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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