Business, Change Legal ops 101 with Adam Becker Legal ops can form the heart of a healthy relationship between legal and the wider business - and getting started is simpler than you think.
Future, Leadership From reactive advisors to business leaders – the accelerating transformation of in-house legal Today's in-house counsel are far more than just legal advisors - they are strategic partners to the business.
Business The modern in-house legal team: How to leverage technology for success The march towards digital transformation for modern legal teams is underway, and it’s gathering pace.
Collaboration, Leadership Behind the scenes: A modern in-house legal function When Zaid Gardner set out to build the legal function at Property Finder, he put team dynamics front and center - and it's been critical to the team's success.
Collaboration, Leadership Turning leadership into a team effort In a departure from the traditional top down approach, the in-house team at Employment Hero has embraced collective leadership.
Future, Technology The long-term impact of AI on the cost and delivery of legal services For in-house legal teams, there’s a lot we can learn from the past.
Career Development, Mindset Mastering the art of public speaking Seasoned in-house lawyer and podcast host Sanam knows how to win over the toughest of crowds - but she hasn’t always found the limelight easy.
Business How technology can help in-house legal teams demonstrate their value When it comes to showcasing value, harnessing the power of data and metrics is key.
Business How to win trust and build influence with Danny Buglar When it comes to communication, trust is the currency - and influence the reward.
Change How embracing change can boost your career Job switching is far more common than it used to be - and can open new doors.
Career Development The human side of leadership: Overcoming outdated norms For this legal leader, professional and personal wellbeing are far from mutually exclusive.
Career Development The path to GC and beyond – Episode 2 with Sarah Binder For this Head of Legal, the journey has been one of connection, communication and openness.
Career Development The path to GC and beyond – Episode 1 with David Lancelot and Rosanna Biggs The path is no longer linear - and the road less traveled can lead to unexpected rewards.
Wellbeing Strong work relationships help GC steer through tough times In time of crisis, strong support frameworks are critical.
Mindset Discovering the unexpected: how not-for-profit became a passion with a purpose Aligning the head and heart is tough - but the right environment makes it possible.
Innovation The generation gap: How to combat resistance to change To build bridges between old and new, communication is key.
Insight Calling General Counsel – Is it time to take the lead on sustainability? A new era of corporate responsibility is upon us - and GCs have a pivotal role to play.
Technology The 2024 In-House Legal Technology Report: The current state of play The top trends, challenges, and opportunities facing in-house legal in 2024
Future The power of headspace: How AI can set in-house lawyers free Time is our most valuable asset - it's time to take it back.
Technology AI is a critical ally for in-house counsel AI is crucial for lawyers to stay relevant in the changing legal profession.
Business Creating a business case for legal technology Legal tech is worth the money, here is a business case to help you convince your CFO.
Technology Gen AI and legal – swim don’t sink The longer you leave it, the harder it will be. Sink or swim, those are the options.
Mindset Legal tech is a tool, not magic If you don't understand legal tech, how can you make it work for you?
Innovation Technological innovation offers more for less Innovation in the legal industry requires more than just digitizing our paper processes.
Wellbeing A journey with wellbeing with Grant Pritchard Grant Pritchard is determined to change the narrative of lawyers and their wellbeing.
Value A look at the value of legal operations with Gerald Char Legal ops explained, by a legal ops expert
Trust A priceless partnership: CEOs and their Chief Legal Officer Every excellent story has a dynamic duo so why should a corporate's narrative be any different?
Value Being a connected legal team is the only option Having a connected legal function is no longer a nice to have, but a need to have.
Wellbeing Being in the business of fear Lawyers deal with worst case scenarios, they deal in the business of fear.
Value Can your chief digital officer help unlock the value of your legal function? Is the chief digital officer the key to unlocking a more digital future for your legal function
Wellbeing Creating more healthy lawyers: ask and then listen Listening to others and allowing them to be vulnerable is more powerful than you may think.
Collaboration Cross-functional leadership – another feather in legal’s cap Legal sits at the center of a business as a nexus for other siloed functions
Trust Getting political can be a risky business Sometimes making a political stance isn't worth the risk to a business. How can a GC help?
Business How to contribute to business goals as a lawyer It's important to understand how you contribute to business goals as an in-house lawyer.
