“Help! I’m a leader, what should I do to improve communication in my team?”
At The WayFinders Group, we believe that it is possible to create a culture of openness. For us, excellence and empathy go hand in hand. We remain committed to excellence whilst also demonstrating empathy as we communicate with one another. Here’s how we do it internally: 📢 Model vulnerability Taking time to share how you […]
Three ways conflict can be transformational
Mediation is vital to our work at The WayFinders Group since it provides someone neutral to help people in conflict find a path forward which they can live with. Critical thinking is key to seeing the other person’s perspective. Clarity is found in the margins, in the grey rather than in black and white. The […]
Is change the new political buzzword?
We are in uncharted political territory: every leader is campaigning for change Same, same… In her speech at the Democratic National Convention [last week], Kamala Harris posited the idea that America should not go back, rather it needs to “chart a new way forward .” For people like me who live to challenge the […]
Black History Month: Leah Brown on growing in adversity
Leah Brown talks about her journey from private practice to in-house, how she overcame adversity and started her own consulting business as a ‘fixer’ and general counsel. I started out studying philosophy at university and chose law after I graduated because I was compelled to a career to solve problems. I had the privilege of […]
‘A Pressure Cooker’: Mental Health is a Problem for In-House Lawyers Too
In part two of a series looking at mental health in the legal industry, interviews with chief legal officers and general counsel reveal aside of the in-house practice that is rarely acknowledged. Across the board, in-house lawyers in senior management reported an average level of mental health that was markedly lower than partners surveyed in […]
Thank God it wasn’t me
“The Fixer” Welcome to The Fixer, a weekly newsletter from The WayFinders Group. You could be making headlines for all the wrong reasons, but it won’t happen to you because you’re here learning from other leaders’ spectacular missteps. Every Friday, we forensically examine the corporate crises that could have been avoided with foresight, fresh thinking, […]
Handling Conflict Like a Boss
In every area of life, we encounter challenging conversations that test our patience and professionalism. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, negotiating a raise, or resolving conflicts, how we handle conflict has a huge impact on our work and our families. It’s important to have compassion for yourself as you embark on resolving conflict as emotions […]
Leah Brown Of The WayFinders Group On How To Create A Successful Career In Conflict Resolution And Mediation
Your passion: I want to understand what you think, why you think it, and what is important to you. I am passionate about using mediation and restorative justice initiatives to see people find freedom, through conquering their deepest fears, and challenging the lies we tell ourselves so we no longer need to dream about possibilities, […]
