Munger, Tolles & Olson Partner co -management HAYN CHEN Recently, seated with Alas, the largest mutual company belonging to lawyers in the country, for an appearance in the podcast “Speaking of Law Firm leadership”. Alongside the host Joseph Piech, Vice -President – Senior Law Prevention Lawyer for Alas, and guest Dr Bonny Forrest, psychologist and approved director at Firm Leader Inc., Hailyn discussed navigation on unique mental health challenges with which law chiefs can be confronted.
The speakers have noted that open conversations and vulnerability are crucial for leaders to recognize that they may need mental health support to be the best possible leaders.
Hailyn shared: “One of the most difficult things and the biggest obstacles that business leaders must overcome – it was certainly true for me – is to seek help. Recognize that you need and feel comfortable asking it. ” She continued: “The words we associate with leaders and heads of law firm, as” force “and” invincibility “, do not leave much room for vulnerability … Recognizing that you need help is a huge first step.”
As a consultant to law firm, Dr. Forrest stressed the importance of managers like Hailyn to be proactive with education and mental health training. The ability to sail in difficult conversations with lawyers in a thoughtful and favorable way is essential to strengthen firm culture.
“Speaking of leadership of law firms” is a podcast by Alas for law firm on the effective principles of leadership and management, positive culture of businesses and risk management. Hailyn sits on the Alas board of directors.