The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 366. How to Transform Your Business with Military Precision and Strategy with John Berry
What if your greatest leadership challenge isn’t your team — it’s you?
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, decorated U.S. Army veteran and CEO of Berry Law, John Berry returns to share the tough lessons, tactical systems, and mindset shifts that have shaped his evolution as a leader. From military missions to managing a fast-growing law firm, John opens up about what it really takes to earn trust, retain A-players, and lead with conviction — even when the pressure is on.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
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Why discipline, restraint, and reflection are essential to long-term leadership
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How to recruit and retain top talent by scaling culture from the inside out
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What it takes to become the kind of leader people choose to follow
If you’re ready to look in the mirror and lead at a higher level, this episode will show you how real change starts from within.
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Show Notes:
00:00 – Introduction: From Combat to Courtroom
02:18 – Why Most Leaders Get Leadership Wrong
05:42 – The Hard Lessons of Hiring and Building the Right Culture
10:04 – Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from the Battlefield
17:09 – The Cost of Conflict Avoidance and the Power of Feedback
26:43 – Operation Spear Tip: Scalable Hiring Through Referrals
33:06 – When to Coach, Confront, or Cut Loose
42:18 – Simplifying Practice Areas to Scale with Focus
56:03 – Final Thoughts: Change Yourself to Change the Game
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Links & Resources:
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
The Dichotomy of Leadership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin
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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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