In this episode of Leading by Nature, Giles Hutchins is joined by Phil Hails-Smith, Managing Partner at Joelson, as the firm celebrates its 70th year in operation.
Phil reflects on how Joelson has evolved into a purpose-led business and why embedding purpose creates meaning across every aspect of the organisation. He shares how the firm works closely with founders and entrepreneurs, helping them scale and grow in ways that are both commercially successful and sustainable.
The conversation also explores the opportunities and tensions created by AI, from its transformative potential to the cognitive dissonance many leaders feel as technology accelerates faster than our ability to adapt. Phil explains why he’s passionate about using business as a force to push forward new ways of thinking, and how Joelson became part of the first wave of law firms to achieve B Corp status.
And finally, Phil reflects on what resonated most from Keys for Future-Fit Leadership and what it means to lead in a way that balances performance, purpose and responsibility.