John R. Kormanik
MISSION: RECLAIM THE LAW AS A NOBLE PROFESSION
MISSION: RECLAIM THE LAW AS A NOBLE PROFESSION

Law Firm Management

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From Solo to CEO: 4 Things This Law Firm Owner Did To Scale His Firm

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From Solo to CEO: 4 Things This Law Firm Owner Did To Scale His Firm

When “Bob” and I first teamed up, he was stuck in a cycle so many law former solos find themselves in—buried in casework, making all the key decisions, and unable to step back without things grinding to a halt. He knew he needed a stronger team, but hiring felt risky. What if he picked the wrong person? What if delegation led to mistakes? As a law firm owner, Bob understood reputation is everything.

Here are the steps “Bob” took to get out of the solo-practitioner bottleneck to setting the vision, creating the right culture, and building a team that could operate at a high level…

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Leading with Energy, Empathy, and Authority: How to Balance Connection and Command in Leadership

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Leading 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 explore the dynamics of energy leadership, how to find the right balance between empathy and authority, and practical strategies to implement this approach in your leadership style. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework to create a high-performing, engaged team that thrives under your leadership.

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Master Your Energy: Pave the Way to Success

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Master Your Energy: Pave the Way to Success

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, and workload management. 

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Your $400,000 Minute: How to Own the True Value of Your Time

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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 lead, strategize, and create impact.

Let’s explore why you are served by shifting from a rate-based mindset to a value-based approach to time. For professionals like lawyers, whose days are often consumed by the grind broken down into 6-minute increments, this change is essential for success and fulfillment.

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Key Performance Indicators for Your Law Firm: Numbers Do Not Lie.

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“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 to being outstanding attorneys who are strategic business thinkers. They move from the trenches to the “c-suite” of their law firm. Whether they are a true solo or the managing partner of a robust mid-sized law firm, my clients come to understand the importance of what are known in the business world as “key performance indicators” or “KPIs.” When they create a KPI dashboard, they are able, at a moment’s notice (such as at the start of one of our 1:1 coaching sessions) determine the health and trajectory of their firm.