Value Legal Attribution: the key to demonstrating the value of in-house counsel Legal attribution could provide legal with the data to articulate the true value they add.
Wellbeing Legal tech enables wellbeing and flexible working Legal tech does more than just streamline your in-house team. It enables flexible working.
Value Let’s drop the ‘cost-center’ narrative Imagine if people thought of legal as a value-adder, rather than a cost-center.
Trust Let’s talk pay equity Equal pay - a conversation that we still need to have. Especially in the legal industry.
Wellbeing Managing burnout in the in-house legal profession Burnout is far too common in the legal profession. How can we prevent it?
Wellbeing Mastering the work-life integration: lessons from an in-house lawyer Part of being an in-house counsel is effectively managing work incursions into your home life.
Wellbeing Roadblocks to better mental health in lawyers; the five Ps Mental health and lawyers have a complex relationship.
Wellbeing Structural inertia and the wellbeing crisis Little has been done to address the structures which make being a lawyer oppressive until now
Value Taking a chance on change with Kristen Corpion When the dream job doesn't make you happy, it calls for courage to pave your own way.
Value The importance of generating buy-in when embedding legal tech How can we speed up the legal tech adoption curve by generating buy-in from the get go...
Wellbeing The juggling act: father, partner, in-house counsel The shift to remote work has been a great boon for sure, but it has made the juggle real.
Trust The legal trust paradox Legal ops leader Mary O'Carroll shares her views against what many saw as a foundational idea.
Trust The power of lateral moves in your in-house legal career When moving laterally can help you to go vertically.
Trust The secret sauce to legal tech success: partnership Your internal and external partnerships can make or break successful legal tech adoption.
Value The value of mentoring with General Counsel Megan Fouty Mentoring is a two-way street, one that benefits and rewards both mentee and mentor.
Wellbeing Workplaces can be a force for good How can wellbeing at work create better and more sustainable businesses?
Innovation Could tough economic times be a catalyst to optimize your legal function? Legal teams that navigate the recession right, won't just survive but thrive.
Wellbeing How to be an introverted executive with Lauren Zajac Introverted executives: navigating bias, setting boundaries and valuing reflection for success.
Wellbeing I wish I’d let myself be happier The quality of one's relationships determines the quality of one's life.
Insight A counsel’s thoughts on working for a hypergrowth company Working at a hypergrowth start-up is equal parts fun, terrifying and exhilarating.
Mindset An interview with Pier Luigi Lucatuorto on being an innovative General Counsel Can you be an innovative lawyer?
Insight Are we losing sight of what legal operations is meant to be Is the obfuscation of legal ops clouding its true value?
Leadership Authentic and vulnerable leadership with Chief Legal Officer Lauren Zajac Unprecedented times have necessitated a change in how we lead, we learn from one of the best.
Mindset Authenticity matters in the legal profession and here is why What if it was about time for lawyers to be themselves, and bring their whole-self to work?
Leadership Behind the veil of in-house legal teams: harmony, not a handbrake In-house legal teams are mysterious. This series looks at what in-house lawyers actually do.
Leadership Can a General Counsel be an influence for good Can the GC be more than just an organizational watchdog, instead acting as a force for good?
Leadership Diversity in the legal profession: the role of in-house lawyers Can in-house lawyers promote diversity in legal profession via procurement and culture change?
Mindset Don’t sacrifice yourself for progress For many years female in-house counsel have had to alter themselves to progress, but no longer.
Mindset Finding your why – a corporate counsel perspective What sets a great leader apart from the rest? It is their ‘why’?
Mindset Focusing on the outcomes with Teresa Allan Focusing on the outcomes will remind you why you're doing what you're doing.
Insight From Crisis to Resilience: Insights from GCs on adapting to uncertain times Leading through a crisis takes immense individual resilience and stamina. These GCs elaborate.
Mindset Happiness is not overrated with Demetrio Zema In-house counsel have far more power than they know in the hegemony of legal practitioners.
Leadership How a tech-savvy team enables a CLO’s hot list A legal team that harnesses data can create a CLO’s hotlist.
Mindset How Theo Kapodistrias found his purpose as an in-house lawyer Theo Kapodistrias sheds light on finding his legal purpose.
Mindset How to be a proactive lawyer with Adam Wardel How to be a proactive lawyer by setting the right structure and vision for your team.
