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Now more than ever, law firms of all sizes need good leadership in order to thrive.  The characteristics that traditionally make a good practicing lawyer, however, are quite different from the characteristics that make a good leader -- or a good follower.  It's time to change that tradition. 

This article is a synopsis of a presentation made to the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association by Mark Beese of Leadership for Lawyers, who discusses the importance of leadership in law firms and how to transform good lawyers into good leaders as well.

Good lawyers.  Good leaders.  Are they mutually exclusive?

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One of the key responsibilities of a legal administrator is the need to interact effectively as a leader with lawyers and staff -- one-on-one or in groups -- in order to get things done.  In addition, legal administrators need to build and maintain networks of people they can rely on for support in their professional and personal lives.  This March 2008 article summarizes presentations made by Sarah Michel of Perfecting Connecting at the two-day annual retreat of the Mile High Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators, held at The Historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

Effective law firm administration depends upon connecting with others

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Authority and leadership are different qualities.  A markeeting director or lawyer can have a position of authority within a law firm, but be an unskilled leader.  Conversely, and individual with no formal management authority can be an outstanding leader.  In this July 2005 article, consultant Robert Fortunato discusses how law firms can increase revenues and profits through a systematic approach to leadership, strategy and client development.

True leadership can be cultivated:  Four ways to lead in your law firm

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