10/17/2023
With the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently in play, OGC Michael Mendelson reflects on the sport and its similarities to the practice of law:
"Rugby is one of the greatest sports anyone can play. It will test your endurance, resolve, strength, commitment, endurance, and most of all mental toughness and resilience--much like the practice of law.
Rugby is a team effort. Each player must do their part, and at the same time, understand how their part contributes to the success of the whole. The sum is truly greater than a combination of its individual parts.
Whether on the pitch (field) or in your legal practice, there is value in
· Doing your job to the best of your ability, and then striving to do it better.
· Understanding your role and how it fits within a larger context.
· Understanding the role of other team members – such as finance, sales, operations, engineering, etc. - and respecting the value each one brings.
· Maintaining open and clear communication to help drive successful outcomes.
· Looking past a setback - shrug it off, learn from it, and keep moving forward.
· Checking your ego at the door. If the other side has an ego, it’s their problem, not yours."
Learn more about Michael and the role of an OGC: https://bit.ly/3M4Nw8g
FYI - Michael encourages anyone reading this post to tune in to the 2023 World Cup (September 8 – October 28, 2023). Even if you don’t fully comprehend the rules of the game, watch how the athletes play, their commitment, drive, work rate, communication, and sportsmanship. It will stay with you. You can find out about the matches, tournament stats, where to livestream, and much more at Rugby World Cup https://lnkd.in/erXb-aW
