Profitable Can Still Be Too Expensive
What do Marie Kondo, Jurassic Park, and a law firm owner staring at a profitable lunch on the calendar have in common? It is not that Marie Kondo could have saved Jurassic Park with better labels. Although “raptor paddock” does feel like a category that should have received more attention. All three force the same […]
Working 80 Hours Is Not a Growth Strategy
A law firm growth strategy should not require an 80-hour week. If ordinary operations need emergency-level effort, the model is broken. What do Michael Jordan playing through the flu, John McClane crawling through the air vents in Die Hard, and a law firm owner answering a “quick question” at 11:47 p.m. have in common? It […]
The Invisible Work Running Your Firm
What do Leslie Knope, Elon Musk, and I have in common? It’s not our level of fame…it could be a love for waffles though. But really…we are all the same story in different costumes: when our systems can’t hold the work, we try to. Leslie Knope becomes the entire town’s emotional support animal. Elon falls […]
Your Calendar Is Lying to You. Here’s the Fix.
What do a Disney vacation itinerary, Indiana Jones’ map, and a law firm owner’s calendar have in common? It’s not that all three involve too much walking, questionable snack timing, and at least one person saying, “We can probably squeeze this in.” It’s that the map looks a lot cleaner than the actual adventure. On […]
Your Firm Is Stealing Your Attention. Here’s How to Take It Back.
What do Steve Jobs wearing the same outfit, The Mandalorian refusing to take off the helmet, and well your favorite Hawaiian shirt wearing lawyer coach have in common? We do all have strong feelings about wardrobe…and yes I do realize I just placed myself with one of the most successful CEOs in history and the […]
It’s just a few minutes he said…until he looked up and his whole life was gone…
What do Kevin Hart, Cat’s in the Cradle, and every law firm owner who “just has to pop into the office for 20 minutes” have in common? It’s not that all three of them have mastered the ancient art of being in two places at once (if you have, call me, I have questions). Instead, […]
The “Parental Leave” Playbook Your Firm Actually Needs
What do Serena Williams, Jim Halpert, and the Ostroffs when our son was born in 2018 have in common? It’s not that all three of them have ever tried to answer an email with one hand while holding a baby, a coffee, and their sanity…well maybe it is… But it’s really about preparing for maternity […]
Your Life, But Better: My Great Decade
What do Taylor Swift, Iron Man, and the random lawyer who swears they’ll “start working on the business…after this one last fire” have in common? It’s not that all three make great sourdough (although if you bake like Taylor Swift, I’d love to try it). It’s that they look at the big picture before making […]
How To Travel Without Your Law Firm Melting Down
What do Anthony Bourdain, Indiana Jones, and that one lawyer who tries to “work from the beach” have in common? It’s not that all three have mastered the art of typing emails while sweating through linen. Instead, it’s about traveling without your law firm turning into a dumpster fire the second you leave town. Bourdain […]
5 Ways to Mix Kids and Work Without Chaos
What do LeBron James, Bluey’s dad (Bandit), and the law firm owner whose kid just walked into a Zoom call wearing a Batman cape have in common? It’s not that all three have an assistant whose job is “please remove small humans from the conference room.” Instead, it’s about incorporating your kids into your work […]