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Leadership Lessons I Learned from ABC's Lost

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From 2004 through 2010, I was transfixed (and probably a little addicted) to the ABC hit show Lost. From the pilot episode, Ellen and I were hooked. You likely remember Lost, which is built around a commercial airline that...more

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A Tale of Two Leaders: What Leadership Has Taught Me

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Showcasing how leaders come in various shapes and sizes is the common thread throughout this issue. We interviewed two Baker Donelson women leaders – Martha Boyd, chair of the Firm's Labor & Employment Group, and Jennifer...more

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What I Learned About Leadership This Summer

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Each year, our Baker Women team makes a point to engage with our summer associates, particularly getting them involved in some of our signature projects, such as our leadership issue of Strive. For this article, we tasked...more

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Leadership, Lawyers, and Basketball – Oh My!

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I've been pondering the relationship among these three things – leadership, lawyers, and basketball – since watching this year's Women's NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament earlier this year, there seems to be a lot we can...more

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What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell

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In "What I Wish I Knew Then: Anthony Crowell" (New York Law Journal, November 16, 2023), the dean and president of New York Law School and counselor to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reflects on the importance...more

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This is the Headline

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Good morning. Welcome back to Scaling Greatness, a newsletter from Integreon focusing on amplifying business excellence and innovation. You’re exposed to hundreds of headlines daily. Every time you leave the house, you are...more

International Lawyers Network

Essential Traits for Success: Persistence, Learning, and Strong Support

In today’s dynamic work environment, one of the key questions I often get is about the essential skills people need to thrive. In my view, achieving success involves three key elements: resilience, a commitment to continuous...more

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Baker's Dozen: How to Create Meaningful Mentorships

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We recently asked the Baker Donelson community to share "one tip or piece of advice on how to create meaningful mentorships." 1. I had the good fortune as a senior associate and young shareholder to work closely with John...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

One More Thing | Creating an Authentic, Purpose-Built Network for Professional Women with Lavinia Calvert

On this episode of “All the Things,” CMBDO Robyn Addis chats with Intapp’s Lavinia Calvert about her company’s WIN Initiative — an internal program focused on developing, growing, and promoting strong connections for women...more

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Should Your Organization Consider a Sponsorship Program?

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Should your organization consider a sponsorship program? Absolutely! An important aspect of an organization's ability to attract and retain engaged and committed employees is how the organization brings out the best in its...more

World Law Group

She for She: Leaders Building Leaders - Key Takeaways

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For decades, women have made strides in the professional world from smashing glass ceilings to shattering stereotypes. Every March, during women’s history month, despite the inspiring stories and shared experiences of women,...more

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You Either Win or Learn

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After losing the Super Bowl last Sunday, Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Jalen Hurts responded to a media question about the loss by saying “you either win or you learn.” This response applies to losing or failing in any...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Words of Wisdom - January 2023 | Issue No. 207 - Women Leaders in Fund Finance Share the Keys to Success

At the beginning of the year, everyone’s LinkedIn newsfeed was flooded with alerts about members of their network updating their profiles with new titles following end-of-year promotions. As newly promoted women partners on...more

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The Value of “Doing”: Lessons in Mentoring

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A great mentor is invaluable for a young lawyer. In a profession based on judgment, young lawyers need the guidance of a wise, battle-tested lawyer to help them unlock their true potential. If they’re especially lucky, like I...more

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What Makes for a Successful Mentor/Mentee Relationship?

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Mentorship has been an important topic around conversations of success for many years now. When addressing how anyone has reached success professionally, most credit the contributions of their mentors and praise the vital...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law - July 28th - 29th, 10:00 am - 4:15 pm EDT

Be Part of the Only Event that Unites Women Leaders in Life Sciences Law for Candid Discussion, Valuable Collaboration and Meaningful Networking! Attend the American Conference Institute’s 8th Annual Virtual Conference on...more

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Seriously Driven Podcast: Accomplishing the “Un” Accomplishable with Shawn Wright

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Candid conversations, unfiltered insights, and a dose of hard-earned wisdom from influential women, committed to helping other women succeed and lead. Shawn M. Wright, co-chair of Blank Rome LLP’s Washington, D.C., office...more

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Contribute to the Success of Others

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JW Way Fundamental #20: Be a Mentor  "Help others. Take responsibility to coach, help, guide, teach, and mentor others. Contributing to the success of others enhances your own success and well-being, as well as our firm." ...more

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Interview with Sarah Powell, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Focus Brands

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Tell us about some of the leadership positions you held in your career and how you achieved those positions. My first true leadership position was as an assistant general counsel (AGC) at Delhaize America after serving as...more

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Season of Giving... Become a BME… Best Mentor Ever!

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There is no better time of the year to start giving. Sharing your business or courtroom experiences, leadership skills, and knowledge is an invaluable service you can give to a new lawyer or a fellow team member who might be...more

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