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The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill322. AMMA — Health, Hustle, and High Performance: Michael Mogill’s Fitness JourneyHow can prioritizing your health become the cornerstone of not only your personal well-being but also the success of your business?In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill explores the harmonious balance between personal health and business leadership. Here’s what you’ll take away:
The importance of reflecting on past experiences to learn and grow, equipping you with resilience to navigate an unpredictable future.
How prioritizing health can enhance your decision-making and energy levels, ultimately contributing to the sustainable growth of your law firm.
Strategies for setting and achieving healt...
2024-12-1227 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill240. Jessica Mogill — Why Hiring A-Players is ImportantCrisp’s Head of Coaching Strategy and operational mastermind Jessica Mogill has trained over 1,000 practices nationwide, providing them with the skills and tools to build world-class organizations by hiring exceptional team members.In this special-edition episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Jessica and Michael Mogill discuss:
Why compromising on talent is a recipe for disaster
The undeniable value of A-players and why they're worth the wait
How to cultivate a firm culture that attracts and retains top-tier talent
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2024-02-2218 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill123. Game Changing Authors: Growth Lessons from Best-Selling WritersIn this episode, we look back at some of the incredible authors who are changing the game in human understanding. Joey Coleman explains how client experience directly affects the bottom line. When the only way out is through, Ryan Holiday offers sage wisdom on perseverance and resilience. Winning is hard, and Tim Grover reveals the true costs of glory. Caring personally and challenging directly is a false dichotomy that Kim Scott reasons, once overcome, can lead to a stronger workplace.24/7, 365Your firm — regardless of size — faces monumental competition. Not from other attorneys or mu...
2022-08-301h 01
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill121. Ben Crump — Speaking Truth to Power: The Fight for Social Justice in America"Black, white, brown — it doesn't matter. You show up for what's right. Even when it's controversial or unpopular. Even when it's dangerous. Speak truth to power.” - Ben Crump
How is Ben Crump working to fix a broken criminal justice system?
Does bringing awareness and attention to a problem exacerbate the very issue he is trying to solve?
How does he remain optimistic when one in five black men is convicted?
In the face of death threats, how does he press on with such important work?
What can attorneys who wish to drive real change do, beyond posting on s...
2022-08-1634 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill117. Elise Buie — Running a Virtual Firm with Engagement and Accountability"I want people who are thrilled to be here and happy to do the work. I have no interest in hostages. We're going to stop on the moon here. You can exit or you can strap in." - Elise Buie
How did Elise Buie build a rocket ship firm of the future?
After working for a federal judge and ultimately a litigation firm, why did Elise decide to temporarily retire and homeschool her children?
When Elise un-retired, why did she set up a remote-first family law practice?
Why are an overwhelming number of women initiating divorce?
How does...
2022-07-1949 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill116. Steven Kotler — Harnessing Neuroscience for Peak Performance"Peak performance is not about how things feel. It's about what you do despite the feelings.” - Steven Kotler
What does it take to accomplish the impossible?
How can we make our biology — even the disadvantages — work for us?
What four stages allow us to win in any situation?
Why is fear a directional arrow for peak performers?
When putting in the work, how important is it to enjoy the process over the outcome?
After years of research, what habits have Steven adopted and cast aside?
Why is Steven so optimistic?
Neuros...
2022-07-1237 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill115. Growth Masters: LIVE From the #1 Law Firm Growth Conference on EarthThey are the leaders and industry changers on a warpath to greatness. When a conflict runs hot, they cool it down. They refocus attention, engage emotional resistance, and set aside ego. Time and again, they tap back into motivation to double down and work harder. They encourage teams to recalibrate and aim higher. These are the game changers. For years, Crisp has brought together world-renowned thought leaders to create transformational experiences for the best in the game. Today, we look back at the highest-rated live sessions of conferences past — giving you premier access to the indu...
