What I've Learned After Years of Working With Misaligned Leadership Teams

What I've Learned After Years of Working With Misaligned Leadership Teams

What I've Learned After Years of Working With Misaligned Leadership TeamsMichelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist
Published on: 21/06/2026

After years of working with leadership teams across professional services, one thing is consistently true. The problem is rarely where leaders think it is. In this article, Michelle Crawford unpacks what misaligned leadership actually looks like,.

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From Partner to People Leader: The Skills Law School Didn’t Teach You

From Partner to People Leader: The Skills Law School Didn’t Teach You

From Partner to People Leader: The Skills Law School Didn’t Teach YouMichelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist
Published on: 01/09/2025

You made partner, but no one trained you to lead people. In this article, we explore the often-overlooked leadership gap in law firms. Why do so many brilliant lawyers struggle when they step into management roles? And what can be done about it? Discover the human-centred skills law school left out and how legal professionals can grow into confident, connected, people-first leaders.

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Remembering to Play

Remembering to Play

Remembering to PlayMichelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist
Published on: 19/02/2025

There’s growing research supporting the idea that play isn’t a distraction - it’s an essential tool for boosting creativity and productivity.

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3 Key Reasons Organisations Face Cultural Challenges

3 Key Reasons Organisations Face Cultural Challenges

3 Key Reasons Organisations Face Cultural ChallengesMichelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist
Published on: 05/02/2025

Organisational culture is often shaped by strategy—or the absence of it. When culture begins to decline, it typically stems from one of three key issues...

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