EPISODE · Jan 25, 2024 · 9 MIN
#25 - Strategies for Dealing with Criticism as the Lawyer Leader
from The Sterling Family Law Show · host Jeff Sterling Hughes
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we explore an emotionally tough topic --handling criticism.At any given firm, the leader is the person criticized the most. This goes with the territory. The reality is that accepting leadership puts you first in line to be criticized.The higher you are in the organization, the more exposed you are to criticism. And the less likely you are to hear about it.There are two kinds of criticism: (1) Unfair and (2) Fair.How you deal with either of these has a direct correlation to the effectiveness of your leadership. I offer up three time-tested strategies for using criticism as a stepping stone to increase your leadership and win more influence. ----------------------Ready to find the accountability partner you need to build your dream family law firm the same way we grew Sterling Lawyers? Follow these steps: 1. SUBSCRIBE TO JEFF'S NEWSLETTER: https://jsterlinghughes.com/ 2. BOOK A FREE 30-MINUTE AUDIT WITH US: https://rocketclicks.com/schedule-a-family-law-quick-audit/ 3. CONNECT WITH US: LinkedIn: Jeff Hughes, Tyler Dolph, & Anthony Karls, Facebook: Jeff Hughes, Tyler Dolph, & Anthony Karls, Instagram: Jeff Hughes, Tyler Dolph, & Anthony Karls4. TELL US WHAT YOU WANT: Tell us in the comments if you liked this episode and what other kinds of episodes you would like to see.
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore an emotionally tough topic --handling criticism. At any given firm, the leader is the person criticized the most. This goes with the territory. The reality is that accepting leadership puts you first in line to be criticized. The higher you are in the organization, the more exposed you are to criticism. And the less likely you are to hear about it. There are two kinds of criticism: (1) Unfair and (2) Fair. How you d...
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