BRG Director Matthew McSheaffrey and Alex Lerner, a partner at Stewarts, explore key insights from Simon Sinek’s influential books Start with Why and Leaders Eat Last, discussing the power of understanding one’s “why,” leadership as a service, and the importance of creating a “circle of safety” that fosters innovation and team growth. They also reflect on Sinek’s “Why, How, What” framework, the value of mentorship, the impact of influential mentors throughout their careers, key turning points in their professional paths, and the importance of developing self-confidence to continue moving forward.
Selected Transcript Summary
[00:00]
Matthew and Alex introduce themselves and discuss their professional backgrounds and personal connections. Matthew highlights his experience in litigation and arbitration at BRG. Alex shares his journey to partnership at Stewarts and his focus on high-value financial services litigation and particularly group litigation.
[2:57]
They introduce the topics of leadership and mentorship, focusing on how leadership roles evolve over time. Both reflect on personal experiences transitioning from individual contributors to team leaders.
[4:40]
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