This morning, our team at Heninger Garrison Davis, LLC had the privilege of hosting Joe Calamusa for a dynamic leadership session titled “Leading from Your Seat.” We were also joined by Stephanie Lowe, Executive Education Program Director at the Culverhouse College of Business, who helped bring this powerful experience to life.
Leadership as a Daily Practice
The heart of the session? Leadership isn’t just a title—it’s a daily practice. Joe challenged us to stop thinking of leadership as a noun and start living it as a verb. Through the choices we make, the way we influence others, and the example we set, each of us has the opportunity to lead—right from where we are.
Learning From Experience
Joe brings a rare combination of corporate experience and academic expertise to the table. He’s the Managing Director of the University of Alabama Sales Program and a Clinical Professor of Marketing at Culverhouse. His career spans brand management, national sales leadership, and co-founding a consulting firm focused on leadership development. In short, he knows how to turn leadership theory into everyday impact.
A Culture of Leadership at HGD
At HGD, we believe that leadership isn’t reserved for the top—it’s a responsibility shared across the team. From our attorneys to our support staff, everyone plays a critical role in delivering the white-glove service our clients deserve. That’s why we invest in sessions like this.
But our commitment to growth and leadership doesn’t stop with a single workshop.
A Strategic Partnership with Culverhouse
Through our growing relationship with the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, HGD team members have access to some of the most respected leadership and business training in the Southeast. The Culverhouse Executive Education program delivers hands-on, real-world development designed for professionals who want to lead with clarity, competence, and character.
Sessions focus on topics such as:
- Decision-making under pressure
- Influential communication
- Team dynamics and emotional intelligence
- Personal leadership branding
- Strategic thinking and organizational impact
These programs are led by accomplished faculty and industry professionals who understand what it takes to lead in fast-moving, high-stakes environments. Through this partnership, our team receives access to workshops, guest lectures, and customized training designed specifically for law firm leaders and legal professionals.
Ongoing Training, CLEs, and Growth at HGD
In addition to Culverhouse-led programming, HGD makes professional development a core part of our firm culture. We invest in:
- Continuing Legal Education (CLE) opportunities to ensure our attorneys are always up to date on legal changes and best practices.
- Specialized internal training sessions that support growth across legal, operational, and administrative roles.
- An ongoing partnership with Crisp, which provides high-level coaching, law firm leadership tools, and branding strategies to keep our team sharp and forward-focused.
The throughline is simple: If you’re part of the HGD team, you’re supported in your journey to grow—personally and professionally.
Why It Matters
When our team grows, our clients benefit. We’re not just investing in professional development—we’re building a resilient, well-equipped, and forward-thinking team that delivers on our promises. The result? Outstanding outcomes and white-glove service for every client, every time.
We’re grateful to Joe for leading with insight and energy, and to Stephanie for being a valued partner in creating meaningful leadership experiences. Most of all, we’re proud of the culture we’re building—where leadership is lived every day, and client care remains at the center of all we do.
Because when we lead from every seat, we serve at the highest level.
