Life & Law Podcast - Lawyer Podcast For Balanced Success

Brian Beckcom, a lawyer and podcast host, shares his insights on the essential qualities of effective leadership, particularly in high-pressure environments. He emphasizes the importance of trust and autonomy over micromanagement, advocating for a balance of self-awareness and accountability. Beckcom discusses the impact of remote work on productivity and the evolving perspectives on work-life balance in law. He also offers practical advice on communication strategies that foster team empowerment and acceptance of individual approaches to tasks.

The transition from associate to business-builder can be challenging and often lacks formal guidance. Key insights include embracing a mindset shift and identifying lucrative niches for law practice. Networking plays a pivotal role in this journey, as does developing lasting relationships within the legal community. The podcast delves into strategies that can ease this transition, making it less daunting and more rewarding. Tune in for practical steps to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of law.

There's a myth I want to dispel about changing your mindset (or a habit). Most people seem to think that a relapse means total failure (or that something is wrong with you). But that's not true (because it's not how the brain works). Learn why a relapse is a sign of growth (not failure) and how to approach your next mindset or habit relapse - without panicking or beating yourself up over it. The post Episode #191: Changing Your Mindset: A Truth Bomb (You Need To Know) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

LinkedIn is now roughly on par with law firm websites/website bios for vetting law firms and attorneys, which is why private practice lawyers should have a presence on LinkedIn. But what should you do when you're just getting started on LinkedIn? Listen in to discover why your LinkedIn Profile is the starting point - and how to maximize your profile so that it works to your benefit. The post #190: Getting Started On LinkedIn (An Effective Profile) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

You're a law firm partner struggling to grow your business. How well are you leveraging your internal law firm network? If you're like most attorneys, the answer is likely "not well at all". Today, we cover how to network internally to grow your business (hint: there's more than one way) and why internal networking is a seriously underused growth strategy. The post #189: Underused Growth Strategy for Law Firm Lawyers appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

Join me and guest Lora Cheadle for a deep-dive discussion into what's behind the legal profession's burnout problem (and what we often miss). Hint: there's more to it than the billable hour, long hours, and even firm culture. The post #188: Deep-Dive Into What’s Really Causing The Legal Profession’s Burnout Problem appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

You've lost everything (thanks to the worst flooding or fire ever seen in your area). You unexpectedly lose someone close to you. You're diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. When something devastating like this happens... What can you do? Listen to discover a proven 5-step process for dealing with adversity. Life hardships happen. You cannot escape them. But that doesn't mean you're destined to stay stuck within them (and you have a choice as to whether or not you do). The post #187: Dealing With Adversity (What To Do When Hard Times Hit) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

Your calendar is so full it looks like an ugly patchwork quilt of overlapping green, orange, blue, red and grey. Jumping from one emergency to another, you always feel rushed. You'd like to slow down, but how? Today, you'll learn: ==> What slowing down really means. ==> The big benefits of slowing down (such as improved sleep, creativity and productivity). ==> How to slow down, starting now (by focusing on just 3 simple things). The post #186: How To Slow Down (& Why Every Lawyer Needs To Slow Down) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

What should lawyers talk about on LinkedIn? Legal and relevant business topics only? Is there a time and place to share more personal things (and how do you do that while keeping things professional)? What about topics that might not be popular? Join me and fellow business coach Jamie Sternberg for a lively discussion on what to talk about (and what you might want to stay away from) on LinkedIn. The post #185: Should Lawyers Stick To Legal & Business Topics On LinkedIn? appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.

I've had impostor syndrome since I was a teenager (meaning: well over 35 years). And although I used to struggle with it mightily, I'm now ok with it even though I sometimes STILL feel like an impostor. Which is what we get into today: how to turn impostor syndrome on its head and embrace it for your benefit. The post #184: Lawyer Impostor Syndrome (Need Not Be A Negative) appeared first on Life & Law Podcast.