2022-07-051h 23
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill114. Nick Rowley — Relentless Drive & Brutal Honesty"It's in your cells. It's in your DNA. It's a burning, vibrating chord that never stops. It sees injustice and needs to go out and make things right. The righteous fight. That's what the best trial lawyers have in common.” - Nick Rowley
What fuels one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the world?
Why are his losses the biggest learning experiences?
How did he develop an ethos of extreme responsibility?
What do the best trial lawyers have in common?
What habits keep him sharp in trial and life?
How is he using Ketamine assisted therapy to wor...
2022-06-2852 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill113. Kevin O’Leary — The Entrepreneurial Journey: Inside the Mind of Mr. Wonderful"The whole idea of being an entrepreneur is to get to a place in your life where you do not have to pick up the phone when it rings. Only you have control over your destiny.” - Kevin O'Leary
What hard lessons and life philosophies shaped Kevin O'Leary into the man he is today?
What common denominator allows women to excel in business?
What happens the day after selling a business for $4 billion?
How did an emotionally charged interview with a reporter lead to Kevin's first role on Dragons’ Den?
When considering a new investment, what does...
2022-06-2152 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill112. Mid-Season Mashup: Shatter the Status QuoThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast is for leaders ready to level up. For the passionate and engaged. The peak performer. Tenacious fighter. Creative connector. Industry disruptor. Game changer. For you. Today we look back at some of the most inspiring and insightful conversations this year — so far. We showcase leaders with long-term vision, the courage to stand their ground, and prevail in the face of extreme adversity. We hear from best-selling authors, an Emmy-award-winning director, and a top-performing attorney. Learn from their stories. No ExcusesLeadership — and the pre...
2022-06-141h 12
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill111. Psychology of PerformancePerformance is more than fierce determination. On the road to success, psychology underpins — and shapes — every personal choice. Habits, biases, social norms, the people we spend time with, and even the quality of goals we set determine how far we can go. These invisible barriers litter the road to our next achievement. Identification helps to clear the path, avoid pitfalls, and come out victorious. We’ve spoken with world-renowned researchers to bring you science-backed advice on how to be a better leader and achieve any goal.
Professor Dr. Katy Milkman explores the best times for maki...
2022-06-071h 02
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill110. Leading Ladies: Four Leaders in BusinessStarting your own company is hard no matter who you are — but in the predominantly male-dominated business world, being a woman and starting your own company is an entirely different ballgame. Thankfully, millions of women all over the world are making their mark and pioneering with some game changing organizations.In this special episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, we’re bringing together four leading ladies who have created some incredible enterprises of their own:
Sherry Stewart Deutschmann: serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Lunch With Lucy: Maximize Your Profits By Investing In Y...
2022-05-311h 00
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill107. Randi McGinn — Authenticity is the Advantage"He or she who tells the best story wins. That's how it works. That's the secret to winning cases.” - Randi McGinn
What is it about Randi McGinn that has led to a 95% success rate?
What went through Randi's head when she gave birth the day before taking the three-day bar exam?
Of the dozen women who graduated law school with Randi, why are so few left practicing law?
What makes Randi such an incredible lawyer?
How does Randi shake off a loss?
What can be done to break down the authenticity barrier for women attorneys?
2022-05-1046 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill106. David Craig — Impactful Legacy: Building a Firm that Stands the Test of Time"I'd rather lose in a courtroom than a conference room." - David Craig
After being told he'd never make it to college — let alone law school — how did David prove the naysayers wrong?
Saying “yes” to trucking meant saying no to other cases. Was there any apprehension to going all-in on trucking?
What goes into making a great truck wreck trial lawyer?
Why did David write the book Semitruck Wreck?
Why is sharing information so important to David?
What is it like for David to work with his children?
Strength of CharacterThe brav...
