The recently released Best Law Firms®-Texas Region magazine featured the article “What Would Henry Do or Say?” by Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton commercial litigation partner Talmage Boston.
The article draws on the life and wisdom of diplomat and former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to illustrate the negotiation tactics and leadership traits that can best benefit attorneys, many of whom today not only lead law firms, but also have leveraged their legal training to become leaders of businesses, universities, school boards, nonprofits and government institutions.
A nationally renowned historian, Mr. Boston’s fifth book, “How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents,” will be released on April 2, 2024. He had the privilege of twice interviewing Mr. Kissinger for at World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth events. He notes that Mr. Kissinger identified five “parallel qualities” in transcendent leaders which should be aspirational for all lawyer:
“As Kissinger identified and then described in detail these qualities demonstrated by his chosen leaders, he made their strengths appear available to all who put themselves in positions where challenging circumstances are properly analyzed, risks are managed, means fit ends, prudent decisions get made, trust is earned and promises are kept,” wrote Mr. Boston.
The 2024 edition of Best Law Firms provides thought leadership editorial content from select Texas legal leaders. Mr. Boston has been recognized by Best Lawyers for his commercial litigation practice consistently since 2013 and earned the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” accolade for Litigation – Banking and Finance in Dallas/Fort Worth in 2018 and 2022. He also was included in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Banking and Finance in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
To read “What Would Henry Do or Say?” visit https://www.bestlawfirms.com/publications/texas-region-2024.
