On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Larry Thompson! Larry is a lawyer, law professor, and former US Deputy Attorney General under President George W. Bush. In this episode, Michael and Larry discuss the necessity of teamwork, transparency, and a willingness to listen and speak honestly to the cultivation of an inclusive workplace. Larry shares his insight into the incredible benefit of diversity in work environments, both for the employees as well as the company as a whole, and the words he lives by from his mentor Judge Griffin Bell: “there is no limit as to what you can accomplish so long as you don’t care who gets the credit.”
Key Takeaways
- There is no “I” in team
- Be willing to listen
- Be honest
- Speak with candor
- Be transparent, don’t have a hidden agenda
- Make sure everyone is on the same page
Larry’s Media Recommendations:
- Georgy Girl (film, 1966)
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Find Larry’s work:
- University of Georgia, School of Law: https://www.law.uga.edu/profile/larry-d-thompson
- Finch McCranie LLP: https://www.finchmccranie.com/larry-d-thompson.html
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Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify.
Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger.
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