Thinking for the Attorney-to-CEO Shift
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Why You (and Your Law Firm) Need Your Strategic Absence
Physical distance from your firm is not a vacation strategy. I want that claim out there before anyone tries to soften it, because it’s the whole argument. I love a vacation as much as anyone. I’m taking one in a couple of weeks, no laptop, no iPad, no email; but that is not what I’m […]
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Field Notes: The Meeting He Almost Missed
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work – coaching sessions, private 1:1 conversations, and Energy Leadership Index debriefs. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients. Location: A litigation practice, small-sized, […]
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Field Notes: The Visionary Who Disappears Under Stress
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work – coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients. Location: The ELI Debrief with a potential client. Observation: A founder built a […]
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The Founding Attorney’s Anxiety-to-Authority Spectrum
Why Founder Presence Decides Whether Your Law Firm Scales Every law firm founder I coach eventually asks me some version of the same question: what’s actually holding the firm back? They assume the answer lives in a process gap, a hiring mistake, or a strategy that needs sharpening. Sometimes it does. But in the vast […]
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Field Notes: The Job Description That Was Actually a Fortress
Field Notes are dispatches from real coaching sessions with law firm founders — unscripted moments where the gap between what a leader says they want and what they’re actually building becomes impossible to ignore. Location: A Founder’s Home Office Observation: The job description she’d written wasn’t a hiring tool. It was a wall. A managing […]
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Founder Physics: The Three Forces Stalling Your Law Firm’s Growth
There is no status quo anymore. Not for law firm founders, not for anyone. The pace of change in the legal industry being experienced by small and mid-sized law firms is astounding. Of course, that change is evidenced not only by the light-speed with which technology as a whole and AI in particular, are evolving […]
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Insight Without Action Is Keeping Your Law Firm Stuck
Field Notes is drawn from real coaching sessions with law firm founders and managing partners. Details are anonymized. The patterns are not. Location: Solo practice, estate planning. Mountain West. Founder, 3 years in. Observation: He already knew everything. That was the problem. 1. The 14-Month Audit He came to the session having done something unusual. […]
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The Delegation Trap Keeping Law Firm Leaders Stuck in the Details
You built a law firm. You hired attorneys. You built a team around you. And you are still — still — the one who catches the error before it goes out. Still the one on the call. Still the one buried in the file. And the story you tell yourself is some version of: I […]
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The Hidden Operating System That’s Keeping Your Law Firm Stuck
Why Smart Founders Plateau — and What’s Actually Going On Underneath You’ve built a seven-figure law firm. You’ve survived the grind, developed the talent, refined the strategy. By most measures, you’ve won. And yet something is off. Growth has stalled. The same problems keep surfacing. The same decisions keep getting deferred. You keep doing more, […]
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Identity Dissonance in Law Firm Founders Is the Hidden Barrier to Scaling Past $10M
None of the founders I work with are failing. Every single one of them is succeeding. And for many of them, that success is quietly breaking them. That sounds like a paradox. It isn’t. It’s the most predictable pattern I see in high-performing law firm founders, the ones who’ve built something real, something that generates […]
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The Decision Frame That’s Costing You More Than You Think
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work — coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and gives insight into the personal evolution of my clients. Location: A Law Firm Founder’s Office, Southern California. Observation: The frame you bring to […]
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Operational Sovereignty: The Architecture That Pays for Your Strategic Absence
Here’s a question most successful law firm founders avoid: if you disappeared for 30 days, would your firm operate normally, or would it wobble? Not wobble because of a market shift or a client crisis. Wobble simply because you weren’t there. Many firms that look successful from the outside are actually founder-stabilized businesses. Revenue is […]
Read moreField Notes: The Hole Doesn’t Need to Be Bigger
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work — coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and gives an insight into the personal evolution of my clients. Location: A Law Firm Founder’s Office, Pacific Northwest Observation: Founders who feel stuck […]
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The Emotional Economics™ of Elite Law Firm Founders
The firm is performing. Revenue is solid. Clients are satisfied. The team is competent. And yet you feel friction. Not because you lack intelligence or work ethic. Not because anything is visibly broken. Nothing is broken. But something is no longer working. This is the pattern I see most often with successful founders and managing […]
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Field Notes: If You’re Still in the Stand-Up, You’re Still the Bottleneck
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work – coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients. Location: The Executive Stand-Up Observation: Founders say they want scale, but they’re still […]
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The Identity Architecture of the $10M+ Shift
