Are there any books or other resources that mid levels/seniors/counsel/partners on here have found helpful for the project management / managing junior attorney aspects of your job?

I am not finding a lot of stuff written for lawyers specifically , but there is a lot directed at “managers” in business generally that I imagine could be applicable.

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I found Work Clean helpful as a mid-level.

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This looks very interesting! Will check it out, thank you.

I know your question is geared toward books but I’ve found a few podcasts to be helpful…
-Work Life with Adam Grant
-How to be Awesome at Your Job

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Thank you will check those out

https://the-career-files.thinkific.com/courses/managing-as-a-midlevel

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