2022-05-0342 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill105. Jason Hehir — Leading and Documenting Winning Teams"No one comes out of college just knowing how to navigate your chosen profession. It takes time. If I did ‘Last Dance’ two years ago it would have been terrible. Learn your trade, sometimes by mistake. There are no shortcuts. Find your voice, no matter what field you're in." - Jason Hehir
How did Jason go from humble beginnings to interviewing Michael Jordan?
How does a fear of failure motivate Jason?
What common traits does he look for when assembling a team?
Why did Jason take an unexpected storyline when creating the documentary "Andre the Giant"?
Jason directed “Countdo...
2022-04-2653 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill104. Dorie Clark — The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World"Proper scoping about our timing and our expectations by learning from previous examples is one of the best things that we can do to ensure that we're more likely to succeed at the business elements of the law. ” - Dorie Clark
What was Dorie Clark's journey to becoming a prolific author?
What obstacles complicate long-term strategic thinking?
What are the real emotional and cultural reasons behind “busy” obsession?
What is “white space” and why is it necessary for strategic thinking?
How can those with limited discretion of time create more “white space” in their lives?
Why should we optimize for m...
2022-04-1943 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill103. Rodney Scott — Humility & Focus: The Antidote to Complacency"I get nervous every time. It's that passion to want to deliver the best you can and make a memorable experience. You don't want to take your foot off the gas." - Rodney Scott
What makes Rodney Scott Whole Hog Barbecue unique?
What is the line between a fun hobby and true passion?
What challenges did Rodney face on his path to receiving a James Beard Award?
What went through Rodney's head when a fire broke out while recording a Netflix episode of Chef's Table?
Why does Rodney see McDonald’s as competition?
What did Rodney have to gi...
2022-04-1243 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill102. Laura Wasser — The Evolution of Dissolution"In divorce, we are dealing with the most raw emotions regarding a significant other and children. It’s scary. And in such a confusing and emotional time, they need someone who will tell it to them straight.” - Laura Wasser
What is the most common reason that marriages end in divorce?
What was it like having “America’s most feared divorce lawyer” for a father?
How do Laura and her staff set boundaries with high profile clients?
Why did Laura start the online divorce platform It’s Over Easy?
What should someone with wealth who is unhappy in their marria...
2022-04-0546 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill101. Dr. Ayelet Fishbach — Get It Done: Surprising Lessons From the Science of Motivation“Self-control is a form of juggling multiple, opposing goals. If the first goal opposes the other, the second goal is what we call temptation. When people are aware that they have the temptation they are better prepared mentally (and often physically) to resist.” - Dr. Ayelet Fishbach
What makes a goal attainable?
When does progressing toward a goal make it harder to complete?
What elements go into a successful behavior change?
How can negative feedback be reframed for progress?
How can we overcome our own mental barriers to achieve our goals?
The Art of Goal SettingKn...
2022-03-2947 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill100. Game Changing Stories: 100th Episode SpectacularTruly great attorneys know who they are. They’re willing to give every ounce. They challenge the status quo. They push beyond limits. They move forward through fear.This podcast is for every entrepreneur committed to moving the legal industry forward. Over the past 99 episodes, we have had the honor to hear insights from thought leaders, industry titans, and game changing attorneys.In this special 100th episode spectacular, we share invaluable wisdom from nine powerhouses. Hear unreleased outtakes. Learn what goes into making this weekly podcast run. Hear what it means to be a game ch...
2022-03-221h 29
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill99. Ryan Hendrickson — Tip of the Spear: The Incredible Story of an Injured Green Beret’s Return to Battle"Anyone can pull a trigger. It is very easy to kill somebody. But there is a domain of war that needs to have an unconventional aspect to it. Green Berets thrive when dropped behind enemy lines, in hostile areas, and have to think through the implications of taking the shot... Are we creating a village of potential terrorists? Or can we talk to the village leader? It is riskier. But maybe we can use respect, humor, and rapport. Maybe we can do this instead of pulling the trigger.” - Ryan Hendrickson
Why inspired Ryan to write “Tip of the...