Inspired by my Kenyan safari, “Field Notes” are my observations from the field where my clients and I work – coaching sessions. Each field note is drawn from actual client sessions and give an insight to the personal evolution of my clients. An example: Location: The Strategy Front Lines Observation: We are obsessed with scaling […]
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The Five Stages of the Law Firm Founder’s Evolution™
Most law firm founders I work with don’t feel stuck. They feel busy. Successful. Respected. Necessary. Revenue may still be climbing year over year. The firm looks good on paper. From the outside, it appears to be working exactly as it should. And yet—something has flattened. Leverage has quietly disappeared. Freedom feels further away, not […]
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Your Personal Evolution Will Beat Any KPI
Law firm leaders love numbers. Billables, realization, profit per partner, average fee, new files opened, aged receivables – the dashboards get more sophisticated every year. I’m not anti-metrics. In fact, I like them. They give us a snapshot of what has happened. But they don’t tell us something far more important: Who did you have […]
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The Leadership Reset: The Identity Shift Your Firm Needs In 2026
Every December, law firm founders and managing partners crack open dashboards, budgets, and KPIs hoping that better planning will unlock better results. They set new goals, adjust staffing, talk about efficiencies, and build calendars packed with the right intentions. Yet many enter the next year with the same problem: The work gets harder, but the […]
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The 8-Figure Blindspot: Why Your Greatest Strength Becomes Your Ceiling
There’s a moment every ambitious founder eventually faces—one that separates the leaders who rise from seven figures into eight … and those who stall out despite their brilliance. I see it every week with the managing partners, founders, and high-achieving lawyers I coach. But the clearest example came recently, during a conversation I had in […]
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The Altitude Audit: Why Your 2026 Vision Will Never Be Found in Your 2025 Calendar
Every November, I watch the same pattern unfold across the legal industry—managing partners huddled over calendars, budgets, KPIs, and headcount projections, convinced that the next level of growth lives somewhere inside the walls of their existing schedule. It doesn’t. You cannot build an eight-figure future from a six- or seven-figure trench. And you certainly will […]
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The Power of Stepping Away: Why Strategic Absence Makes You a Better Leader
The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Time Away Let me ask you something: when was the last time you truly stepped away? Not working remotely, not sneaking in emails by the pool, but actually unplugging. No inbox, no client calls, no Slack pings. For most leaders I coach, the answer is either “too long ago” […]
Read moreThe Strategic Power of Stepping Away: How One Law Firm Leader Found Clarity Through Journaling and Space
There’s a lie that too many leaders tell themselves: if I’m not at my desk, I’m not leading. For lawyers especially, presence often gets equated with productivity. But in reality, the opposite is true. Sometimes the most strategic move you can make is to step away—physically and mentally—and create the space to think. This truth […]
Read moreHarnessing Chaos: Turning Discomfort Into a Catalyst for Growth
In leadership, few traits are more valuable than a growth mindset—the belief that skills, abilities, and even emotional resilience can be developed through effort and experience. But adopting this mindset is often easier in theory than in practice, especially when chaos hits. In a recent 1:1 coaching session with a world-class law firm leader and […]
Read moreThe Growth Mindset Advantage: Turning Challenges Into Leadership Wins
Why Growth Mindset Matters for Law Firm Leaders Let’s be clear—running a law firm in 2025 isn’t just about being a good lawyer. That’s table stakes. It’s about being a leader, a strategist, and the kind of CEO your firm actually needs. And here’s the kicker: none of that comes naturally. Leadership isn’t a gene […]
Read moreThe Gratitude Gap: How Elite Law Firm Leaders Balance Fulfillment and Ambition
If you’ve built a successful firm but still feel the pull for more, you’re not alone. There’s a particular kind of tension that high-achieving attorneys feel—but rarely discuss: I’m grateful for all I’ve built… so why do I still want more? That quiet discomfort—the feeling that something’s missing even though everything “looks” right—is what I […]
Read moreBridging the Gratitude Gap: How One Lawyer Reclaimed Confidence by Celebrating Progress
The “Gratitude Gap” keeps many attorneys stuck in a cycle of striving. This story shows what happens when you stop to acknowledge how far you’ve already come. Some lawyers are so focused on the next hill to climb that they forget to appreciate the one they just summited. I call this the Gratitude Gap—the space […]
Read moreCommand, Don’t Demand: The Communication Shift Law Firm Leaders Need Now
In law school, we’re trained to be articulate. To master language. To communicate with precision. And for the most part, we succeed—at least in the courtroom or at the negotiation table. But in the real world of law firm leadership? Articulation alone doesn’t cut it. I’ve coached dozens of high-performing attorneys who hit the same […]
Read moreFrom Pressure to Presence: What Happens When Leaders Stop Demanding
What if the biggest leadership breakthrough wasn’t in getting louder—but in getting clearer? In the world of law firm leadership, power often masquerades as pressure. High expectations are seen as synonymous with excellence. But there’s a subtle, profound distinction between demanding excellence and commanding it—and one managing partner recently made that shift. Here’s how. From […]
Read moreKeep the Promise: What Changes When Lawyers Lead Themselves First
I almost didn’t show up. After a long international road trip, van trouble, and a disrupted routine, the temptation was real: skip the live presentation. Or mail it in. Just this once. But I didn’t. I showed up—because I made a promise. Not for the audience because, to be honest, depending on the platform, I […]
Read moreThe Hidden Power of Communication in Leadership: Why Great Leaders Don’t Just Speak—They Connect.
