As the nation awaits the 2024 presidential election and its outcome, Hiring to Firing podcast introduces a three-part series focusing on key issues top of mind for company executives: inspirational messaging and managing political discourse in the workplace. In this first episode, hosts Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs discuss lessons learned from the beloved TV character, Ted Lasso. Joined by Steve Lewis, former chairman of Troutman Pepper, they explore the parallels between good parenting and effective leadership, emphasizing the importance of optimism, curiosity, and team collaboration. Steve shares his journey from practicing attorney to leading a top 50 law firm, offering insights on navigating a major merger during the pandemic. Tune in for practical wisdom on fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

Transcript: Leading the Ted Lasso Way: Cultivating a Positive Leadership Mindset (PDF)

Troutman Pepper’s Labor + Employment Practice Group provides comprehensive thought leadership through various channels. We regularly issue advisories that offer timely insights into the evolving employment law landscape, and maintain the HiringToFiring.Law Blog, a resource spotlighting best practices for employers. Our Hiring to Firing Podcast, hosted by Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs, delves into pressing labor and employment law topics, drawing unique parallels from pop culture, hit shows, and movies.

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Photo of Tracey Diamond Tracey Diamond

Tracey Diamond counsels clients on workplace issues, provides harassment training, conducts internal investigations, drafts policies and procedures, negotiates employment and severance agreements, advises on independent contractor, FMLA and ADA compliance issues, and partners with clients to structure their workforce in the most efficient…

Tracey Diamond counsels clients on workplace issues, provides harassment training, conducts internal investigations, drafts policies and procedures, negotiates employment and severance agreements, advises on independent contractor, FMLA and ADA compliance issues, and partners with clients to structure their workforce in the most efficient and effective way possible.

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Photo of Evan Gibbs Evan Gibbs

Evan is a practical, results-oriented attorney who partners with business clients to address their most critical corporate espionage matters. These matters typically involve the theft or unlawful retention of trade secrets and other confidential information by groups or individual former executives, employees, contractors…

Evan is a practical, results-oriented attorney who partners with business clients to address their most critical corporate espionage matters. These matters typically involve the theft or unlawful retention of trade secrets and other confidential information by groups or individual former executives, employees, contractors, vendors, or other third parties. As co-chair of the firm’s Corporate Espionage Response Team, Evan leads a multidisciplinary group of attorneys with extensive experience regarding corporate espionage matters. Together with a team of attorneys and technical experts, they leverage their deep experience with digital forensic investigations to ensure that clients’ matters are handled using the most cutting-edge forensic technology available. Evan and his team handle these matters throughout the United States.

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Photo of Stephen Lewis Stephen Lewis

Steve is the immediate past chair of Troutman Pepper and an accomplished corporate practitioner. From the creation of corporate strategy to making transformative decisions, clients seek his practical, business-minded counsel throughout their business lifecycle. Clients benefit from Steve’s financial and operational expertise as…

Steve is the immediate past chair of Troutman Pepper and an accomplished corporate practitioner. From the creation of corporate strategy to making transformative decisions, clients seek his practical, business-minded counsel throughout their business lifecycle. Clients benefit from Steve’s financial and operational expertise as they position their businesses for sustainable growth and profitable exits.

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