Leadership How to be a thriving in-house legal team Katie Bhreatnach on what it takes to be an awarding winning in-house legal team.
Leadership How to build out your in-house legal team Building an in-house team is a bit like a game of Tetris, this is how you do it well.
Leadership How to get the top job with Lauren Zajac Getting the top job is one thing. Keeping it is another. Lauren talks career and leadership.
Mindset How to not become jaded being an in-house lawyer We all get jaded, but it doesn't have to grind us down. Helpful advice is at hand.
Leadership In-house counsel’s role in crafting effective DEI policy Impactful DEI policy takes equal parts, time, consideration and care.
Insight Is legal enablement the next frontier The application of sales enablement principles to legal is a game changer.
Insight Is the corporate world too polite? Is apprehension about difficult conversations hindering DEI in the corporate world?
Leadership Is the Vice President of Legal a role on the rise? General Counsel are stretched with the growing needs of the legal team, enter the VP of legal..
Mindset Lawyering at warp speed, aka working with a start-up Start-ups are notoriously fast-paced, presenting numerous challenges for their in-house counsel
Mindset Lawyering doesn’t have to be boring Practicing law can be mundane. How can we make law more fun?
Leadership Leadership in the age of the millennial majority With the millennial majority, leaders must rise to meet the needs of a new generation.
Mindset Legal, business, and women’s empowerment with Marija Dukadinovska Personal and professional life blurred for most over 2021- how do we best navigate that?
Leadership Legal leadership is about giving not taking Legal leadership is about giving as much as you expect from your team.
Insight Memoir of a disconnected lawyer An environment of chaos creates disarray. Shaun Plant found this in a disconnected legal team.
Insight Metrics for in-house lawyers Metrics are the future, or the future of a thriving in-house legal team at least.
Mindset No one wants to work with a textbook A tip for better lawyering - break down the lawyer stereotype and embrace your authenticity.
Mindset On the fence about leaving private practice, what should you do? What do you do if you find yourself years into a legal career that isn’t what you expected?
Insight One great leap to General Counsel with Danh Nguyen Some advice from a new General Counsel on taking the leap, and owning the role.
Leadership Pandemic produces unexpected silver lining for General Counsel From trials come triumph. For Margaret Maguire, challenges presented an opportunity for growth.
Mindset Risk-tolerant lawyers with Alex Petrie Lawyers don’t have to be called risk-averse, they are in fact, risk-tolerant.
Insight Scale your purpose, not your head count It is always better to make haste slowly. Scale your purpose before adding to your head count.
Insight Should in-house lawyers embrace legal service liberalisation Cultural barriers hinder in-house lawyers in embracing legal service liberalisation.
Insight Sowing the seeds for a successful legal career Making the effort to network has the potential to unlock career opportunities at a future date.
Leadership Sullivan’s travels – tales of an in-house legal veteran Career advice from an in-house legal and business heavyweight.
Leadership The art of personal branding for in-house lawyers Marketing is not a concept particularly favoured by lawyers, but it does help you stand out.
Leadership The journey to being a legal leader with Kate Sherburn and Theo Kapodistrias Legal leadership advice from legal leaders themselves.
Mindset The power of vulnerability Letting your guard down and dropping the tough-person narrative can transform your life.
Insight This generation of lawyers is hardwired for multitasking Technology has honed young minds who have the ability to process information faster than ever.
Insight Transforming data into insights Data expert Ben Payne explains getting from data to insights in the in-house legal team.
Mindset Unlearn to unlock your potential with Ryan Zahrai In a professional world focused on continuous learning, unlearning is the final frontier.
Insight What a General Counsel can do for corporate governance General Counsel, Corporate Secretary…or both?
Mindset When is a mistake actually a mistake Lawyer's who can embrace failure are lawyers who will find success.
Leadership Don’t devalue your employees in tough times The intangible value of people is more important than ever during tough times.
Insight The realities of legal operations – in-house and in private practice Optimizing through legal operations can manifest differently depending on one's industry.
Future 21st century legal with Jason Xu Bringing the legal department into the 21st century with new ways of working and technology
Future Being a Web 3.0 lawyer with Anna Grafton-Green Web 3.0 is not something many lawyers are familiar with - but it offers a world of opportunity.
