Do you avoid tough conversations? Frustrated when your team doesn’t deliver the work product you expected? Or did someone tell you to work on “executive presence” and you don’t know how? In this episode, executive coach and Forbes contributor, Hanna Hart is in The Legal Department with a framework for giving and receiving feedback. Lawyers […]
Tag: soft skills
Executive Presence In The Legal Department Joe Schohl Inside Counsel Academy And 2x Public Company GC (E62)
S is for soft skills—but what do they really mean for in-house counsel? In this episode, Inside Counsel Academy founder Joe Schohl joins Stacy Bratcher in The Legal Department to unpack executive presence—what it is, why it matters, and how to develop it for leadership success.
Plus, in this special Office Hours segment, Joe tackles a tricky listener question: What should you do if your boss gives the board incorrect advice?
Get expert insights and practical strategies from Inside Counsel Academy to strengthen your in-house legal career. […]
Don’t Say “No” Ask How: Developing A Team In The Legal Department Kate Dugan Energizer
Struggling with managing or developing a legal team? Unsure how to set effective goals and keep your team motivated? Feeling drained? Fear not! Kate Dugan, General Counsel of Energizer, joins The Legal Department to energize your approach to legal team management. In this episode, Kate shares her strategies for creating impactful Individual Development Plans […]
What It Takes To Be A Good Lawyer In The Legal Department: Dana Lira Warner Brothers Discovery
The client’s definition of “a good lawyer” is different than yours.” “Harry Potter’s Lawyer” in-house veteran Dana Lira SVP Legal at Warner Brothers Discovery shares tactics for being a good business partner and building relationships with clients. We talk about why communication is one of the hardest “soft skills” to master in-house and how […]

