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Three Law Students and What Values Alignment Actually Requires emotional intelligence leadership performance values well-being Aug 20, 2026

This week I’m in Dallas speaking at a law school orientation about aligning your career with your values and strengths. The same week, my daughter Allison starts law school.

A couple of weeks ago our family was in El Salvador, where two other young women are pursuing legal educa...

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Why Helping People Find Meaning in Their Work Is the Best Retention Strategy engagement meaning at work retention values Apr 17, 2026

The legal profession has a retention problem. And it's not the one most organizations think.

Not a recruiting problem. Firms and legal departments know how to attract talented people. Not a compensation problem. Most organizations pay competitively. The problem is what happens w...

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Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Kendra Brodin, Esq., MSW

Founder, EsquireWell

I've spent my career at the intersection of law and human well-being. I write about both with equal parts research and hard-won experience. If you've ever wondered whether there's a better way to work, there is! Let's explore it together.

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