Future Creativity and the law with Megan Elizabeth Gray Creativity and law are seldom thought of as related. But are they inextricably linked?
Future Getting your house in order with Stephen Drysdale What can we learn from the last 12 months from in-house lawyers around the world?
Future Moore’s Law and the Future of Work; are we ready for an AI tipping point? Merely showing up to perform the same role ad infinitum won’t be enough.
Future We are at the foothills of change with Richard Susskind A client-centric approach and new technologies will transform the nature of legal services.
Future Gazing into the crystal ball of in-house legal Data, tech, strategy, ESG, and CLOs - are all key aspects of the in-house legal team's future.
Future How to make your company culture work in a hybrid world Flexible work options are now not only desired but demanded. The bums-on-seats culture is dead.
Future Why are alternative legal service providers gaining market share ALSPs have shaken up the legal industry with their price elasticity. Ali Meredith explains how.
Innovation A glimpse inside the new hybrid law firm A new generation of lawyers want to change the traditionally hierarchical nature of law firms.
Collaboration Collaboration is key to an integrated legal team with Colin Levy When distilling the essence of a great legal team, we’ve ended up with collaboration.
Collaboration Enabling the legal linchpin The onus is on both the legal function and the organization to maximize the value add of legal.
Innovation How can we harness disruptive innovation in legal? Disruptive Innovation through a legal lens.
Innovation Process optimization for in-house counsel Process optimization can be a powerful value-add for any in-house legal function.
Innovation Thinking outside the box as General Counsel Where is the nexus between innovative legal thinking and practical advice?
Collaboration Tips for Alternative Legal Service Provider first-timers Using a new service is a big step into the unknown
Collaboration True collaboration is a work in progress There's no quick fix for collaboration, it's a messy, iterative, and human process.
Innovation What does it mean to be a modern in-house counsel? People talking about being a modern lawyer all the time, but how do you actually become one?
Innovation Working smarter with Electra Japonas Contract law was a headache for Electra Japonas, so she fixed it.
Innovation Staying in one lane isn’t always the best route Moving industries has allowed Helen Doukas to develop her way of being GC.
Innovation What is Legal Design with Joseph Stoker What can we learn from applying design principles to our legal services
Collaboration Winning in both the court of law and the court of public opinion The legal and communication functions have long been at odds. It's time that changed.
Communication Building trust through communication Communication skills are a vital building block for establishing trust as General Counsel.
Communication Fortifying your in-house-external legal relationships Let’s talk tech-enabled communication for law firms.
Communication Keep, It, Super, Simple: KISS is better with Mayo Ishigami Re-thinking how one communicates as a lawyer can save one oodles of time.
Communication Legal lingua franca: bridging the gap between legal and the business Language is the foundation of communication. Thus communicating the value of tech is key.
Communication Mastering Emotional Intelligence: transforming lawyers into powerful communicators Being a great communicator will reap rewards in so many areas of one's life, especially legal.
Communication The people vs legalsplaining Legalese is the lawyer's Achilles heel, preventing them from doing their best work.
Communication The scourge of the semicolon The semicolon can be tricky. Maybe it is best used as a wink ;)
Communication Communication is a two-way street Understanding the law is tough, communicating it to those who don't is even harder.
Communication Law and storytelling: the art of persuasion Storytelling is a fundamental part of law. In-house counsel would benefit from leaning into it.
Communication What to do when your executive wants to get political What role the General Counsel can play when their executive decides to get political.
Business Behind the veil of in-house legal with InView champion Alexander Petrie Creating capacity is Alexander Petrie’s approach to providing valuable in-house legal services.
Business Behind the veil of in-house legal with InView Champion Helen Doukas An interview with Helen Doukas, Head of Legal and Regulatory at Airways
Business Behind the veil of in-house legal with InView Champion Stephen Drysdale Legal clairvoyance, the life cycle of legal problems, and myths around legal roadblocks.
Business Behind the veil of in-house legal with InView Champion Theo Kapodistrias Proactive legal actions require early involvement with the business, how do we achieve that?
Business Behind the veil of in-house legal with InView Champion Kate Sherburn Kate Sherburn on how to ensure the business engages legal early in the process
Business Combating inflation as a lawyer Inflation is a stark reminder for counsel to double down on adding value and innovation.
Business In-house counsel in an entrepreneurial business Lawyers in entrepreneurial businesses don’t have a standard job description. What's different?