The Hidden Power of Communication in Leadership: Why Great Leaders Don’t Just Speak—They Connect. In a recent coaching session with a world-class partner who leads a national team, we uncovered a subtle shift that redefined his approach to leadership: “Communication is not saying what you want to say. It’s saying it in a way that […]
Read moreWhat Only You Can Do: Redesigning the Role of Managing Partner
There’s a question I love to ask the managing partners I work with—one that cuts through the noise and goes straight to the heart of the matter: What would break or be missed in your law firm if you were truly gone for 30 days? Not “working remotely” from a vacation house. Not checking email […]
Read moreLeading Through Upheaval: How Coaching Helped a Law Firm CEO Find His Ground
Leadership isn’t tested when things are easy. It’s tested in the storm. A founder and managing partner of a multi-million-dollar plaintiffs’ firm recently found himself navigating one of the most turbulent seasons of his career. In the span of days, he made the difficult decision to let go of multiple team members, including his highest […]
Read moreThe High-Achiever’s Dilemma: Avoiding Burnout Without Sacrificing Success
One of the most common struggles I see with my clients—managing partners and law firm CEOs—is the feeling that they should have it all under control. That they should be able to juggle everything: leadership, clients, team development, business growth, and, oh yeah, their personal lives. But let’s be real. Operating at this level means […]
Read moreThe Hidden Edge of Elite Leadership: Why Rest and Recovery Matter More Than You Think
For many law firm leaders and managing partners, the idea of “working harder” is deeply ingrained. It’s a belief system shaped by the billable hour, reinforced by grind culture, underpinned by the belief you should be able to do it all, and worn like a badge of honor. The logic seems simple: More effort should […]
Read moreFrom Solo to CEO: 4 Things This Law Firm Owner Did To Scale His Firm
Many of the outstanding lawyers I coach are on the journey from solo to CEO. As the firm grows from “just me doing it all” to “oh, %$#*, I’ve assembled a team and now I have to lead it!”, the struggle is, I assure you, real. When “Bob” and I first teamed up, he was […]
Read moreLeading with Energy, Empathy, and Authority: How to Balance Connection and Command in Leadership
Effective leadership requires a delicate balance between empathy and authority. Many believe these qualities are polar opposites, but in reality, they are complementary forces that can transform your leadership style. The ability to connect with your team while maintaining strong decision-making skills is what separates good leaders from great ones. In this blog post, you’ll […]
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Beyond Goal Setting: Why Vision is the Missing Piece in Achieving Your Goals
Goal setting is old news. Everyone knows it, preaches it, and does it. But let’s be honest—how many of us actually achieve the goals we set? And even when we do, how often do we find ourselves at the top of the proverbial ladder, realizing it’s leaning against the wrong wall? The problem isn’t in […]
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Master Your Energy: Pave the Way to Success
Why Energy Leadership Matters Every client I work with undergoes an Energy Leadership Index (ELI) Assessment at the beginning and end of our coaching relationship. The ELI not only evaluates the current state of a client’s energy but also establishes a shared language for discussing mindset under various stressors, such as leadership challenges, performance pressure, […]
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3 Key Steps to Creating a Champion’s Mindset
Every outstanding attorney I work with (and believe me, they are all outstanding attorneys) is challenged by one basic thing: their mindset. That’s the value of a coach; I don’t get bogged down in the story my clients tell but, instead, am able to empower them to achieve their full potential by distilling the story […]
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Your $400,000 Minute: How to Own the True Value of Your Time
In a world where time is the one resource we can’t reclaim, understanding its true value is transformative. Imagine this: your time is worth $400,000 per minute. What would change in your life if you adopted this mindset? This perspective isn’t about wealth or material possessions; it’s about valuing every moment as an opportunity to […]
