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How Sponsorship, Empathy, and Failure Shape Great Leaders, with Michael Cohen

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In episode 576, learn how to lead with empathy, build trust, and create space for growth by embracing both mentorship and sponsorship. Stephanie Everett talks with Michael Cohen, partner at Duane Morris and leadership coach, about what it really takes to inspire and support a team.

Mike shares his journey from employment litigator to building a training and coaching practice focused on culture, mental health, and leadership. He explains why sponsorship goes further than mentorship, how to adapt your style to truly know your people, and why allowing room for failure is essential to innovation.

Drawing on stories from coaching his daughters’ softball team and lessons inspired by The West Wing, Mike highlights how intentional check-ins, vulnerability, and empathy can transform leaders into authentic allies. You’ll leave with practical strategies to foster stronger workplace cultures, empower people to advocate for themselves, and lead with greater humanity in challenging times.

Listen to our other episodes on leadership & growth.

  • #572 – Practical Courage Skills Every Lawyer Needs, with Jim Detert Apple | Spotify | LTN
  • #527 – Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN
  • #491 – Crafting Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Vision, with Leticia DeSuze Apple | Spotify | LTN

If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.

Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00 – Growth, AI & Leadership at Lawyerist

06:01 – Small Team vs. Large Team Leadership

08:10 – Meet Michael Cohen

12:05 – From Litigator to Leadership Coach

22:02 – Lessons from Coaching & Embracing Failure

34:46 – West Wing Parable & Final Takeaways

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In episode 576, learn how to lead with empathy, build trust, and create space for growth by embracing both mentorship and sponsorship. Stephanie Everett talks with Michael Cohen, partner at Duane Morris and leadership coach, about what it really takes to inspire and support a team.

Mike shares his journey from employment litigator to building a training and coaching practice focused on culture, mental health, and leadership. He explains why sponsorship goes further than mentorship, how to adapt your style to truly know your people, and why allowing room for failure is essential to innovation.

Drawing on stories from coaching his daughters’ softball team and lessons inspired by The West Wing, Mike highlights how intentional check-ins, vulnerability, and empathy can transform leaders into authentic allies. You’ll leave with practical strategies to foster stronger workplace cultures, empower people to advocate for themselves, and lead with greater humanity in challenging times.

Listen to our other episodes on leadership & growth.

  • #572 – Practical Courage Skills Every Lawyer Needs, with Jim Detert Apple | Spotify | LTN
  • #527 – Casting Your Vision and Leading Your Firm, with Kevin DeShazo Apple | Spotify | LTN
  • #491 – Crafting Your Purpose-Driven Leadership Vision, with Leticia DeSuze Apple | Spotify | LTN

If today's podcast resonates with you and you haven't read The Small Firm Roadmap Revisited yet, get the first chapter right now for free! Looking for help beyond the book? See if our coaching community is right for you.

Access more resources from Lawyerist at lawyerist.com.

Chapters/Timestamps:

00:00 – Growth, AI & Leadership at Lawyerist

06:01 – Small Team vs. Large Team Leadership

08:10 – Meet Michael Cohen

12:05 – From Litigator to Leadership Coach

22:02 – Lessons from Coaching & Embracing Failure

34:46 – West Wing Parable & Final Takeaways

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  continue reading

2847 episodes

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