18 min

#11: How Associates Can Handle a Not-So-Great Evaluation Big Law Life

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Receiving a not-so-great evaluation can be a shock to the system. In today’s episode, I share practical strategies to help manage and leverage difficult feedback to effectively receive, interpret, and act on this information in a way that propels your career forward. 

At a glance…
00:01:20 - Challenges of receiving evaluations in diverse law firm cultures.
00:03:01 - Strategies for effectively managing and responding to feedback.
00:06:09 - Importance of reflection and asking for specific feedback to improve performance.
00:07:20 - Navigating vague feedback and seeking clarity for professional development.
00:09:21 - Discussing career aspirations and obtaining actionable steps for advancement.
00:14:12 - Significance of acting on feedback and the continuous pursuit of improvement.
00:17:04 - Summary of key strategies for managing evaluation feedback in law firms.
 
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laura@lauraterrell.com  
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/
Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast 

Receiving a not-so-great evaluation can be a shock to the system. In today’s episode, I share practical strategies to help manage and leverage difficult feedback to effectively receive, interpret, and act on this information in a way that propels your career forward. 

At a glance…
00:01:20 - Challenges of receiving evaluations in diverse law firm cultures.
00:03:01 - Strategies for effectively managing and responding to feedback.
00:06:09 - Importance of reflection and asking for specific feedback to improve performance.
00:07:20 - Navigating vague feedback and seeking clarity for professional development.
00:09:21 - Discussing career aspirations and obtaining actionable steps for advancement.
00:14:12 - Significance of acting on feedback and the continuous pursuit of improvement.
00:17:04 - Summary of key strategies for managing evaluation feedback in law firms.
 
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
Do you enjoy listening to Big Law Life?  Please consider rating and reviewing the show! This helps support and reach more people like you who want to grow a career in Big Law. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast! A new episode releases every week! Follow now!
 
Interested in doing 1-2-1 coaching with Laura Terrell? Or learning more about her work coaching and consulting? - here are ways to reach out to her:
www.lauraterrell.com 
laura@lauraterrell.com  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralterrell/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraterrellcoaching/
Show notes: https://www.lauraterrell.com/podcast 

18 min