to digit…

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Ep. 14 - Mindset & Daily Affirmations- A New Approach for Success 38:13

22h ago38:13

38:13

Today on the Successful Barrister Podcast, cohosts Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry discuss the value of talking to yourself. They start off by discussing closed and growth mindsets as described in Carol Dweck’s book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, and how you can develop a growth mindset. Next, Marc and Diana discuss affirmations (or “pep ta…

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Creating Accessible Coaching: Leadership Insights From a Former Marine - Ben Williams - S8 E34 48:57

2d ago48:57

48:57

If you’re interested in taking your career (and life) to the next level, then tune in for the inspiring story of Ben Williams, the Founder & CEO of Loopin. A former Royal Marine, now turned author and entrepreneur, Ben’s life is full of valuable lessons and fascinating insights. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Ben discussing…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 12 - Olivia Vizachero 12:25

4d ago12:25

12:25

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! In this episode we welcome Olivia Vizachero, professional lawyer-turned-life-coach and hostess of the Less Stressed Lawyer podcast. She shares the exact steps you need to manage the stress that comes with being a lawyer and start finally feeling like you are in control of your mental health and wel…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 11 - Curt Sigfstead 18:33

5d ago18:33

18:33

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Clio’s very own Curt Sigfstead joins us today. He is the Chief Financial Officer of the company. Curt is in charge of managing Clio’s financial affairs, not just including finance, but also accounting, capital, treasury, taxation, and corporate development. During his long line of experiences, he w…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 10 - Niamh Pollak 19:48

5d ago19:48

19:48

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our very special guest in this conversation is Niamh Pollak, the Vice President of Legal at Clio. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Niamh has an in-depth and varied range of competencies, which were developed by being involved in high level complex commercial transactions and legal ope…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 9 - Alistair Vigier 7:46

5d ago7:46

7:46

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our guest, Alistair Vigier, is the founder of Caseway, an AI platform built specifically to help law firms and individuals. In this episode, we discuss the platform and how it aims to revolutionise AI to deliver custom, client-dedicated solutions that shape and streamline the world of legal tech. J…

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 3 - Genevieve Reed 12:09

7d ago12:09

12:09

If you’re looking for advice on pupillage interviews, this is the episode for you. I spoke with Genevieve Reed, a Barrister at Red Lion Chambers, about her top tips for applicants, which included having three key takeaways for the hiring panel and practising mock interviews in advance. We also discussed the importance of focus and preparation. To f…

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Ep. 13 - Using Personality Tests: From Hiring and Beyond 38:53

8d ago38:53

38:53

There are many personality tests available, but how do you know which ones are legitimate? And how can you tell which test will be the best for your firm? How much weight should a personality test result be given in the hiring process. In this episode of the Successful Barrister podcast, Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry answer these questions and mor…

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Legal Innovation vs Legal Operations: Creating a New Way to Practice Law - Maurus Schreyvogel - S8 E33 48:48

9d ago48:48

48:48

If you’ve ever thought that there should be a better way for lawyers to work, this episode is for you. Your host, Rob Hanna, was joined by Maurus Schreyvogel, the Legal Function Consulting Leader in Europe West at EY, to talk about his role in legal innovation and operations, where he pushes the boundaries of what can be done in the sector. So why …

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 8 - Patrick Patino 7:45

12d ago7:45

7:45

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our interview guest is Patrick Patino, the bankruptcy attorney from High Five Legal, as well as host of The Newfangled Lawyer podcast. Patrick has dedicated his career to helping debtors with consumer and business bankruptcy solutions. He specialises in identifying financial problems of any sort an…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 7 - Reagan Attle 18:43

11d ago18:43

18:43

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! To give us more key insight into Clio itself and how it operates on a global scale, we are joined by very special guest Reagan Attle, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The company owes a lot of its success to her, since she’s led the announcements and go-to-market strategies for Clio’s Series …

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 6 - Sarah Murphy 17:21

12d ago17:21

17:21

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our very special guest this interview is Sarah Murphy, the General Manager EMEA at Clio. Since 2021, Sarah has played a valuable part in Clio’s operating structure by leading customer-driven strategies within the company and analysing where it can gain more worldwide reach, particularly across Euro…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 5 - Morgan Maguire 7:08

14d ago7:08

7:08

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Morgan Maguire, our guest in this episode, is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lexselect, a specialist AI platform that is highly proficient in parsing legal data from PDFs. Our discussion revolves around Lexselect’s practice and contributions within the expanding sector of legal tech. Join us for this pa…

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 2 - Gillian Jones KC 8:53

17d ago8:53

8:53

Meet Gillian Jones KC, the Co-Head of Red Lion Chambers. She joined me to discuss the significance of being authentic throughout the path to pupillage. We also touched on how to succeed in pupillage applications and interviews, including doing deep dive research, and using rejections as opportunities for reflection and growth. Listen along for some…

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Ep. 12 - Delaying the Grim Reaper: Putting Your Health First 45:16

