Beyond the Table Podcast

A Journey in Law and Life


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In this episode of Women Beyond the Table, hosts Meg King and Tammy J. Cohen welcome Shayla Waldon, an attorney and founder of Waldon Law Firm. The conversation explores gratitude and the challenges women face. Shayla shares her journey from working in big law firms to establishing her practice, emphasizing the importance of client service and spirituality in her work. This episode showcases the resilience and strength of women supporting one another in their personal and professional journeys. 

Shayla N. Waldon discusses the importance of understanding employee engagement and the underlying philosophy of a business. She emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating the company's mission to employees and the significance of having well-defined policies and procedures in place. The discussion also addresses the importance of training middle management to effectively lead teams and foster a cohesive company culture that prioritizes employee well-being and engagement. 

Chapters:

 00:00 Introduction to Women Beyond the Table Podcast 

02:49 Celebrating Motherhood and Gratitude 

05:56 Introducing Shayla Walden: A Journey in Law 

10:03 Shayla's Transition from Big Law to Solo Practice 

15:00 Challenges Faced as a Woman of Color in Law 

17:57 The Importance of Client Service and Spirituality 

18:28 Understanding Employee Engagement and Business Philosophy 

21:02 Managing Employees: Strategies and Legal Considerations 

25:06 The Importance of Policies and Procedures 

30:10 Training Middle Management for Effective Leadership 

35:35 Creating a Cohesive Company Culture 

Takeaways:

Client service is a key differentiator in Shayla's practice. 

Women of color face unique challenges in the legal field. 

Building a book of business is crucial for solo practitioners. 

Women excel in client service by paying attention to details. Understanding your business philosophy is crucial for employee engagement. 

Documentation is essential when managing employees out.   "If it isn't written, it didn't happen." 

Training middle management is vital for effective leadership. 

Policies should be clear and accessible to all employees. 

Employee engagement goes beyond superficial perks. 

Legal considerations are essential in employee management. 

Investing in employee training can reduce turnover. 

 Connect with Shayla Waldon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewaldonlawfirmpllc https://m.facebook.com/61569934581082/videos https://www.linkedin.com/in/shayla-n-waldon-esq-b9565930/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-waldon-law-firm-pllc/?viewAsMember=true TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewaldonlawfirm 

Podcast Websites: https://tammyjcohen.com/podcast/

https://www.megkingconsulting.com/podcast

Email: womenbeyondthetable[email protected]

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Beyond the Table PodcastBy Tammy Cohen