Business Legal doesn’t need to be left behind Legal doesn’t need to be left behind, it can be a business partner.
Business The art of managing risk and oversight, while fuelling startup growth With risk comes reward. Perhaps this is the plotline of every successful startup's story
Business The business skillset every General Counsel needs A good General Counsel these days isn’t just knowing the law. Being business savvy is also key
Business Understanding the business is paramount for in-house legal Enhancing effectiveness by intertwining legal expertise with business objectives.
Business Venture Capital or Private Equity: How investors affect in-house legal teams How do Venture Capital and Private Equity run businesses affect in-house legal teams?
Business What would a business do? Have you ever thought about running your in-house team like a business?
Business A good reputation is like money in the bank Legal teams need to get serious about reputational risk.
Business Relationship dynamics between legal leaders, boards and investors Transparent, trusting relationships with the board and investors are key to a CLO's success.
Technology A Goldilocks approach to legal operations Envisioning an end goal is key to a successful legal ops integration into your legal team.
Change A history of in-house counsel From corporate elite to a legal silo, we look at the changing role of in-house counsel
Technology A technological awakening: the digital world is no longer just an accessory. Turning to zoom created an environment where some GC's feel more connected to their company.
Technology An open letter to lawyers, from technology Tech calls for a time-out with a plea for lawyers to work on its relationship
Change Applying equitable design principles to the law with Aubrey Blanche Focusing on the E (equity) in DEI programs, helps to create a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Technology Artificial Intelligence: The backbone of an intelligent legal platform Artificial Intelligence has arrived at the legal industry, what does it mean for you?
Technology Awaiting the Alpha Attorney AI and the law will soon become ubiquitous, how will legal services themselves change?
Change Being an agile General Counsel in times of constant change The term ‘agile’ has certainly had a workout over the past year of pandemic-related challenges.
Change Closing the gap between legal and the rest of the organization. General Counsel & their organizations: How they can close the gap and work better together
Technology Data and privacy in an increasingly globalized world How do in-house counsel manage data and privacy in a increasingly complex world?
Change Dear lawyers, from change Hi lawyers, it's me, change, and I'm here to convince you why I am worth it.
Technology Demystifying legal operations and some of its challenges Finding the best-fit legal tech solution for your business is no mean feat.
Change Do in-house counsel have a place in ESG Due to regulatory and legislative pressures, in-house counsel are owning ESG policy.
Change How to become the department of yes This article looks at how you can go from being a department of no, to the department of yes.
Technology How to design a legal intake process that end users love We take a look at intake from a client’s perspective. Is it fit for purpose and easy to use?
Change How to win friends and influence people, when you’re a lawyer. Change management is often a three step process: preparing for, managing and reinforcing change
Technology Intake – the missing piece of the puzzle The days of sending requests for legal services via email are over.
Technology Is legal operations the bridge to break down legal silos Tech isn't the magic band-aid to the legal silo. You need a healthy dose of humanity also.
Technology It’s meant to be: the marriage between contract and matter management The marriage between matter and contract management saves time and money for in-house teams.
Change Like clockwork – how billable hours turned me off private practice A personal account of how the billable hour soured a love for the law.
Technology Managing the increasing cost of external counsel with AI Rising costs of external counsel are causing in-house legal teams to look to other solutions.
Change Modern legal work is less about optics Modern ways of working have changed; no longer does looking the part get you halfway there.
Technology Predictive data analysis for litigation We know data allows us to make better business decisions. But what about litigation decisions?
Technology Process optimization with Devin Jensen Legal tech implementation should never end. In fact, it should be constantly iterated.
Change Social mobility is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion issue for legal Social mobility is often under represented in DEI policy and is especially important in legal.
Technology Some practical advice on embracing AI technology Five strategies that in-house legal teams can adopt to master new technology successfully.
Technology Specialized in-house matter management vs law firm practice management software Examining the advantages of software specifically designed for in-house legal teams.
Change Taking the power back – how to push back on law firm pricing Law firm pricing can be a contentious issue. It's clear change has to come from somewhere.
Technology The benefits of getting your business users to self-serve Triaging legal requests doesn’t have to be painful.
Technology The Changing Legal Landscape: How AI is helping to redefine roles in legal Can lawyers benefit from AI? This article looks at what skills you need to harness it.
