Welcome to episode 262 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Russell Adler, founder of Lawyer Better Consulting and host of theInteresting Lawyers Podcast.    Russell S. Adler is a Mindset and Performance Coach for Lawyers and an Independent Consultant with a rich background in law and personal development. From 1986 to 2013, he served as a Civil Trial Lawyer, successfully trying over 200 jury trials to verdict in personal injury and various other cases. For the past decade, Russ has dedicated his career to coaching lawyers, helping them transform their mindset and achieve their highest potential. Russ has a proven history of guiding lawyers to excel, and he recently introduced the Mindset Upgrade Training for Lawyers. This innovative course helps attorneys overcome challenges, cultivate a growth mindset, and enhance their thinking and behavior through Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). As a powerful tool for communication and persuasion, NLP equips lawyers with skills essential for professional success. What you’ll learn about in this episode:   1. Why Building the Right Mindset Drives Law Firm Success

• A growth-oriented mindset fosters personal and professional transformation, directly impacting firm outcomes.
• Russell emphasizes the importance of addressing mindset issues early to prevent negative habits from becoming permanent.

2. How Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Enhances Lawyer Communication

• NLP improves lawyers’ ability to connect with clients, judges, and juries on a deeper, more effective level.
• It equips lawyers with tools to influence behavior and build trust, critical for success in trials and client relationships.

3. Why Motivating Younger Lawyers Fuels Firm Growth

• Younger lawyers often struggle with soft skills due to the post-COVID shift to remote work.
• Russell shares strategies to bridge generational gaps and foster motivation, including cultivating a growth mindset and addressing entitlement.

4. How Addressing Emotional Baggage Elevates Professionalism

• Personal struggles often hinder likability and performance in the workplace.
• Russell’s mindset upgrade course helps lawyers overcome negative traits like arrogance and blame-shifting, enabling collaboration and growth.

5. Why Investing in Professional Development Strengthens Firm Infrastructure

• Neglecting lawyer training and firm processes can result in stagnation and missed opportunities.
• Russell advocates for continuous investment in professional growth, starting with onboarding and early career development.

  Resources: https://learning.lawyerbetter.com/courses/mindset-upgrade-training-for-lawyers https://www.facebook.com/LawyerBetterdotcom https://x.com/RussellAdler https://www.linkedin.com/in/russelladler/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNsLAZpdtSZqeTlquO2otUA https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interesting-lawyers/id1723076719 Additional Resources:  https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind