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The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

349. AMMA. The Leadership Shift: Building a Firm That Doesn’t Depend on You

Mar 27, 2025
29:12

Are you struggling to let go of day-to-day tasks, even though you know it could propel your firm to new heights?


In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill breaks down the essential moves every attorney must make to go from operator to leader — and why your firm’s growth depends on it. You’ll uncover the exact strategies to get out of the weeds, elevate your brand, and drive insane levels of trust, performance, and profitability.


Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • The importance of identifying and delegating tasks outside your unique skill set to focus on high-impact activities that drive your firm's scalability
  • How to leverage your personal brand to cultivate a firm-wide standard of excellence, ensuring clients' trust beyond your direct involvement
  • Strategies for stepping back from individual case management to embrace a leadership role that helps elevate your law firm and build a robust practice


Whether you’re a solo practitioner or running a fast-growing team, this episode delivers real talk and real strategy to help you define success on your terms — and build the law firm of the future.


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00:00 – Introduction

02:24 – Letting Go: Why Control Limits Growth

06:42 – When Is the Right Time to Step Back?

13:05 – Transitioning from Personal Brand to Firm Brand

18:53 – Building a Reputation Beyond Yourself

23:50 – Shifting Responsibilities: Highest & Best Use of Time

28:36 – Playing to Your Strengths (and Hiring to Cover the Rest)

34:22 – The Value of Operational Leadership: Hiring Your Game Changer

40:11 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways


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Links & Resources:


John Morgan

University of Alabama

JP Morgan Chase

Charles Schwab

Disney World


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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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