5 Keys to Create a Workplace Where People Thrive

What do you want to be remembered for? Today’s guest says her legacy is in seeing value in the race car driver AND the pit crew. [00:40] Heather Olson’s journey to becoming a lawyer started with a three million dollar case settlement. The even better part about that, she wasn’t even a lawyer, yet! [04:36] Besides her incredible track record as an attorney, Heather also shows us what it means to build a business through intentional leadership. [11:11] One of her keys to success: personal and firm core values. That’s how she is able to stay on track, know when a new hire is a good fit, and even when it’s time to transition someone out of the company. [18:13] With values comes boundaries and dealing with conflict as a team. Pivoting is hard, but pivoting as a unit?! That’s a marathon! [23:19] So, how do other law practices get better at managing people, not just case loads? Turns out, that’s the make or break detail to successful teams and attorney careers! [28:06] As a blueprint for equitable and people first business practices, Olson Law has a lot in store for the future. [39:00] But, all work and no play makes for a dull Powerhouse Lawyer. Heather shares her Legally Blonde moment! Let’s just say, you think you’ve had enough of the treadmill? Sometimes the treadmill has had enough of you! [44:01]Closing [47:31]__________Burnout and overwhelm may be a part of your everyday life, but it doesn't have to be! Here are five action steps that helped me crawl my way out of the weeds of life and into building the life I wanted and knew I deserved. Eliminate overwhelm in life AND law, now!https://www.eringerner.com/eliminating-overwhelm Powerhouse Lawyer Retreat February 2024: https://www.eringerner.com/powerhouse-lawyers-retreat-febraury-2024Connect with Heather OlsonLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherolsonolsonlawllc/ Olson Law https://www.olsonlawllc.com/ Stay connected with Erin GernerWebsite https://www.eringerner.com/    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-gerner/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erin.w.gernerInstagram https://www.instagram.com/eringerner/?hl=en