2022-03-151h 45
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill98. Andre Norman — From Prison Boss to Harvard an Incredible Story of Redemption"On November 15th, 1999, I walked out of prison with a GED and a goal. I realized being 15 was tough, no matter where you came from. So my philosophy became: if you call me, I'll show up. Let me show you how to heal yourself internally and deal with your trauma so you can have a great life. And I’ve been showing up for 22 years.” - Andre NormanIn this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Andre Norman walks Michael Mogill through the roots of his past trauma and how it led him down a violent path...
2022-03-081h 22
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill97. Liz Wiseman — Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger, and Multiply Your Impact"If you've got problems in your organization, almost always, you've created them. You get the employees you deserve, and you get the culture you deserve.” - Liz Wiseman
What is a high-impact player?
What sets these peak performers apart?
How can organizations adopt the mindsets and behaviors of high-impact players?
How can law firms cultivate an agile and fluid team of leaders?
Should leaders do dry-runs of problems in preparation for actual disaster?
How can law firms recruit dream teams of high-impact players?
Challenge a Team and Watch Them GrowPeople are hard-wired for contribution. An...
2022-03-0153 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill96. Strategies Over Tactics: Insights from Renowned Marketing ExpertsGame changing marketers are connectors at heart. They cast aside the hunt for the lowest cost-per-click and ROI in exchange for genuine relationships. They make an individual feel seen and understood while talking to thousands at once.Just as trial attorneys invest in pre-trial to maximize the value of the case, elite marketing campaigns are treated as an asset — invested generously. It is in the spirit of wise investments that we bring you some of the best marketing insights that challenge convention and spearhead innovation.Speed and ConsistencyImperfect consistency will win every ti...
2022-02-2254 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill95. The Mindsets of Champions: Best of Elite AthletesIt’s easy to think of elite athletes as physical outliers, genetic anomalies who are destined for success. But of course, just because you have the tools doesn’t mean you can put it all together.The greatest athletes in any sport aren’t the most physically gifted; they’re the ones who transcended their physical limitations and became something more. Training, mental fortitude, problem solving, poise under pressure — athletes have myriad skills that have been forged in the crucible of competition. And these skills don’t just apply to sports. They’re transferable to the courtroom and the law of...
2022-02-1559 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill93. Brian Cuban — The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow, and Redemption"We know from the Betty Ford Hazelton study that lawyers suffer from alcohol use disorder at a rate almost twice the general public. We know if you're a millennial lawyer, it’s over a third with alcohol use disorder. We are a profession in crisis from that standpoint in terms of mental health. And it's hard to be a game-changing lawyer and it's hard to lead when we're not taking care of our own mental health struggles.” - Brian Cuban
What led to Brian Cuban’s struggle with eating disorders and addiction?
What caused Brian to eventually seek help?
...
2022-02-011h 08
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill92. Michael Mogill — A Constant Work in Progress"You gotta be persistent and relentless. I don't know that there's anybody in this world that things are just going to be given to. People aren't going to go out of their way to help you and make your life easy. You're going to have to take agency over yourself and over your own decisions and say, ‘I'm going to help make this happen.’” - Michael Mogill
How did Michael go from being broke to founding and growing a $40 million business?
What qualities make a great leader?
How do you make effective decisions on big issues?
Where does Michae...
2022-01-2557 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill91. Dan Gerl — Do It Your Way: Explosive Growth Through Creative Innovation“I'm happy I get to do it my own way. I get to have fun with it. I'd hear other attorneys in the community say, ‘that's so tacky’ and ‘it's unethical.’ But I'm like, ‘Good,’ you know? Don't you want to have fun? Wouldn't you like to do it your way, if you could do it your way and you could succeed?” - Dan Gerl
Why did Dan transition from graphic designer, to prosecutor, to CEO of a criminal defense firm?
