The O shaped lawyer - people first, then lawyers

Whilst it is a given that lawyers will have technical competence in their area of practice, we have been encouraged to also develop commercial awareness in relation to our clients’ business and industry.

Taking this further, this article encourages the next generation of leaders in the legal profession to develop their emotional intelligence by striving to :

- be Open in their mindsets and with their hearts

- be Opportunistic by embracing change

- be Original and innovative in solving problems

- take Ownership and accountability

- be Optimistic with a positive outlook

O shaped lawyers are the next generation of lawyers - so called because they are well-rounded people who are able to combine technical competence with a much, more human, emotionally intelligent approach... They will appreciate that providing a compelling service requires more than just a sharp intellect; it needs understanding, compassion and emotional intelligence. www.thelawyer.com/...