Want to sharpen your leadership skills to the black-belt level? This brief episode of Lead Counsel goes beyond the courtroom and onto the mat as Tom Tona welcomes his Brazilian jiu-jitsu instructor, Emerson Souza, for a conversation about leadership lessons learned on the competition floor. Together, they explore the importance of honesty, humility, and a growth mindset in both business and personal development.

The full one hour interview with Emerson Souza can be found here.

In this episode, you will hear about:

• The importance of honesty with oneself and others.
• The value of humility and a growth mindset.
• The importance of treating individuals differently based on their needs and personalities.
• How to apply the individualized management approach in a law firm.

Resources from this Episode:

TonaLaw: https://tonalaw.com/

Emerson Souza BJJ: souzabjj.com/

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