15d ago45:16

45:16

Health is Wealth: Delaying the Grim Reaper, Delaying the Grim Reaper, Lifestyle Changes for Longevity and Success In this episode, Marc and Diana discuss the importance of prioritizing your health. In his 40s, Marc Whitehead began to experience chronic pain. After a series of crash diets, he began to make permanent changes through small, manageable…

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How AI Can Help You Win Clients: Inside Caseguru’s Legal Tech Solutions - Ivan Tryskyba - S8 E32 31:23

16d ago31:23

31:23

If you’re a solo/freelance lawyer or from a small firm, chances are, you’ve worried about how to win more clients at some point or another. Meet Ivan Tryskyba, the Founder of Caseguru, and the person using AI to solve that problem. Ho joined your host, Rob Hanna, in this episode to share the impact that his innovative AI-driven marketplace is set t…

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207: Rugby Super League | Stevie Ward 52:59

17d ago52:59

52:59

Stevie Ward is the former captain of the Leeds Rhinos Super League Rugby team, winner of the Super League and Challenge Cup and he was also one of the youngest captains aged only 26. Stevie had 10 operations during his playing career and had to retire early due to a brain injury. This is a powerful episode of humility, vulnerability and resilience.…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 4 - Daniel Steinberg 9:01

24d ago9:01

9:01

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! In this episode, our guest speaker is Daniel Steinberg, the CEO & Founder of Lawbrokr, an online platform dedicated to driving growth for client-centric law firms. Daniel talks about harnessing your momentum and making noise from a lawbroker’s perspective. How to help law firms, clients and consume…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 3 - Eda Rosa 10:00

18d ago10:00

10:00

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our guest is Eda Rosa, the CEO Paralegal founder of Eda Rose LLC and the Let’s Talk Paralegal podcast. In this exclusive interview, Eda delves into the key drivers that propelled her, as well as her career forward in the spheres of law, AI and legal tech by truly harnessing her momentum. Expert tip…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 2 - Joel Ferdinand 8:16

19d ago8:16

8:16

Welcome to today’s episode of Clio Con Clips 2024! Our guest Joel Ferdinand, Co-Founder of Pierson Ferdinand LLP, is here to discuss the key drivers that helped him rise above the challenges and evolving legal tech of the future world of law. How to keep human connection with clients, among other individuals in the industry is touched upon, along w…

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Clio Con Clips 2024 - Ep 1 - Jack Newton 28:56

19d ago28:56

28:56

Welcome to Clio Con Clips 2024, the mini podcast series based on our latest visit to Clio Con. Here, we discuss our thoughts and findings with the guest speakers that attended this influential event. Our first guest, Jack Newton is the founder and CEO of the innovative and inspiring legal tech company Clio. Set up as an annual event, Clio Con gathe…

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Pupillage Pathways with Red Lion Chambers - Ep 1 - Jane Oldfield 9:47

21d ago9:47

9:47

Welcome to the “Pupillage Pathways" - A Mini Podcast Series with Red Lion Chambers, brought to you by the Legally Speaking Podcast! Hosted by Rob Hanna, this episode features Jane Oldfield, a Criminal & Regulatory Barrister at Red Lion Chambers. The pair discussed the best interview preparation techniques for prospective pupils, how to handle rejec…

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Ep. 11 - Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High 39:46

22d ago39:46

39:46

In this episode, Marc and Diana discuss Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Paterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler. The book covers how to have difficult conversations and explains why these conversations are important. Learning how to have successful crucial conversations can help your firm addres…

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Exploring Social Mobility, Diversity and Inclusion in Law - Salma Maqsood - S8 E31 46:40

23d ago46:40

46:40

Learn more about the importance of accessible education and diverse representation in the legal sector. Salma Maqsood joined me in this exciting episode to discuss her experiences of entering law. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Salma discussing: Social mobility Financial inacessibility The importance of diverse boards Acces…

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Ep. 10 - Rainmaking for Introverts 31:18

1M ago31:18

31:18

Being naturally introverted doesn’t mean you can’t be a great rainmaker – it just means you have to be intentional. In this episode of the Successful Barrister Podcast, cohosts Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry explain how introverted people can make the most of networking events. Build out your referral sources by learning how to effectively present …

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Diversity & Regulatory Law: How Unique Perspectives Shape the Future - Nikki Ogun - S8 E30 51:45

1M ago51:45

51:45

What’s the relationship between diversity and AI? Join us in this episode as your host, Rob Hanna, and guest Nikki Ogun, discuss the importance of D&I in regulatory law, data protection and AI. Nikki is a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells, where she leads a number of diversity initiatives, including the Black Women in Law Network. So why should you…

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206: Combat Pilot (aka 'Rowdy') with Loree Draude 44:12

1M ago44:12

44:12

Loree Draude (call sign 'Rowdy') was one of the first female combat pilots in the US Navy with over 300 aircraft carrier landings and two deployments to the Persian Gulf. Loree who is based in Boston is currently an author, executive coach and keynote speaker with a passion for focusing on the human being and not just the human doing. Leadership an…

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Clio Series F Funding Update - Jack Newton, Founder and CEO of Clio 34:41

