This episode will focus on defining CliftonStrengths and the benefits of getting people excited about it for the Arkansas Annual Meeting.

Description: Discover what CliftonStrengths is, why it matters, and how it can immediately improve the way you lead, collaborate, and communicate. In this episode, we break down the basics, how Strengths are defined, what a “Strengths-based” approach really looks like in practice, and why teams that lean into natural talent tend to perform better and burn out less.

Whether you’ve already taken the assessment or you’re brand new to it, you’ll walk away with practical ways to recognize your own strengths, better understand others, and apply the results in your day-to-day work. Tune in ahead of the Arkansas Annual Meeting to get a quick, energizing primer, and a few simple takeaways you can start using right away.

Also, be sure to check out The CliftonStrengths podcast: here

Guest Speakers

• Nicole Benjamin — President, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Abby Burnep — COO and Former Director of Training
• Traci Adedeji — CliftonStrengths Coach
• Judge Shawn Johnson — Arkansas Judge and Arkansas Bar Annual Meeting Planner

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In this episode of ArkBar OnAir: President’s Mic, Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth leads a timely and thought-provoking discussion of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

Focusing on the first half of the book, the conversation explores Haidt’s central argument that around 2010, childhood fundamentally shifted, from a play-based experience to a phone-based one. Panelists examine the corresponding rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harm among teenagers, and consider what this shift means for families, professionals, and society as a whole.

Bringing together perspectives from law, mental health, communications, and lived experience, the discussion balances research with real-world insight, particularly through the voices of parents and a member of the generation most impacted. Together, the group reflects on how technology is shaping childhood, the challenges it presents, and the role adults play in navigating this evolving landscape.

This episode sets the stage for a continued conversation, with Part 2 focusing on the remainder of the book and deeper implications for the future.

Featured Guest:

Natalie Ghidotti – Founder & CEO, Ghidotti Communications

Jennifer Donaldson – Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Arkansas Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP)

Arden “AJ” Jones – Student, representing the Gen Z/teen perspective

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In this opening session of our book club podcast, Bill Waddell leads a thoughtful discussion of The Devil in the Grove, focusing on the book’s historical foundations and its continued relevance today. As the group begins with Chapters 1–6, the conversation explores key themes raised in the book, including the role of lawyers in moments of racial injustice, the moral demands of advocacy, and the social context in which civil rights struggles unfold. The discussion also considers how the book (written before the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement) reads differently in light of more recent developments, including renewed debate and resistance around civil rights. Drawing on historical parallels, literary context, and personal reflection, this episode sets the stage for a deeper, multi-session conversation about why these stories still matter and what they ask of lawyers and citizens today.

Guest Name: William “Bill” Waddell; Judge Joyce Williams Warren; Abby Brenneman; and Jonathan Warren

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Host Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with John Wilkerson, General Counsel and Legislative Director for the Arkansas Municipal League, to unpack the recent amendments to Rule 702. Together, they explore the rule’s implications for Arkansas municipalities, how the changes may affect expert testimony in litigation, and what attorneys need to know to navigate the updated standards.

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Need a quick reset between hearings, deadlines, or difficult conversations? In this special standalone bonus episode, attorney and mindfulness teacher Claire Parsons guides listeners through a calming body scan meditation designed to be reused anytime—at your desk, at home, or wherever you can take a few quiet minutes.

Claire begins by helping you set up a safe, comfortable environment, then leads you step-by-step through noticing physical sensations from head to toe—releasing tension in common stress-holding areas like the jaw, shoulders, chest, and belly. The practice is gentle and flexible: you’re encouraged to move past any area that feels uncomfortable and return to the breath whenever needed.

This episode is meant to be a practical, repeatable tool for lawyers looking to slow down, reconnect with the body, and support steadier focus and emotional regulation—without needing to “clear your mind” or do anything perfectly.

(For additional guided practices and resources, visit BrilliantLegalMind.com or connect with Claire Parsons.)