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Don’t Be Zinc
Protect your energy and well-being with real self-care
The Conversation That Changes Everything About Succession Planning
Most law firm leaders think succession planning is only about client handoffs and deals. But the real challenge is the identity shift—from “I’ll do this forever” to “I need space.” Here’s how to navigate both the business transition and what comes next personally.
Lost and Found Again
No matter how lost you feel, you can find your way back.
The Permission You Don’t Need to Earn
Many law firm leaders think putting off succession planning is an act of selflessness—focusing on clients first. But the truth is, it creates a bottleneck. At the SC Bar Senior Lawyers Symposium, I watched 30 managing partners realize that avoiding their own future doesn’t protect anyone—it traps everyone. The shift came with one question: What if taking care of yourself actually made you better at taking care of everyone else?
Stay Curious
Ask a question. Listen to the answer.