Melinda talks to Lené Alley DeRudder, divorce attorney, about professionalism in the workplace. All this and more on this episode of The Melinda Eitzen Show!
About the Guest
Lené Alley DeRudder is an experienced family and divorce attorney with a successful record of positive outcomes for her clients. Lené focuses on complex divorce matters and high-net-worth estates, especially where multiple business entities are involved.
Key Takeaways About Professionalism in the Workplace
- It is important to know that professionalism is essentially kindness.
- It is important to communicate with the client as much as needed in order to get the best possible results.
- It is important to use professionalism and kindness to deescalate situations instead of escalating situations.
Notable Quotes About Professionalism in the Workplace
“I think as you practice more and as you age you start having a different lens and perspective as you as other attorneys challenge you.” — Lené Alley DeRudder
“Sometimes we have to have a conversation with a client more than one time.” — Melinda Eitzen
“Who you are is who you are, how you show up is how you show up.” — Lené Alley DeRudder
“We as attorneys should always be alternative resolution driven.” — Lené Alley DeRudder
“We need to have the mindset of ‘how can I get the best resolution?'” — Lené Alley DeRudder
“In collaborative divorce, the attorneys are your safety net.” — Lené Alley DeRudder
“How we show up and the tone we set as professionals with one another, our clients are going to pick up on that.” — Lené Alley DeRudder
