Eating Crow Episode 12: Holly Hammer

Holly Hammer likes to win.She grew up with two brothers who played D1 Lacrosse and gave as many bruises in the backyard as she received. It's why she was such a successful litigator and now runs her own law firm.But there's more to the story. Much more. Holly left a promising career on the West Coast to be near family and that meant starting over in a place where the old-boys club ran the show. That didn't stop Holly, she proved herself and landed in what appeared to be the right job - until she did a gut check and realized she wanted to help people more than she wanted to make money.That meant starting her own firm, choosing her own clients and giving back to her community. I took more notes during this podcast than ever before and when I reviewed them, I felt completely inadequate. She does it all and gives back more than most.You will be fascinated by Holly's rise to the top, the stories of clients who thought she was the court reporter and how a blue blazer and khakis do not define a successful attorney.Holly's Eating Crow Moments:When she realized she had to change the stigma around substance abuse and how its inspired her charitable work.Recognizing she can't do everything at her firm - she needs specialization and help to retain balance.Knowing what kind of clients she wants - and the fact that the big money is sometimes in other places.Key Takeaways for Leaders and Entrepreneurs:Diversity is not just race, gender or skin color. It can be about experiences, cultures, mindset, etc. Enrich your team with different experiences and see them thrive.Map your behaviors to your goals. Where do I want my company to be in 3 to 5 years? What sacrifices or changes am I willing to make to support these goals. Many entrepreneurs do not define an exit or a long-term goal and spend considerable time and money doing what others expect rather than what they'd like to accomplish.Map charitable giving into your plan - and get engaged with time, talent and treasure.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/eating-crow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.