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Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: 'The Best Way to Learn Is to Do,' Says Brigid Cech Samole

"To be an effective mentor, you need to invest time," Brigid Cech Samole said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: Irwin R. Gilbert Sets the Tone by Being 'Unflappable'

"If you build a personal relationship with your mentor and make it clear that you are always available, you will have no difficulty staying connected," Irwin R. Gilbert said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: Lisa Colon Has Her Mentees Do the Talking

"Everyone wants a chance, whether it is a chance to be involved, to be heard or to be seen," Lisa Colon said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: 'Help People Be Better Than You,' Says John Uustal

"It's so easy to forget all the successes and accomplishments because tasks never end. Recognizing success creates energy," John Uustal said.
2 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: Alan 'A.C.' Carroll Nash Learns the Motivations of His Mentees Before Guiding Them

"A good leader recognizes his strengths and weaknesses. Everyone on my team has multiple skills that they are better at than I am," Alan Carroll "A.C." Nash said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: 'One Day, Your Mentees Will Be the Ones in Charge,' Says Katherine E. Giddings

"Transparency, communication and continuous feedback in both directions provide people an outlet for airing and resolving issues and provides visibility to the 'big picture,' which keeps people engaged," Katherine E. Gidding said.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Best Mentors: Jacquin 'Quin' Gilchrist Leads by Example

"Do it old school: pick up the phone and call," said Jacquin "Quin" Gilchrist.
2 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Firmwide Managing Partner: 'Develop Positive, Supportive Relationships Across Your Organization,' Says Elizabeth Washko of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

"Seek out and agree to lead or handle roles or projects that will help you grow as a leader and showcase your talents."
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Davis Polk's Neil Barr Sees 'Choppy Waters' Ahead—and He's Ready for Whatever Comes

"There's inherently more uncertainty at the moment and transactional participants are much more discerning than they had been over the last couple years," Barr said.
10 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Leadership: 'Choose the Right Organization Aligned With Your Interests and Abilities,' Says John Paul of Finnegan

Choose worthy goals that are clear and attainable. Align the goals of the team members with the goals of the organization. Be enthusiastic and supportive and celebrate success.
4 minute read

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