Is Your Law Firm Culture Toxic? - #96

Ever promoted someone only to watch your firm's culture crumble? 

In this raw episode, I share one of  my biggest leadership blunders and its far-reaching consequences. 

I take you behind the scenes of our law firm's year-long struggle to recover from a toxic culture shift, sharing hard-earned wisdom that could save your practice.

Here’s what I discussed:

• The impact of promoting the wrong leader and the warning signs I ignored.
• How a toxic culture can develop subtly and quickly, often going unnoticed.
• The necessity of implementing a zero-tolerance policy on toxic behavior, including a pivotal incident involving bullying.
• The long-term benefits of cultivating a positive and collaborative atmosphere.
• Actionable strategies for leaders to set clear expectations and maintain a healthy culture.

Listen in for real-life insights on how to prevent toxic culture from taking root in your firm—and how to fix it if it already has.

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