Almost every leader experiences the same dilemma: are they pushing people too hard to get things done or are they too soft and empathetic such that people don’t perform up to par. This is Joseph Folkman’s Harvard Business Review article from May 2022 that I found quite provocative — it suggests that balance is
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How Should Senior In-House Counsel Respond to Uncontrolled Social Media Postings

How Should Senior In-House Counsel Respond to Uncontrolled Social Media Postings:
One of my Edge International colleagues, Jonathan Middleburgh, who is both an organizational psychologist and a barrister, is publishing a newsletter on Substack for general counsel. (You may remember him as the individual in our team who was responsible for the Edge International global
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It’s Time to Learn How to Send an Effective Email

At Peter Diamandis’s website, he doesn’t even mention that he’s a Harvard medical graduate and an MIT physicist… Perhaps these pale in comparison with his other accomplishments you can see here.
Lawyers with whom I work, whether members of a leadership teams in a global firm or simply building their books of business almost
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Gerry Riskin guests on Steve Fretzin’s Podcast “BE THAT LAWYER”
I am so pleased to have been a guest on Steve Fretzin’s Podcast: Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin. In the episode, Steve and I discuss:
- Leadership agility in trying times and attributes of successful leaders.
- Learning, as a lawyer, from businesses and what works for them.
- The fragmentation of the law industry and how
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Richard Levick’s In House Warrior Podcast with Guest Gerry Riskin
It was such an honour and a pleasure to be a guest on the prestigious podcast of my friend, Richard Levick.
Few people have Richard’s expansive knowledge and experience in the legal profession, and it was a joy to spend time with him. I hope you might enjoy our conversation.
Agility in the Face of
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Leadership: Agility in the Face of Fragility
I was delighted to be asked to create an article on leadership for the Law Practice Management Magazine of the American Bar Association.
My hands-on work with law firm clients has been very focused on the pandemic, remote working, and the need for extra special consideration of members of firm teams due to the strains…
Your Future Will Be Forever Changed by the Deloitte’s Legal Managed Services (LMS) Group.
Why it matters:
The Story:
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The Digital Transformation War You May Not Have Heard About
Why it matters:
- The number of credible entities that are combatants
- The talented individuals that the combatants must retain or acquire
The result will be the evolution of smarter and better platforms and processes that will be like nectar to GC’s and which will…
Nick Jarrett-Kerr Videos: Planning for Recovery
THE STORY: In this video series that was produced by the Law Society of the United Kingdom and Wales, Nick Jarrett-Kerr – my Edge International colleague – offers guidance that is comprised of pure gold and precious gemstones.
CAREFULLY CONSUME EACH VIDEO: Watch as Nick in his laid-back style takes you to places that most…
Client Remote Working Outreach — Managing Partner Checklist
Managing Partners: Capitalize on your firm’s opportunity to enhance your outreach program to clients.*
Why It’s Important
The extremely fragile state of mind of your clients makes this essential for three reasons:
- It’s the right thing to do. You will help them.
- The unique opportunity is NOW, when client needs are intense.
- Your firm’s relationships
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