As general counsel, you will need to wear a lot of different hats. And in taking on your different roles, you may have noticed that different moods and even different personality types can have varying degrees of effectiveness.

For example, sometimes it may make sense to be silent and remain behind the scenes advising your company. While at other times, you may want to be vocal and take the lead in discussions.

Inside Counsel recently took a look at seven types of GCs. Here’s our take on the five of the more common GC personality types, and when they may be most effective:

The reality for most general counsel is that you’ll need a mix of these personalities. The challenge for most counsel is knowing when to adopt the right personality for the right occasion and being flexible enough to actually pull it off.

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  • Top 10 Corporate Legal Lessons of 2012 (FindLaw’s In House)

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