Show notes
In this Next Normal podcast episode, Elevate’s Chairman and CEO, Liam Brown, talks with Monica Risam, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary of Lombard International, a global leader in wealth structuring solutions.Monica describes her career journey, the mentorship she received, and the leadership approach she embraced in this thoughtful conversation. Balancing kindness with getting things done - and a quote from Maya Angelou - this 25-minute episode is a must-listen for the lawyer transitioning to a General Counsel or Associate General Counsel role. “People will forget what you did and what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya AngelouEpisode highlights include:1. [01:20] – Monica makes a move - from Weil Gotshal to GE Capital2. [06:13] – To be successful in-house, be interested, excited, and focused on the business3. [08:54] - Making decisions and offering judgments as a GC, you need to understand the business problem4. [11:10] – To listen and incorporate others' viewpoints, we need to slow down…5. [16:45] - Getting things done - is a combination of floating above and diving deep – communication is key6. [19:53] - 'People will forget what you did… they will never forget how you made them feel.'7. [24:13] – We’re looking to digitize…8. [26:01] - Leadership in tough times requires…Enjoy