Women in BUSINESS Inspirational quotes from successful businesswomen in Denton County by Steve Gamel
Kimberley Shanklin, Kimberley Shanklin - Shanklin Law Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business! I learned early on in my career that it was easy to gain tons of clients with the lure of telling them what they wanted to hear and making false promises, but when clients asked me for my opinion I offered the truth- even when I knew it may cost me that client. Then suddenly I noticed those clients coming back to me after a horrible experience with someone who didn’t deliver. Then those clients referred clients who had bad experiences and didn’t trust lawyers and it was now people seeking me out based on reputation. By knowing my worth I’m able to fight for my clients who trust me to help them with serious life-changing decisions and those clients spread the word that I am an attorney that will always be honest about what results I can deliver,
even when it’s not what they might not want to hear. The same holds true with how I handle work relationships. I know how to do my job well, I don’t compromise my integrity, don’t back down from a challenge, don’t tolerate being disrespected, and give God all the praise for the strength in tough times. I know that if I hold true to who I am as a person I will be successful. I love working with positive people who encourage one another. I’m not concerned with the haters or their agendas because I honestly just don’t have time for it. Luckily, I am blessed to work with some truly amazing men and women who spend countless hours trying to help people in need and these friends take me for what I am knowing I will always be there for them whenever they need me.
8 | LAKE CITIES LIVING
| AUGUST 2020
“Hold onto your integrity even when it costs you relationships because your reputation is everything in business!”
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