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:

Why the survival mindset that once protected you can now hold you back

How to stop being disappointed in your team by setting clear expectations

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:

Opal App

WHOOP App

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

John Maxwell

Jesse Cole – Savannah Bananas

Jerry Seinfeld’s Productivity Strategy

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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