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381. AMMA — The Hardest Mindset Shift for Law Firm Owners to Make
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Episode 381. AMMA — The Hardest Mindset Shift for Law Firm Owners to Make
What got you here might not get you where you want to go. And for many law firm owners, that realization is difficult to accept.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill explores why the survival mentality that helps firm owners get off the ground often becomes a liability as they grow. From micromanaging teams to avoiding calculated risks, this episode reveals what it really takes to move from operator to strategic leader.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
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Why the survival mindset that once protected you can now hold you back
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How to stop being disappointed in your team by setting clear expectations
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What it takes to stop reacting tactically and start thinking like a visionary
Start thinking like a visionary so you can lead your firm to the next level.
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Show Notes:
00:00 – Intro
02:12 – Kicking off with screen time, digital addictions, and phone habits
05:50 – How to stay focused with tools like Opal and scheduled restrictions
07:43 – A law firm owner shares frustration with team disappointment
08:25 – Why unspoken expectations are the root of resentment
10:00 – How to shift accountability back to yourself as the leader
13:11 – Strategic thinking versus tactical reacting
17:44 – Shifting from survival mode to playing with house money
23:38 – Wrapping up with a mindset check and final thoughts
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Links & Resources:
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Opal App
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WHOOP App
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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John Maxwell
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Jesse Cole – Savannah Bananas
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Jerry Seinfeld’s Productivity Strategy
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Robert Greene
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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.
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If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like:
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138. Anthony Johnson — Industry Disruption is the Key to Survival
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375. AMMA — Stop Being The Bottleneck: Lead Your Firm Without Being Needed
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317. AMMA — Crushing Mediocrity: The Art of Setting and Meeting Higher Expectations
Links in the notes 11
- https://www.opal.so
- https://www.whoop.com
- https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html
- https://www.johnmaxwell.com
- https://findyouryellowtux.com/about/
- https://lifehacker.com/jerry-seinfelds-productivity-secret-281626
- https://powerseductionandwar.com
- https://www.youtube.com/@CrispGrowth
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/138-anthony-johnson-industry-disruption-is-the-key-to/id1504592760?i=1000589996190
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/375-amma-stop-being-the-bottleneck-lead-your-firm/id1504592760?i=1000714602013
- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/317-amma-crushing-mediocrity-the-art-of-setting/id1504592760?i=1000677726213
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