Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

127: Building Your Growth Council to Grow Your Practice with Steve Riley


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Discover how creating your own personal board of advisors can help you make better decisions and grow your practice with confidence.

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley shares a transformative approach that reshaped both his career and mindset: The Growth Council Strategy.

Early in his career, Steve realized that not everyone in his life could help him navigate the complex problems he faced, either professionally or personally. He needed something more—a space where he could problem-solve quickly, gain perspective, and clear the mental clutter. So he created his own growth council, a mental framework inspired by Napoleon Hill’s Think and Grow Rich, designed to tap into the wisdom of trusted mentors, role models, and even historical figures.

Through personal stories and practical insights, Steve reveals how building a virtual board of advisors helped him silence his inner critics and focus on the voices of those who truly understood his challenges. This internal council became a tool for creativity, accountability, and strategic thinking—one he now teaches others to build for themselves.

You’ll also hear about a chance encounter Steve had with a group of female attorneys who wore bracelets engraved with “WWSRD”—What Would Steve Riley Do? That moment sparked the realization that you can draw inspiration from someone, even if they’re not physically present, and inspired him to formalize the concept of the growth council.

If you’re looking for a way to overcome self-sabotage, make better decisions, and stay grounded as you grow, this episode is your blueprint.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • The Growth Council Strategy for cultivating a thriving law practice

  • Overcoming mental chaos and negative self-talk to enhance creativity and adopt a growth-oriented mindset

  • Managing an inner planning committee and the influence of internal voices like the doubter and the perfectionist

  • Building a virtual board of advisors inspired by Napoleon Hill’s “Think and Grow Rich”

  • Utilizing reflective thinking and metacognition for creative problem-solving

  • Steps and exercises to create and leverage a personal growth council

  • Taking action to achieve significant personal and professional growth

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Supporting Resources:

  • Steve Riley: atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-riley

  • Download: Growth Council Strategy atticusadvantage.com/worksheets/growth-council-strategy 

  • Law Firm Coaching: atticusadvantage.com/coaching

  • Contact us free Practice Growth Diagnostic: atticusadvantage.com/practice-growth-diagnostic

  • Mark Powers: atticusadvantage.com/team/mark-powers

  • Patti Paz: atticusadvantage.com/team/patti-paz

  • Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century by Napoleon Hill: www.amazon.com/Think-Grow-Rich-Landmark-Bestseller/dp/1585424331

If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at [email protected].

Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

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