1M ago34:41

34:41

In this special episode, Rob Hanna was joined by Jack Newton, the Founder and CEO of Clio, at the Innovate Legal Summit 2024. They discussed Clio’s latest funding round and what Jack hopes the company will be able to do as a result. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Jack discussing: Expanding Clio’s AI capabilities The impact …

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Ep. 9 - Small Steps to Create Radical Change- The Kaizen Effect 39:38

1M ago39:38

39:38

In today’s episode, Diana and Marc focus on Kaizen, the simple but powerful concept that can empower your firm to grow continuously without committing to large changes. The concept is detailed in The Spirit of Kaizen by Rober Maurer. Kaizen is a favorite concept of Marc Whitehead, and he employs it regularly in the firm. Learn how Kaizen can be a s…

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ClientEarth: Creating Climate-Led Legislation for Everyone - James Thornton - S8 E29 52:08

1M ago52:08

52:08

How can the law save the environment? Tune into this episode, featuring James Thornton, the President & Founder of ClientEarth, to find out more about the way that government legislation is protecting and supporting our planet for future generations. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and James discussing: What ClientEarth is and h…

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205: The King's Counsel | Sir Max Hill KC and Tom Sprange KC 46:05

2M ago46:05

46:05

This episode features Sir Max Hill KC who was the former Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Tom Sprange KC who is the Managing Partner of the London office of King & Spalding, the international law firm. Both are highly experienced trial lawyers who have made the transition from individual contributors…

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Ep. 8 - How Being Wildly Profitable Actually Benefits Your Clients 47:45

2M ago47:45

47:45

On this episode of The Successful Barrister, Marc and Diana discuss how to create a marketing plan – and why being wildly profitable is good for your client. Learn Marc’s six strategies for marketing success and adopt them for your firm. Discover the best practices for paid marketing, how to measure your ROI, and why most firms have more problems c…

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Protecting Protest Law: Defending Human Rights in the UK - Katy Watts - S8 E28 31:31

2M ago31:31

31:31

Meet Katy Watts, a Solicitor at Liberty (National Council for Civil Liberties), where she works on protests, technology, surveillance and data rights law. In this episode, Katy explained her landmark legal case against the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, as well as her work to protect human rights law in the UK. So why should you be …

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Ep. 7 - Who Not How: The Art of Removing Roadblocks 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

Firm owners often find themselves juggling many tasks at the same time and struggling to get everything done. If you find yourself wondering how you can get all of your work done, you may be asking the wrong question. Learn how to delegate tasks with Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals by Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Benja…

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The Moral Obligation to Develop Legal AI - Hemant Kashyap - S8 E27 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

Join Rob Hanna and Hemant Kashyap, the Chief Product Officer at Clio, as they dive into Clio’s new features, product strategy and AI tools. This episode is a crash-course in making a mission-motivated difference, particularly in the legal space. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Hemant discussing: The shockingly statistics abo…

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Ep. 6 - Is a Flywheel Giving Your Firm Momentum? 40:01

2M ago40:01

40:01

In this episode, Marc and Diana discuss the flywheel, a concept introduced by Jim Collins in Good to Great and expanded upon in his monograph Turning the Flywheel. Learn what the flywheel can do for your firm and how to translate its concepts to a legal setting. Find out if your firm is asking the five essential questions – and if you have the righ…

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Regulating Technology: Protecting Human Rights at the Border - Petra Molnar - S8E26 33:20

2M ago33:20

33:20

Borders are a legally unregulated space where human rights are often not protected. To help us explore these liminal spaces, we invited Petra Molnar, the Associate Director of the Refugee Law Lab at York University and Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, onto the show. So why should you be lis…

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204: Flying High: Edwin Brenninkmeyer 44:50

2M ago44:50

44:50

Edwin Brenninkmeyer is the CEO of Oriens Aviation and this episode was filmed on a Pilatus PC24 jet at Biggin Hill. The Pilatus PC24 can carry 8 passengers and 2 pilots although it can be flown by a single pilot. Edwin started the company back in 2015 as he is passionate about aviation having qualified as a pilot at 17 years old. Edwin comes from a…

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Ep. 5 - Is The Book Good to Great Still Relevant? 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Is Good to Great a relic of the past or the key to your future? In this episode, Marc and Diana discuss the classic book Good to Great by Jim Collins and examine the book’s relevance over twenty years after its publication. They consider arguments against the book, break down its key points, and explain how your firm could benefit from its principl…

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Stress & Law Firm Founders: The Importance of Authenticity at Work - Michael Burne - S8 E25 51:59

2M ago51:59

51:59

Learn how to reduce stress in law firms with this week’s guest, Michael Burne, the Founder and Chief Executive of Carbon Law Partners and Bamboo. In this episode, he shared the importance of embracing authenticity throughout your career to attract the right customers and improve your mental health at work. So why should you be listening in? You can…

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Ep. 4 - Leading Your Team by Eating Last 31:18

3M ago31:18

31:18

In this episode, Marc Whitehead and Diana Berry share the tips and tricks they learned from Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek. The book teaches leaders how to build trust with their teams, lead intentionally, and create an environment where leaders underneath them can lead. Learn why failing to delegate tasks could be costing you and your leaders. Li…

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