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Mastering the Art of Letting Go: How Law Firm Leaders Can Delegate Effectively
Delegation isn’t just a skill; it’s an art—and let’s face it, one of the hardest to master. As a lawyer and leader, it’s easy to convince yourself that you’re the only one who can do things the “right way.” But the reality is, clinging to every detail isn’t just exhausting—it’s holding you, your team, and […]
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Master Your Energy, Not Your Time: A New Path to Productivity and Satisfaction
Stop managing your time, start managing your energy. Sounds counterintuitive, right? Perhaps a bit woo woo? Trust me, this is a game-changer. We’ve all been fed the myth of time management. A billion-dollar industry thrives on the idea that if we could just manage our time, we’d be more productive, more successful. But let me […]
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Harness Energy Leadership and Transform Your Law Firm’s Management
Leadership isn’t a one-size-fits-all endeavor. It is no different for your law firm. As a managing partner or firm owner, you’re navigating through different challenges every day, and your leadership style needs to adapt. This is where the Energy Leadership framework comes in—helping you become a more effective, dynamic leader by aligning your leadership styles […]
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Mastery vs. Performance Orientation: The Key Mindset Shift for Lawyers Seeking Sustainable Success
In the high-stakes world of law, particularly for litigators, the mindset you bring to the table can be the difference between thriving in your career and burning out. The debate between performance and mastery orientation isn’t just for athletes—it’s crucial for legal professionals as well. In this post, I’ll explore the profound impact of these […]
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Behind The Coaching Curtain: My 4 Core Coaching Philosophies
Every coach has their core philosophy. For example, Nick Saban, who some consider the GOAT (greatest of all time) of college football coaches, had a core philosophy around “the process” and “being in the moment.” Bill Belichick, who won a slew of Super Bowl championships with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots (but never […]
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Key Performance Indicators for Your Law Firm: Numbers Do Not Lie.
“What is measured improves.” Peter Drucker. When I speak with lawyers the world over, I talk about creating vision-based, goal-driven, law practices. When my clients envision their law firms as what they actually are (a business) and who they are (lawyers and entrepreneurs), they almost naturally make a shift from simply doing the legal work […]
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Why Your Associate Attorneys Leave (and what to do about it).
In today’s hyper-competitive legal industry, associate attorneys are the backbone of any law firm, driving much of the day-to-day legal work and perhaps, client interaction. However, many firms face significant challenges in retaining their associates, leading to high turnover rates that can impact firm culture, client satisfaction, and ultimately, the bottom line. Understanding why associate […]
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Consistency Is Key: A Deep Dive To Reveal The Real Reason You Are Inconsistent.
If you’re being honest with yourself, you are inconsistent. Sure, you may perform at a high level occasionally, or even frequently, in one area of your life, but other than those instances, your performance, focus, and output are up-and-down. In other words, writ large, you are inconsistent and it’s absolutely destroying your ability to achieve […]
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Why I Pivoted From Lawyer and Law Firm Leader To Lawyer who Coaches Lawyers.
If you know anything about me (a big presumption on my part, to be certain), you know I transitioned out of the active practice of law to a full-time career of being a lawyer who coaches other lawyers in the areas of peak performance and leadership. Constantly am asked about the “why” of the transition, […]
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Want to Reach Your Full Potential? Stop Setting “Achievable” or “Attainable” Goals!
