• Definition of  leadership and how it appears in a law firm. 
  
• Six key areas of leadership. 
  
• Resetting the idea of effective leadership. 
  
• Improving retention through professional development. 
  

• “Leadership is not accidentally bestowed or inherited. Leadership is a deliberate, thoughtful process that is about lifting the people around you.” – Mark Harry
  
• Modern law firms require leaders that can facilitate open communication and foster collaboration. 
  
• People leave law firms due to their relationship with their direct manager more than workload, money, or anything else. 
  
• Creating a positive work environment and work culture should be your number one priority – and those changes begin with you, as the leader. 
  

• “Leadership is influence.” —  Kristi Royse
  
• “Change is hard, and in leadership, it is so personal.” —  Alay Yajnik
  
• “Improving the firm’s culture starts with you. Take a moment to just reflect on how you show up with your firm.” —  Alay Yajnik
  

A nationally-recognized executive coach, speaker, and facilitator, Kristi Royse has been inspiring people to succeed for over 25 years. Using her unique blend of inspiration, motivation, real-world strategies, and actionable steps, Kristi’s clients consistently achieve measurable results. Although she works across industries, Kristi has a special affinity for lawyers and law firms. Legal industry clients include Hopkins & Carley, Clean Energy Counsel, Alto Litigation, Nicols Law, DeLacey, Riebel & Shindell LLC, Fortem IP, Lakin Spears, Fox Rothschild LLP, Gadzo Law PC, Laughlin Law, Hoge Fenton, Rodnunsky & Associates, and the California Bar Association.

Website: https://www.klrconsulting.com/ 

Email: kristi@klrconsulting.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiroyseklrconsulting/ 

Podcast: http://lawyerbusinessadvantage.com/ 

One Page Strategic Plan: LawFirmSuccessGroup.com

Email: Alay@YajnikGroup.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alayyajnik