How Lawyers Can Lead Meetings By Managing Hostile Groups

One of the things that happens when people know you are a lawyer, they want to to get involved, whether it is the PTA, church counsel, or a local planning board.  People look up to us to take leadership which particularly if there is a contentious.  Erika Allen has some great tips about how to effectively lead when there is controversy.

She suggests the following:

• Say no to venting
• Get personal
• Pull the sting
• Step aside
• Take it outside
• Take a seat

For Erika's complete thoughts on the topic:  How Lawyers Can Lead Meetings By Managing Hostile Groups.

- Peter H. Berge

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