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STUCK. STRAINED. STRESSED.

Real Stories About Shifting Your Mindset to Overcome Challenges

Co-authored by LeadWise Group’s president Yuliya LaRoe

“We all face challenges. Sometimes we may feel frustrated, stuck or lost as we try to move forward, but these authors share how they shifted their approach, thoughts and feelings to create that change they wanted in their lives. […] The hope is that you can find a story that resonates with you and launches you to the change or success you want.”

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BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS

LEADERSHIP

The Power of Four: Leadership Lessons of Crazy Horse by Joseph M. Marshall

Soft Skills for the Effective Lawyer by Randall Kiser

Lawyers as Leaders by Deborah L. Rhode

Resonant Leadership: Renewing Yourself and Connecting with Others Through Mindfulness, Hope and Compassion by Richard Boyatzis, Annie McKee

Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert B. Cialdini

PEOPLE & PRACTICE MANAGEMENT

 The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How. by Daniel Coyle

Coaching the Team at Work 2: The definitive guide to team coaching  by David Clutterbuck

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni

The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business by Erin Meyer

First Among Equals: How to Manage a Group of Professionals by Patrick J. McKenna

 Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

 The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino

To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization by Robert Kegan, Lisa Laskow Lahey

The Anxious Lawyer: An 8-Week Guide to a Happier, Saner Law Practice Using Meditation by Jeena Cho, Karen Gifford

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones  by James Clear

Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations by Dan Ariely

The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington

Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss, Tahl Raz

The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey

The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World  by Dorie Clark

 The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness  by Morgan Housel 

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Pearl Dixon, Attorney | Stoel Rives LLP

I had a terrific experience with Yuliya, and she helped grow my practice exponentially. I significantly grew my book from the prior year under Yuliya’s guidance.

Michael J. Leard, Partner | Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Since we started our work together, my business development approach and, more importantly, my results have completely transformed! I am really busy with billable work and have had several new matters in the door (3 referrals just today!). I seriously could not have done all this without Yuliya’s eye-opening and heart-opening advice and support. Thank you!

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