Change The new normal isn’t all bad For all the good and the bad, 2021 was a serious "learning curve" for Kate Sherburn.
Change The rise and benefits of the freelance General Counsel Is the freelance GC a role on the rise? The digital economy is shaking up the legal profession.
Change The wild ride of being a General Counsel 2021 was a challenging year for Theo Kapodistrias, a legal team of one.
Change We are not second class lawyers Let's debunk the myth that in-house lawyers are second-class lawyers
Change What if a lawyer wasn’t a lawyer Is attachment to terms like lawyer and lawyering limiting the evolution of our profession?
Change What to do when the world goes mad An exploration of legal leadership in times when the world throws the kitchen sink at you.
Technology Why you should adopt a legal workspace vs a point solution Technology integration without forward planning can cause real headaches.
Technology Class action against OpenAI reveals inherent catch-22 with generative AI The path to regulatory certainty; How technology precipitates legal and social change
Change Resistors to change hold gold nuggets of wisdom Organizational change creates resistance. Friction isn't always bad, it can be an opportunity.
Technology The evolution of alternative legal service providers Technology has fundamentally changed the service offering of ALSPs. Ali Meredith explains how.
Career Development Are law grads seeking access to different career pathways? In-house teams are rivaling private practice with junior lawyers wanting to get right on board.
Career Development Being an effective in-house counsel with Courtney Dick Advice is invaluable - especially good advice. Here are lawyering tips from Courtney Dick.
Career Development Can sponsorship help female talent progression Sponsorship can help to create a more equitable workforce and help forge successful careers.
Career Development Changing opportunities for young lawyers Traditionally, graduates have had a narrow view of success. ALSPs are providing an alternative.
Career Development Consider making the move in-house earlier in your career Private practice is not the only ticket out of law school. In-house legal is an option, too.
Career Development Defining your own success beyond being a lawyer with Seshani Bala Success can be so much more than climbing your way to the top of the ladder. It's multifaceted.
Career Development Do you need your private practice stripes to be an effective in-house counsel To cut your teeth on private practice or to go straight in-house - that is the question.
Career Development From Counsel to General Manager: advice for changing your career Being a lawyer can open business doors you may not even realise.
Career Development How to be a legal powerhouse Meet a real life legal powerhouse that is giving an old adage a modern twist.
Career Development In-house legal’s development dilemma Progressing the wealth of in-house talent will be the next big dilemma for businesses to solve.
Career Development Is the grass really greener on the other side? Did leaving in-house for private practice live up to three lawyers' expectations?
Career Development Legal Project Management: a framework for the modern lawyer Legal services are changing, as demands for a best for value product rise, LPM is the solution.
Career Development Making the move in-house: five key lessons from the first five months What is the transition like when moving in-house? We take a look at the early months.
Career Development Out of office interests can help push your refresh button The process of training for a marathon taught this Head of Legal more than she ever imagined.
Career Development Ready, set, GC? Assessing your readiness for the top job The step up to General Counsel can be a daunting one which not every counsel feels ready for.
Career Development The five Cs of in-house counsel The in-house legal bible for how to be an effective in-house counsel
Career Development The future according to the next generation of legal leaders The future is created by those who live it, our Next Gen lawyers speak up.
Career Development The rewards of daring to be different with Feng Guo Feng Guo found fulfillment as a lawyer by deviating from the legal status quo.
Career Development The Rise of the T-Shaped Lawyer Lawyers have a new job description. Gone are the days where their sole value is legal depth.
Career Development What if the General Counsel job is not for me Maximizing your career doesn't have to mean climbing the corporate ladder
Career Development What is the difference between the role of the GC and CLO? How are the roles of the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer different?
Career Development What’s best for me – GC or CLO? General Counsel or Chief Legal Officer, legal leadership no longer has just one crown.
Career Development The turning point: Five steps to transform your legal career The tools you need are probably already in your back pocket.
Leadership 2024 calls for adaptability powered by continuous learning Adaptability: Status critical. Method: Continuous learning.
Future Using data for good with Maria Pozza Data is an invisible but omnipresent part of our lives. Now, we know how to use it.
Leadership DEI takes equal parts, time, consideration and care In order to have an Impactful DEI policy you need to practice what you preach.
