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Active listening is much more than acting like you’re listening. Improve with tips from James Bellerjeau, ACC Docket Career Path columnist, in this Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel series. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation

Even if your job can be done fully remote, missing the opportunity to collaborate and learn from your colleagues comes with a price, including your job security. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Learn how to be heard through strategic and savvy communication. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Should you hire outside counsel to help manage your workload? If you do, be diligent or you risk losing control. #ACCDocket #legalops #legaloperations #HR #humanresources #outsourcing

Many people find the truth uncomfortable – even painful. ACC Docket columnist James Bellerjeau urges you to consider who is providing the feedback, and whether it could possibly be true. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #career

Make every meeting worthwhile. Learn how with tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in the series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel.
#ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings

Being “rich” is relative, and while some see dollar signs, others see rest and early retirement as their personal wealth. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Excel but remember if you over-do it, you may burn out. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

You don't need to take outsized risks to get outsized results. According to James Bellerjeau, it’s better to be unassuming but unstoppable. #ACC #ACCDocket

Can you freely speak your mind? Do you? If you want to be successful in your career, you must be able to answer both questions with a clear "yes,” says Docket columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Five tips from ACC Docket Career Path columnist James Bellerjeau in his series, Master Skills to be Effective In-house Counsel. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday #MondayMotivation #meetings

Working from home is great, but the pitfall is you’ll lose out on building relationships, especially with your manager. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

You can fly high when you know how you fly best. Fine-tune with Career Path’s James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

It is only through reflection that you will figure out what you’re doing well, what needs work, and where it all fits writes James Bellerjeau in his weekly Career Path column. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

In this article, we share insight, advice, and techniques from a number of different perspectives so that you can leverage your next in-house career transition. Thoughtfully and intentionally managing these changes — whether self-imposed or foisted upon you — is a critical skillset for those who aspire to sustainably lead in-house.

Being an effective leader isn't about posters, slogans, memos, PowerPoints, or speeches. Your actions must be consistent with what you believe.

Olympians’ reactions to winning silver or bronze are rooted in their comparing themselves to others. Look around you and assess whether you need to change your perspective to appreciate all you have. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

Know what it really means to have skin in the game when it comes to what your company needs from in-house counsel. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation #MindfulMonday

It’s an election year in the United States! Does your company have a Political Participation Policy? #ACCDocket #riskmanagement #politics

Accepting life’s vagaries rather than harping on its unfairness is key to a peaceful life, shares columnist James Bellerjeau. #ACCDocket #MondayMotivation

Wish for at least a few failures and a meaningful life, and you’ll find a much deeper, more satisfying success. #ACCDocket #MindfulMonday

All in-house counsel handle urgent requests. Before putting aside other priorities, exercise patience while evaluating what to do next. #ACCDocket #career #MondayMotivation

To care or not to care? How do we find balance in our leadership style? #ACCDocket #LegalOps #Leadership #CareerPath

: A handshake seals a deal and builds relationships. Contract signing isn’t the same without them. #ACCDocket #ACCEurope #inhousecounsel #generalcounsel

ACC’s career coaching and resources provide the clarity, confidence, and strategies members need to navigate their careers. Hear from fellow members in this Q&A style interview on how these tools have shaped their journeys — and how they can support yours.