On the eve of assuming her new role as General Counsel at Awaze, GLL Ambassador, Catherine McGregor, spoke to Rupa about what aspects of her thinking had changed; the importance of inspirational leadership and why many of the old systems of thought and behaviours in the legal arena need to be toppled.
Catherine McGregor: As the role of the general counsel has evolved away from being predominantly a lawyer to be a business leader with legal training, how does that practically impact what skills prospective general counsel need to cultivate?
Rupa Patel: I think leadership is a significant skill that many of us still underestimate, particularly lawyers. For me, leadership divides into three core skills: emotional intelligence, influence and communication.
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