In today’s episode, I share personal experiences and practical strategies to help lawyers prepare for the often-dreaded self-evaluation process. I discuss the importance of using self-evaluations as an opportunity to highlight your accomplishments and craft a compelling narrative that showcases your strengths. I also discuss the value of keeping a detailed tracker throughout the year, seeking feedback on drafts, and preparing effectively for in-person evaluation meetings.

My goal is to reduce the fear and overwhelm surrounding this process by teaching you how to take a proactive, strategic approach to organizing and preparing for your self-evaluation throughout the year.

At a glance:

• 00:33 - The challenge of self-evaluations

• 02:06 - Importance of self-evaluations

• 02:32 - Leveraging self-evaluations

• 03:34 - Advice on specific examples and context

• 05:00 - Keeping a tracker

• 06:45 - Documenting feedback

• 08:10 - Setting and tracking goals

• 08:56 - Getting feedback on drafts

• 10:24 - Detailing specifics

• 13:13 - Reflecting on accomplishments

• 14:38 - Preparing for future moves

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