Most managing partners believe the sacrifice will end once the firm is stable. But there’s no finish line—only moments you can’t get back. This is about learning to build work around life before it’s too late.
Many lawyers build successful practices that depend on their constant presence. But the real legacy isn’t in the firm you build—it’s in the moments you don’t miss. Here’s how to create both success and presence.
Most lawyers who resist help aren’t avoiding growth—they’re avoiding what it means to need it. This story reveals the real fear beneath “maybe after January” and what it costs to keep waiting.
If your law firm partners aren’t stepping up, it might not be their fault. Discover how managing partners unknowingly reinforce dependency—and how to break the cycle to build stronger, more self-sufficient leaders.
Many law firm leaders face the same challenge every Thanksgiving: they're physically present but mentally absent. Not because they're checking email—most have learned not to do that. But because their minds are still at work. The Pattern At Thanksgiving dinner, a...