<p>Guest Zenell B. Brown talks with Host Nicole Smithson about steps that listeners can take to create an actionable vision for 2026. </p><p>Attorney, mediator, and administrator, Zenell B. Brown has worn many hats throughout her legal career. Known for her strategic planning acumen and inclusive leadership, she has made a lasting impact on the legal profession, earning both local and national recognition. Zenell serves as faculty for the National Center for State Courts’ Institute for Court Management, the National Association for Court Management, the Michigan Judicial Institute, and the Michigan Women Lawyers Association’s Leadership Academy.</p><p>Nicole M. Smithson is the Creative Director of WT9 and WLAM&#39;s immediate past president. Nicole is the Oakland County Indigent Defense Services Office&#39;s principal attorney.</p>