How did Dan’s life change when his 4-month-old, Jack, had a heart attack?
How did telling Jack’s story of re...
2022-01-1844 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill89. Season 2 Finale: Part 2There won't always be a set path to your destination — especially if you're going where no one's gone before. If there was one thread that connected the game changers we talked to this season, it's that they forge their own paths. To push themselves, these leaders build challenges that seem impossible, things no one would ever dream of doing. Then they create strategies and teams to conquer those challenges, one step at a time.We also talked to some fascinating psychologists, who opened our eyes on the science behind human behavior: how ideas spread, how our actions ar...
2021-12-212h 12
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill88. Season 2 Finale: Part 1Game changers see the world differently. They question convention. They break from the norm. They challenge the status quo.They know that in order to not just succeed but excel, simply doing "the done thing" isn't enough. And no matter where their passions lie, this mindset remains a constant alongside their drive to innovate.Over the course of Season 2, we've spoken with modern revolutionaries in all fields. From philosophers to entrepreneurs, lawyers to hoteliers, we've discussed the strategies they've employed to transform their industries and earn them the accolade of game changer.In...
2021-12-141h 53
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill87. Pat Flynn — Superfans: How to Stand Out, Grow Your Tribe, and Build a Successful Business"More than just like the product, it's the feeling. I know in my brand, I try to make people feel like a lot of this stuff is not as overwhelming as it may seem. So they might go elsewhere and go, ‘Wow, Pat, you've been able to deconstruct this in a way that allows me to actually be able to start a podcast or to be able to start a business in a way that I never thought was possible for me.’" - Pat Flynn
What inspired Pat Flynn to become an entrepreneur?
Why should you identify your entr...
2021-12-0753 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill86. Roland Frasier — The Secret to Scale: How to Grow Your Business"It's short-term versus long-term. If you're in it for the money, you're going to make short-term financial decisions that will ultimately cause the business to suffer in the longer term" - Roland Frasier
What gives a business potential for success?
How will the legal industry change with outside money coming in?
What do “seller finance” and “earn out” mean?
How can leaders keep up with market trends?
Why is it important to focus on long-term goals?
Life of a SalesmanFrom magic shows and lemonade stands to multi-million dollar business deals, serial entrepreneur Roland Frasier has been...
2021-11-3053 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill84. Legal Power Players: LIVE from the Game Changers Summit 3"You have to engage and connect with your clients, because at the end of the day it's that experience they have. You can get them a fantastic settlement verdict. You can do that for them, but they're going to remember how you treated them during that process." - Roopal Luhana
Why is the digital age so apparent in the practice of law?
What are the best ways to approach engaging with your clients?
Why is it important to differentiate yourself from the competition?
How significant is credibility?
How is the legal industry changing?
A Strong Core: Our...
2021-11-1642 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill83. Dr. Jay Van Bavel — The Power of Us: Harnessing Shared Identities"Our identities and the way we're filtering the world visually make it hard for us to have this notion of objective evidence. Objective evidence can help when it's really ambiguous, but when it's ambiguous, that's when identities and the way we filter the world matter a great deal." - Dr. Jay Van Bavel
Why do people identify with certain groups?
How are Jay and his team providing people with the tools to navigate the social world?
What are the key components to understanding identity?
Why are people social chameleons?
Toolkit: Defining Social SkillsAs an...
2021-11-0947 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill82. Dr. Vanessa Bohns — You Have More Influence Than You Think"Research has shown that power can cause a lot of negative things, but it can also cause a lot of positive things. The sort of common denominator that power does is it makes people more likely to act in situations, especially situations of ambiguity. People who are in higher positions of power are more likely to actually act." - Dr. Vanessa Bohns
How can you accurately assess the influence you have?
How do leaders approach power differently?
Why are people more inclined to agree than disagree?
Why do the people around you impact your decisions more than facts?
