WHEN LAWYERS ARE UNSTOPPABLE

WHEN LAWYERS ARE UNSTOPPABLE


What makes a lawyer unstoppable in the courtroom or in their life despite many pressures? 

Picture this: they step into legal battles every day where courage and confidence are their trusty allies. 

or Picture this: They rush into the office after a day of meetings with voice mail messages piled up, a growing and lingering caseload shouting from the corner of the desk.

Despite these pressures the lawyer maintains a calm and steady cadence as they work through the continual backlog.


Courage Quotes

  • Only those who will risk going too far can find out how far one can go.  
  • Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. ... 
  • You will never do anything in this world without courage.

Why Courage is Important

Courage is like having a superhero inside you. It's when you feel scared or nervous about something, but you still go ahead and do it because it's the right thing to do.

Courage is like a superhero saving the day despite the tough odds. So, imagine having that brave superhero inside you, ready to face challenges head-on!

Courage is the daring spirit that pushes any attorney forward as if they were standing up to a bully. 

The Role of Confidence

Confidence is the unwavering belief that they have the skills, like riding a bike without those training wheels. 

Confidence is like having a superpower of believing in yourself. It's when you know you can do something well because you've practiced or learned it, just like a superhero who's really skilled.

Imagine having that superpower of self-belief, helping you tackle anything with a big, confident smile!

Why We Need Courage and Confidence

In the world of law, these dynamic duos, courage, and confidence are the secret sauce for success. 

Are you curious to know why lawyers lean more on courage than confidence? 

Once we understand the difference between courage and confidence, it plays a crucial role and can be quite intriguing.


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The Uncertainty in the Legal Profession

  • Lawyers have a tough job because things can be a surprise. The rules they must follow can seem like a tricky puzzle that is constantly changing.
  • Each client, case, or problem is different, so there's no easy answer like in regular schoolwork. You can only sometimes guess what the other side will do, making things even more puzzling.
  • Sometimes, people, including colleagues, staff, clients, opposing counsel, and even judges, exhibit behaviors that don't make sense.
  • Not only that, in trials or hearings, judges can make choices that can make your head spin.
  • So, lawyers need to be okay with not always knowing what will happen, and they use their skills and knowledge in the best way they know how to help people in these puzzling situations.
  • They must be ready to face uncertain situations, maintain high ethical standards, challenge power inequalities, engage in tough conversations, and keep going even when things don't go as planned. 

Prioritize Courage

If you had to choose between the two, focus on courage. 

You may often not have confidence, but courage will allow you to feel and experience the fear and uncertainty and still show up when necessary.

In short, lawyers aim to prioritize courage over excessive confidence due to the unique challenges and constant uncertainty when there are no clear cut answers or solutions.

Confidence is still crucial, but it needs to be balanced with the humility and bravery necessary to navigate the intricate world of law effectively.

Navigating uncertainty is like being on a high wire with the wind blowing and making you unsteady.

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Absolutely agree - courage is that inner superhero that enables us to face challenges boldly in the legal profession.

Lisa Goldenthal

High-Performance Executive Coach. C-Suite Leadership Transformation. Founder of High Performance Coaching Artificial Intelligence Leadership. Speaker. Best-Selling Author.

1y

Yes, courage and confidence are absolutely necessary skills for lawyers to have

Lisa ⚖️ Lang

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1y

Love this piece, Pamela DeNeuve. I especially liked what you had to say about having courage over confidence. “You may often not have confidence, but courage will allow you to feel and experience the fear and uncertainty and still show up when necessary.”

Flo Nicolas, J.D.

🧱Building bridges, empowering communities, and driving📊 measurable, lasting impact 🏆Award-Winning Emerging Tech Influencer💪🏽NH 2024 most influential business leaders🎙Tedx Speaker🗣 Keynote Speaker⚖️Lawyer 📚 Author

1y

Both courage and confidence are essential for lawyers. They complement each other in the legal world.

Chaz Horn - The Collaborator

Connecting You with the People Who Need Your Solution Through Strategic Collaborations **Speaker**

1y

I know if I were in need of a lawyer I would hope they would be both confident and courageous. Hope you are having a good weekend👊🏻💥 Pamela DeNeuve

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