Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction: learning from law firm leaders -- Followership: looking at leadership through a different lens -- Motivation to lead -- Paths to leadership -- The core competencies of leadership -- Knowledge and skill mastery and openness to learning -- Effective communication and interpersonal style -- Mentorship -- Vision -- Leadership and diversity -- Succession planning -- A model leadership development program -- Advice for next-generation leaders and their firms -- Concluding thoughts.

Learning from Law Firm Leaders imparts what these legal professionals learned from their experiences; and allow you to expand your own thinking on the topic of leadership. The book aims to crystallize views on a number of relevant aspects of leadership that have not been discussed in great depth in the current literature on leadership. You'll find information on the perceived leadership deficit as the Baby Boomer generation approaches retirement and how the next generation of leaders will be prepared to meet the challenges of changing markets and client demands.