[s8e3] Take The Lead May 2026

Katrina Bennett develops stress-induced migraines while trying to manage Brian Altman. Fearing she’ll look weak, she initially fails to show up for a critical meeting.

A true leader knows when they are outmatched in a specific arena. Alex "takes the lead" by swallowing his pride, using Samantha's intel to outmaneuver the client, and ultimately securing his own position while acknowledging a competitor's value. Managing Upwards and Side-to-Side: [S8E3] Take the Lead

Leadership often happens from the middle. Donna "takes the lead" by finding the middle ground that hard-headed leaders like Harvey and Robert Zane are too proud to see. Alex "takes the lead" by swallowing his pride,

Alex Williams is forced to ask his rival, Samantha Wheeler, for help after a client tries to coerce him into money laundering. Alex Williams is forced to ask his rival,

Harvey takes a pro bono case for Anna, a cleaning lady denied overtime pay, despite opposition from the partners.