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Podcast Episode 219: Mastering People Skills for Success as an Attorney (w/Stephanie Hanna)

October 29, 2019 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we’re talking with special guest Stephanie Hanna — Founder of The Other 85 — about mastering the non-substantive skills that make up 85% of career success for lawyers.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Stephanie’s background and her work creating The Other 85
  • Should you be a giver or a taker?
  • Developing a positive networking attitude
  • Tips for reaching out, asking for a favor, and following up with people
  • Are first-generation law students at a disadvantage when it comes to creating business contacts?
  • How to build your network at holiday parties

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Resources:

  • The Other 85
  • Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives our Success, by Adam Grant
  • Trello
  • Postable
  • Capture Your Confidence
  • How to Conduct Great Informational Interviews
  • Five Ways to Take the Awkward Out of Holiday Parties
  • Stephanie Hanna – Instagram account
  • Stephanie Hanna – LinkedIn account
  • Podcast Episode 114: Law School Networking 101
  • Podcast Episode 207: Navigating Networking Events as a Law Student

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