The ABA Commission on Women in the Profession’s new report shows that a majority of lawyers agree that when working with gritty, growth mindset-oriented teams, the quality of work that is produced is excellent. Additionally, the report showed that team members developed new skills and delivered excellent service to their clients when they worked with a grit and growth mindset.

“When asked to describe their general experiences working with teams, only 19.5% of respondents said they had a very positive experience. However, according to the report, that number increased to about 58% when asked about experiences with gritty teams and to about 62% when asked about experiences with growth mindset-oriented teams.”

Milana Hogan, the lead researcher for the Grit Project and author of this report, introduced a leadership-development model lawyers can use to develop these types of teams in their workplace. It includes asking team members about their interests; focusing on the purpose of the work; planning shared learning opportunities; helping team members understand their work is worth the effort; and creating a psychologically safe space for the team.

By fostering a culture of continuous learning and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth, these teams are better equipped to overcome obstacles, enhance their expertise, and deliver exceptional legal outcomes.

Grit and growth mindset are the top two behavioral traits law firms look for when searching for associates. Learn more about it in this article!

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