Setting achievable or attainable goals will set you on the path to mediocracy, nothing more and nothing less. You won’t evolve, excel, or feel the thrill of doing something above of your current skill set. Setting achievable or attainable goals is a recipe for average. If you’re reading this, I know you’re not average! No […]
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Mastering the Art of Delegation with a Lawyer’s Brain: From Pitfalls to Potential
In the intricate tapestry of legal practice, the constant push and pull between overwhelming caseloads and the quest for excellence often leaves attorneys grappling with a critical question: “To delegate or not to delegate?” And more importantly, “How?” From solo lawyers to managing partners at large law firms, delegation is not just a time-mastery […]
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Transforming Stress Into Success: Why Embracing ‘Yester-Me’ is the Ultimate Productivity Tool
The other day I was lamenting the day yester-me (the name I’ve decided to give the me of yesterday) had set up for me. Perhaps “lamenting” is too soft a word; I was cursing yester-me as only a Kormanik, raised in that house on Cleveland Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey could. You see, I’m […]
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Want to Lead More Effectively? Master 9 Essential Competencies to Transform from a Good Leader into an Elite Leader.
Effective leadership isn’t just about being the person in charge; it ain’t about the title or office you have. Instead, it’s about wielding authority in a way that motivates your team, meets challenges head-on, and consistently delivers results. In today’s complex law firm environment, a leader needs to be multi-faceted and proficient in various competencies. […]
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International Coaching Federation PCC badge JOHN R. KORMANIK OF KORMANIK COACHING EARNS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED COACH CREDENTIAL FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION BOISE, ID, June 19, 2023 – John R. Kormanik, Founder and Head Coach of John R. Kormanik Coaching, is proud to announce that he has earned the prestigious Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential […]
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Growth vs. Fixed: Unraveling The Two Fundamental Mindsets Inspired by Carol Dweck
My last blog post began what will be a series of posts which will discuss various aspects of how the mindset of a lawyer not only more important then their legal knowledge, but is, perhaps, the key to differentiating them from their competition and which will, ultimately, empower them to have the success they desire […]
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Understanding the Importance of Mindset for Peak Performance.
Achieving success, realizing our full potential, and striving for peak performance are concepts that resonate with us all. Often, we tie these achievements to observable factors: hard work, technical skills, experience, and a pinch of luck (although, if you know me, you know I don’t believe in luck). There’s another influential component we almost always […]
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The Psychology of Self-Talk: A Deeper Look into Our Inner Conversations
From our earliest years, we’re taught how to communicate with the world around us. But what about the dialogue we have with ourselves? The conversations you hold in the privacy of your own mind, self-talk, can be just as critical, if not more so, than any you might have with others. Understanding the Role of […]
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Don’t Allow A Scarcity Mindset To Drive Your Life And Practice (Into A Ditch).
A scarcity mindset creates your own private prison. As an outstanding lawyer, you are no stranger to the pressures and demands that come with the territory. The legal industry is highly competitive, with lawyers vying for clients, promotions, and recognition. Lawyers are trained from the first day of law school to risk averse. That training […]
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The Benefits of An Internal Locus of Control.
We all face challenges and obstacles in life. Some say that because the way lawyers think, we face more than others! Some people seem to overcome them with ease while others struggle to get through even the smallest of setbacks. One of the main reasons for this difference is their locus of control. Locus of […]
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Not Taking Vacation Because You Feel Guilty? You’re Damaging Your Law Practice!
Are you a lawyer who feels guilty taking vacation? Can you even imagine unplugging for a day, let alone a week or two? The billable hour requirement doesn’t go away when you do; I get it. Also, no one is going to take the work off of your desk while you’re away, amirite? Plus, you’ve […]
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Flow And The Billable Hour Lawyer
Yesterday, I held a LinkedIn Live event sharing why cultivating a law practice which incorporates the concept of working in a flow state makes imminent sense for any lawyer who has a billable hour requirement. Click here to be directed to the LinkedIn recording; read on for a brief summary of the event. The death […]
Read moreAre You Settling? What’s Measured Can Be Improved.
One of my 5 core beliefs is “there’s never a good reason to settle.” The thing is, unless and until we objectively evaluate ourselves, we may simply be unaware we are, in fact, settling in one area of our life or another. Peter Drucker, a management consultant, educator, and author believed what’s measured can be […]
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Forget New Year’s Resolutions…Reclaim Your Life!
As we approach the the turning of the year, many of us making resolutions to achieve big things in the new year. According to one study, approximately 80% of New Year’s resolutions are abandoned by January 19, aka “Quitter’s Day.” I am not writing today about tips or tricks to stick with resolutions or ways […]
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Think BIG: The hidden key to creating a meaningful, inspirational, vision.
