Is it possible for an individual to take charge of his/her own happiness at work? And, if so, where does one begin? Host Pat Barbarito, who knows a thing or two about navigating the challenging path to partnership and law firm ownership while raising a family and serving her community, welcomes Dr. Traci Cipriano to answer these questions and more. 

Using the guiding principles of workplace well-being outlined in Traci’s book, The Thriving Lawyer, the duo explores:

• The honeycomb of well-being;
• WHY we should care about well-being in the workplace;
• The importance of EQ (emotional intelligence), vulnerability, and sharing in relationship building;
•  How the very training that makes a great lawyer can be a detriment to his/her ability to self-reflect and connect;
•  The economic consequences for a workplace that prioritizes a culture of well-being;
• The dark side of ignoring personal well-being, including financial stress, burnout, suicide, and substance abuse;
•  Solutions that enable a lawyer to continue practicing AND have deep personal connections, strong social support, along with authentic meaning and purpose;
• The complexity of a multi-generational workplace and working with each generation’s attitude toward well-being;
•  Technology’s role in workplace well-being – friend or foe? – and so much more!

NOTE: Whether you are a seasoned lawyer, law student, or not even in the legal profession, there is something for you in this conversation.

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