Most succession planning focuses on logistics but misses the emotional challenges. Here’s how to navigate the identity shift of stepping back from leadership.
Law Firm Succession Planning: The Conversation You’re Avoiding
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How Law Firm Leaders Can Build Systems That Actually Work Without Them
Many law firm leaders hire great people and document processes—yet still find themselves making every key decision. The problem? Most confuse instructions with systems. Instructions create dependency. Systems create capability. Discover the three-layer framework that helps your team think like you, make sound decisions, and keep your firm running smoothly—even when you’re not there.
Law Firm Leadership: The Identity Crisis Behind Succession Planning
Law firm succession planning often focuses on logistics: who takes over which clients, how to transition responsibilities, and establishing timelines. But the real challenge is rarely discussed—the identity crisis that comes with stepping back from being the fixer.
More Time Won’t Solve These Problems
I've been teaching time management strategies to lawyers for more than 20 years. Most attorneys come to our CLEs for tips and strategies - many of which they've heard before - like time-blocking, scheduling the whole appointment, turning off notifications, and working...
How to Escape the Endless Loop
The Endless Loop is a set of instructions that lacks a functional exit so it repeats indefinitely until it is terminated by some external action or force. The term comes from the computer programming world. It's also the thing that sabotages professional careers and...