2021-11-0254 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill80. Henry Cloud — Authentic & Transcendental Leadership"If you want to know if you're a leader or not, turn around and see if anybody's behind you." - Henry Cloud
What makes a good leader?
How important are boundaries in a professional environment?
Why do people struggle approaching difficult conversations?
How significant is strategy when building a team?
What are the key components of emotional intelligence?
Foundations: A Long Road to the TopHenry Cloud's passion for the human mind sprung from an early age, and he believes that "humans are glued together by character."As an expert in leadership, Henry...
2021-10-1950 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill77. Best of Season 2: Q3Being a game changing attorney is about more than just what you do in the courtroom. True game changers understand what it takes to push the boundaries of what's possible — whether that's in business, sport, law, or any other field.That’s why we present to you conversations with innovators across the spectrum. Topics to broaden your horizons and deepen your perspective. To shake things up, you need to look outside the legal profession.This quarter we’ve talked to motivational speakers, endurance athletes, best-selling authors, and of course, Hall of Fame attorneys. They each bring...
2021-09-281h 36
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill75. Colin O'Brady — The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice – Crossing Antarctica Alone"We all have reservoirs of untapped potential to achieve extraordinary things, particularly when we can shift our mindset towards the positive and choose how to react in tough situations." - Colin O'Brady
Why should we celebrate all successes (even those of our competitors)?
How do you turn big dreams into reality?
Why can't we experience the highs in life without first going through the hardships?
How does Colin break through his walls?
Unconventional BeginningsBorn into a hippie commune, Colin O'Brady didn't have the most conventional of starts in life. However, Colin's family didn't stay...
2021-09-1456 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill74. Paul Faust — No Zero Days"The right thing to do is always the right thing. The people who do that — there's a reason those are the successful guys." - Paul Faust
How do you network best at conferences?
Why does Paul think voice communication is never going away?
What is a “no zero” day?
How can being a part of your community distinguish your practice?
How did Paul end up playing a character on “The Office”?
Connection is KeyPaul Faust is the king of custom phone numbers, but he's not just that. He’s a catalyst in the legal industry, co...
2021-09-071h 05
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill73. James Lawrence — Iron Cowboy: 101 Ironmans in 101 Days"It's so easy and quantifiable. You eliminate any type of excuse or entitlement, and you show up and do the work. That's seriously as simple as it can get. Everybody needs to stand up, look themselves in the mirror, and go, ‘Okay, I'm in this position in my life because of me. I need to take full accountability for where I am.’" - James Lawrence
Why is adversity key in creating resilience?
What must you get right before you begin a big endeavor?
Why did James add an extra triathlon after he completed 100 straight, even though he was inju...
2021-08-3150 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill71. Tim Grover — Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness"Most people are afraid of success because success is going to create distance. It's going to create distance from all the individuals around you. It is going to create distance between you and your family at times. And if you're not willing to pay the price, then you're not going to have what others may consider those ultimate wins." - Tim Grover
Why do elite performers describe winning differently than most people?
How did Tim bring the best out of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and other elite athletes?
Why isn’t being selfish a bad thing?
How can yo...
2021-08-171h 08
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill70. Michael Cowen — Play to Your Strengths and Unlock Your Firm’s Potential"You need to invest in yourself. There's no better investment you can have than your investment in yourself. I don't care about the stock market or real estate. You are in this profession. You are your most valuable resource." - Michael Cowen
Why does Michael focus more on story than technique in trial?
What’s the best way to only get the types of cases you want?
How is success not as complicated as you think it is?
Why hold out for the settlement you deserve, even when it's hard?
The Winding PathMichael Cowen's jo...
2021-08-1043 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill69. Brian Panish — Champions Compete with Themselves"There's really three areas where there's always a winner and loser in today's society. You know, everybody gets a trophy, everybody gets recognition, except in three areas of life: politics, athletics, and courtroom law." - Brian Panish
How Brian won the landmark case that put him on the map
Why he left money on the table at the beginning of his career
How Brian chooses the right cases for his firm
Why Brian emphasizes coaching for the lawyers in his practice
From Locker Room to CourtroomBrain Panish knows what it takes...
