Nigel Spencer, Executive Coach, Director of the Hub for Professional Practice and Professor of Practice and Education Innovation, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, Former Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK and Mike Mister, Partner, Professional Services Firms International (PSFI) LLP, Senior Fellow, Human Capital; The Conference Board; and Honorary Professor, Hub for Professional Practice, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, UK

‘Whether you’ve just been promoted to partner or are planning your retirement, this research-backed reflection guide is a must-read. Grounded in relatable case studies, poignant questions, and a spirit of smarter collaboration, it offers ideas and inspiration for fashioning a fruitful, meaningful, and unprecedented next chapter.’

• ContentsPreface PART I SETTING THE SCENE1 What is leadership in law?2 The leadership career life cycle of partners in privatepractice law firmsPART II THE PARTNER CAREER LIFE-CYCLE3 Phase 1: getting established4 Phase 2: consolidating one’s reputation5 Phase 3: maximising your ‘career peak’ years6 Phase 4: leaving a legacyPART III PERENNIAL LEADERSHIP CHALLENGESIntroduction to Part III7 Inclusive leadership: the winning formula8 Leading people older than you9 Providing ‘air cover’ for your team10 Avoiding micro-management11 Building feedback-rich cultures12 Spotting and developing talent13 Hiring new team members14 Managing the ‘star performers’15 Tackling the law firm ‘r&d challenge’16 Rectifying client service failures17 Leading change18 Handling resignations19 Changing track: moving on yourselfPART IV CONCLUDING THOUGHTS20 You the leader

Nigel Spencer, Executive Coach, Director of the Hub for Professional Practice and Professor of Practice and Education Innovation, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, Former Associate Fellow, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK and Mike Mister, Partner, Professional Services Firms International (PSFI) LLP, Senior Fellow, Human Capital; The Conference Board; and Honorary Professor, Hub for Professional Practice, School of Law, Queen Mary University of London, UK

‘Whether you’ve just been promoted to partner or are planning your retirement, this research-backed reflection guide is a must-read. Grounded in relatable case studies, poignant questions, and a spirit of smarter collaboration, it offers ideas and inspiration for fashioning a fruitful, meaningful, and unprecedented next chapter.’

• ContentsPreface PART I SETTING THE SCENE1 What is leadership in law?2 The leadership career life cycle of partners in privatepractice law firmsPART II THE PARTNER CAREER LIFE-CYCLE3 Phase 1: getting established4 Phase 2: consolidating one’s reputation5 Phase 3: maximising your ‘career peak’ years6 Phase 4: leaving a legacyPART III PERENNIAL LEADERSHIP CHALLENGESIntroduction to Part III7 Inclusive leadership: the winning formula8 Leading people older than you9 Providing ‘air cover’ for your team10 Avoiding micro-management11 Building feedback-rich cultures12 Spotting and developing talent13 Hiring new team members14 Managing the ‘star performers’15 Tackling the law firm ‘r&d challenge’16 Rectifying client service failures17 Leading change18 Handling resignations19 Changing track: moving on yourselfPART IV CONCLUDING THOUGHTS20 You the leader