Leadership
Build legal teams that lead their own growth
You hire brilliant people, but they are not operating like a team. Ben turns talented individuals into high-performing teams with a systematic, practical approach—not another inspirational talk.
The four traits every great team shares
The framework behind Ben's bestselling book, All Rise: Practical Tools for Building High-Performance Legal Teams
Trust
Build psychological safety so people take risks without fear of failure. Teams share ideas, admit mistakes, and challenge each other constructively.
Ownership
Instill proactive responsibility at every level. Team members act like owners, not employees waiting to be told what to do.
Productive Conflict
Teach healthy disagreement and relationship repair. Teams have difficult conversations and bounce back quickly if conflict does become destructive.
Accountability
Create systems of feedback and follow-through. Everyone knows what's expected and holds themselves and each other to high standards.
Each step builds on upon the last, forming a culture where teams lead the growth. No one wants to leave a team where these four traits are in place.
Leadership keynotes & workshops
Ben's keynotes translate the science of high-performing teams into tools partners and associates can apply immediately. Delivered as a polished keynote or an interactive, audience-driven session built around your team's real challenges.
What audiences walk away with:
- A shared language for what high-performing teams do differently
- Practical tools partners can use the next morning
- Candid answers to the leadership challenges your team names live
- A culture shift, not a one-time motivational hit
Leadership deep dives
Focused sessions on the skills that move careers and teams—each adaptable to any tenure level or practice group.
Delivering (and Soliciting) Richer Feedback
COIN and related tools for giving difficult feedback well—and a parallel path for soliciting richer upward and peer feedback so messages actually land.
Delegation for Lawyers
A practical structure for delegating under real firm time pressure—fewer handoff risks, more leverage, and less burnout for new and seasoned managers alike.
Encouraging an Ownership Mindset
What 'owning' the work really means day to day—and how leaders can coach ownership in others without micromanaging.
Executive Presence
Interactive workshop on credibility and clarity—video examples, a simple framework, and short live presentations with peer feedback (improv-style, not formal speeches).
Building a Position of Influence
A practical roadmap for building real influence with clients and colleagues—not just relying on title or tenure.
Managing Hybrid and Distributed Teams
Intentional practices for distributed and hybrid teams—one-on-ones, documentation, and engagement so people stay aligned and grounded.
Bring stronger leadership to your team
Share your audience, top leadership challenges, and whether you are seeking a keynote, workshop, or deeper program. Ben will recommend the right format.