By: Savannah Zimmer
If I’ve learned one thing in my career, it’s that the essence of a truly effective team transcends mere expertise and skill. As a professional marketer who has had the privilege of navigating this field for years, working with various organizations, I’ve witnessed firsthand the unparalleled power of a nimble, cohesive team rooted in mutual trust and respect. This trust isn’t built overnight. It is cultivated through shared experiences, successes, and the unwavering belief in each other’s abilities and character.
Something that has struck me as truly phenomenal here at Purpose Legal, is the team’s choice to work together time and again, across different organizations, and through varied experiences. This choice stems from a deep-seated trust in each other’s expertise and the quality of their character. Take, for example, Greg Mazares, our CEO, and Kris Taylor, our President, whose collaborative journey dates back to 2006. Their partnership has been a cornerstone of success for organizations such as Encore Discovery Solutions and Discovia, where they have consistently demonstrated their ability to lead and innovate together, amidst the legal sector’s ever-evolving challenges.
Internally, the most obvious benefit is the organic culture that emerges when a team not only likes but genuinely trusts and respects one another. This is a team that has chosen, time and again, to navigate the complexities of the legal tech landscape together. They understand the power of collective strength—knowing each other’s strong points, when to leverage the right expert for the right case, and having complete confidence in asking each other for help and advice, knowing every member of the team is willing to jump in and not only do the right thing for the client, but help a friend. It surely doesn’t hurt employee retention, either!
This deep understanding and mutual respect are not just internal triumphs; they translate into tangible benefits for our clients. When a team is in sync, knowing each other’s capabilities and how to complement each other effectively, the quality of service delivered is unparalleled. Clients receive the benefit of a well-oiled machine, a team that not only trusts each other to ask for help but thrives on providing it and feels empowered to offer out-of-the-box advice and solutions to their fellow team. This synergy ensures that solutions are not just effective but are delivered with a level of efficiency and insight that only comes from years of working closely together.
The benefit of such a team extends beyond the immediate project at hand. It fosters an environment where innovation is not just encouraged but flourishes. A team that is flexible, agile, and deeply interconnected can navigate these challenges with finesse.
Moreover, this culture of trust and mutual respect becomes a self-reinforcing cycle. It attracts like-minded professionals who value these principles, thereby continually elevating the team’s collective capability and the quality of work produced. It’s a testament to the idea that when people come together, not just as colleagues but as trusted partners, there’s no limit to what they can achieve.
The essence of our success goes beyond our technical expertise or our ability to adapt to the latest trends. It’s rooted in the culture of trust, respect, and collaborative support that we’ve built together. This is the foundation that allows us to consistently deliver outstanding results for our clients and to navigate the complexities of this industry with confidence and agility.
Added bonus: it’s great to work with friends!
