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.
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.
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...
When law firm leaders finally decide to step back and lead differently, resistance always shows up. Teams push back, clients get nervous, and partners wonder if the change will stick. But resistance isn’t a sign of failure—it’s proof you’re disrupting patterns that have been in place for years. The key isn’t avoiding resistance. It’s holding the line long enough for the new way to become the new normal.
When law firm leaders think about succession planning, they often get stuck waiting for the "perfect" moment to begin. But succession readiness isn't about perfect preparation—it's about something much simpler and more personal. The Readiness Myth That Keeps Leaders...