Damien Atkins: Aura —Transforming In-House Culture to Drive Value
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Damien Atkins, CLO and GC at Aura, a provider of online security solutions, has learned a lot about leadership during his extensive career spanning companies like AOL, Panasonic, and Hershey’s. His reputation has garnered him recognition in multiple publications, including recently being named as one of the most influential executives in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine. Yet he’s always chasing more insights, which is why he launched The Purposeful Leader, a podcast featuring executives from law and business who discuss leadership values.  Damien joins us for a compelling conversation about what distinguishes great legal leaders, how they can drive cultural change, and why they need to work outside of the legal box. Join us as we discuss: [4:38] Drawing from the leadership philosophies of great sports coaches [14:06] Creating in-house culture for differentiated value to the business [22:57] Expanding the influence of in-house within the business [36:24] Using technology strategically to drive more impact Check out these resources we mentioned during the podcast: Savoy Magazine: 2024 Most Influential Executives In Corporate America The Purposeful Leader Hear more stories by following Innovative Legal Leadership on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or any podcast platform. Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Innovative Legal Leadership in your favorite podcast player. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
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