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...
Leading a law firm isn’t just about strategy—it’s about identity, growth, and the personal cost of responsibility. Discover three truths every law firm leader learns the hard way and what they reveal about sustainable leadership.
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.
Law firm leaders often carry the weight of every decision, leaving them feeling indispensable—and isolated. Succession planning isn’t just about logistics. It’s about identity, leadership, and creating a firm that thrives without you.