Careers don't develop in straight lines. But for outside forces, mine never would have veered into legal marketing. And I'm so glad it did.

Lawyers excel at helping others, yet too often deflect when offered help. Be ready to accept help, and go one farther: advise helpers on what you actually need.

Former law firm partner and Airbnb in-house counsel Miko Ando Brown talks countering fears, finding your why, and killing the billable hour.