Gentle Leadership with Enrique Dubon-Roberts

Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Enrique Dubon-RobertsWhat do family law and time accounting have to do with leadership? Enrique Dubon-Roberts, partner at BDL family law shares his take on leading law professionals with a gentle approach. As an award-winning lawyer, mediator and former high school teacher, he has a lot of experience reading the room and connecting with his team. Enrique’s journey from a classroom to founding partner was anything but linear, and he explains how letting his “teacher heart” guide his leadership style leads to both team cohesion and client care. His firm is nothing like the popular legal drama “Suits”. They work to be proactive in client work, so that late nights aren’t the norm. He and his partner make intentional choices in their physical space, services they offer and how they choose who they work with to ensure alignment throughout. We talked about the differences between individual contributor vs. the mindshare of ownership and leading a team. Enrique is candid about his time and priorities and having his family’s support after moving from El Salvador. Listen in to hear where he gets his inspiration!QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:“As lawyers we’re taught that our productivity has to be measured in six-minute intervals all day, every day. And the reality is we're not machines.”“Be a little gentler on yourself.”“It takes me 40 minutes to get my coffee. Not because it takes that long to make a cup of coffee. But because I want to sense how the office is.”EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:Creating a supportive culture is essential for employee satisfaction.Work-life balance is prioritized in Enrique's law firm.Mentorship is a key focus for developing young lawyers.Gentle leadership fosters a positive work environment.Personal well-being is vital for effective leadership.Alignment of vision is crucial for team dynamics.Teaching experience enhances social awareness in the workplace.Setting clear expectations helps avoid misunderstandings.Inspiration can be drawn from public figures and their wisdom.LINKS FROM EPISODE:Learn more about BDL Family Law @ Website: https://bdlfamilylaw.com/Enrique on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/enrique-dubon-roberts-a2281a70/----------Like What You Heard?Don’t forget to subscribe or follow us on YouTube or your favorite podcast service, so you never miss an episode!Want to be an expert guest? ⁠⁠APPLY HERE ⁠