As a human performance and leadership coach, I read, teach, and implement a visioning exercises for myself, my clients, and other lawyers. There is one common theme that arises again and again. The common denominator has me asking “why so small” when it comes to creating a vision. Before I get to that “thing,” let’s […]
Read moreExtreme Ownership
Today, I shot a short video about the concept of extreme ownership. Click here to watch the video. Here is a transcript: Let’s get real. Let’s start breaking the law. Today I want to talk with you about extreme ownership. What does that mean? Well, let me first start with what it doesn’t mean. A […]
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Get REAL: The Power of Cognitive Reframing to Your Ultimate Success.
“Look at the bright side.” “Look at the glass as half-full.” “Turn that frown upside down.” You may not have thought about it, but these phrases are a way of triggering the process of cognitive reframing. Cognitive reframing is a technique used to shift your mindset so you view a situation, person, or relationship from […]
Read moreThe 5 Lies Lawyers Have Bought Into: Lie Number 3 – You Must Be Available 24/7.
Cell phone. Text message. Email. Lions. Tigers. Bears. Oh my! I think Steve Jobs was a genius, but part of me absolutely despises him for being what I view of the enabler of the lie all lawyers are told: you have to be available 24/7. That thought is balderdash! It actually sets lawyers up for […]
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The 5 Lies Lawyers Have Bought Into: Lie Number 2 – If you’re not busy, your lazy.
Picture the hamster on its wheel or, for those with more refined taste, Sisyphus pushing his boulder up the hill. There’s a bill of goods we’re sold from the moment we enter law school, that is double-downed on when we practice law: If you’re not busy, you’re lazy. I’m here to tell you it’s a […]
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The 5 Lies Lawyers Have Bought Into: Lie No. 1 – You have to grind all of the time to be a successful lawyer.
When you take time during your work day to walk or simply zone out, do you feel guilty? When you shut it down at the end of your day do you worry someone will question your dedication? When you’re not head-down focused for days on end are you worried you won’t achieve your goals? All […]
Read moreAUTONOMY: OWNERSHIP ISN’T AUTOMATIC
I believe every human being has the absolute right to autonomy, to choose their own destiny. The thing is, autonomy isn’t self-executing. Put another way, ownership isn’t automatic. This belief came into stark relief for me in around 2010. If you’ve read my prior post about my belief in service, you know about my […]
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SERVICE: DOING FOR OTHERS IS HONORABLE; DOING FOR OTHERS AND YOURSELF IS NOBLE
I believe in service; in fact, service is my number one core value. Everyone believes doing for others is honorable; and it is. Doing for others is not the ultimate level of service. Doing for others and yourself is noble. I have served others all of my adult life. The first chapter of service was […]
Read morePOTENTIAL: HUMANITY IS HUNGRY FOR YOUR GREATNESS
I believe in the limitless potential of every human being. In fact, I think humanity is hungry for your greatness regardless of what the voice in your head may be telling you.. I was raised in a moderately religious Episcopalian family. Which is to say we attend church most Sundays, I was an altar boy, […]
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POWER: IT’S WEAKNESS TO ALLOW OTHERS TO DEFINE YOUR SUCCESS
I believe every person is endowed with immeasurable and limitless POWER. Because of this belief, it is weakness to allow others to define your success. I came to this belief over the course of my entire adult life. It began when I was leaving my childhood home at 271 Cleveland Avenue, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ (exit […]
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DIGNITY: THERE’S NEVER A GOOD REASON TO SETTLE
I believe every person is entitled to the DIGNITY of self-determination. After all, this trait is what makes us uniquely human. But with dignity, comes responsibility; the responsibility to never settle for almost good enough or having any area in your life rate a 5/10. There is never a good reason to settle. I came […]
Read moreMISSION: RECLAIM THE LAW AS A NOBLE PROFESSION
A significant portion of the legal profession appears to be burned out, depressed, and purposeless. The negative consequences range from the scourge of self-medicating with alcohol, prescription and street drugs, to disconnecting from families and communities, to sub-optimal work for clients. The problem gets worse the higher in an organization a lawyer goes. The result: […]
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Grounded in the World of Law Firm Leadership
My perspective is shaped by years of legal practice, firm ownership, and professional coaching. I understand the responsibility, identity, and pressure that come with leading a successful law firm.