2021-08-0355 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill68. Mike Papantonio — The Dangers of Being Average: LIVE from the EVOLVE Summit"If you are a plaintiff's lawyer, you've chosen to be different from that defense lawyer. So why be average? Go ahead and take the next step rather than trapping yourself. You are a type A personality forcing yourself into a type B world, and it doesn't work." - Mike Papantonio
What values led to Mike's legendary career?
How can you get involved in mass tort litigation?
Why is being comfortable your greatest hurdle?
How does Mike approach depositions unlike anyone else?
Why do talented lawyers burn out?
One of OneMike Papantonio needs no introduction...
2021-07-2740 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill67. Culture Starts at the Top: LIVE from the EVOLVE Summit"You're going to have a culture, no matter what. But it may be a bad culture if you're not the one creating it. " - Mark O'Mara
Why is culture so important in your law firm?
What can you do to build your organization's culture intentionally?
Why do Kolbe and PRINT® scores give you and your team an edge?
How can you utilize Kolbe & PRINT® scores beyond hiring?
A Culture of ExcellenceDavid Craig, John Martin, Mark O'Mara, and Reza Torkzadeh have all been instrumental in establishing the success of their respective firms. But by focusing on...
2021-07-2033 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill66. John Morgan — The King of the Jungle Returns: LIVE from the EVOLVE Summit"The one secret that I have found: it's not brains. It's the willingness to work. Nobody that I know that is very successful has not been a hard worker." - John Morgan
How do you get all the people in your organization working towards the same objective?
What keeps John going even after achieving so much?
How does he keep growing the biggest PI firm in the nation?
Why did John diversify into the attractions industry?
A Start with HeartJohn Morgan sits atop the summit of American personal injury law. His...
2021-07-1340 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill64. Best of Season 2: Q2Connections fuel creativity. The most innovative leaders are interdisciplinary — they synthesize ideas from many sources into new, coherent concepts. Game changers know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and to shift the paradigm, they have to look at things through a different lens. That’s why we’ve brought you conversations across the spectrum: to change your perspective and broaden what’s possible.This quarter we’ve talked to historians, TV hosts, elite athletes, leadership experts, and the country’s leading attorneys. They’re all game changers in their own right, and each brings something diffe...
2021-06-291h 17
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill63. Mat Fraser — The Fittest Man on Earth"It's only a matter of time before someone that's better than me comes along. Whether that's next year or that's 20 years from now, it's only a matter of time. But that feeling of pride and success is there forever. No one can take that away from me." - Mat Fraser
How does this CrossFit champion approach things he's not good at?
Why was failure key to Mat's initial success?
What separates Mat from his opponents?
What drives Mat to be the very best?
How did Mat know it was time to retire from CrossFit?
Survival of the...
2021-06-221h 17
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill62. John Maxwell — Leadership is a Verb, Not a Noun"Growth's not automatic. You don't automatically get better. If you're going to get better, you're going to have to be intentional." - John Maxwell
What is John's greatest leadership challenge?
How do you uncover your blind spots?
What separates the top 2% of leaders from all the rest?
How can you reach your full potential?
Why wasn't John good at hiring?
What is John's cycle of success?
A Leader in LeadershipJohn C. Maxwell lives and breathes leadership. A #1 New York Times best-selling author, John has written over 50 books on the subject, which have sold more...
2021-06-1554 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill61. David Meyer — The Investor Protector"We're talking about a minority of brokers, of course. But when you've got over a million advisors in this country, even a small percent can cause some devastating harm." - David Meyer
How did David's first case turn into the biggest jury settlement in Ohio history?
What are some red flags that should make you think twice about your broker?
How can you protect yourself from investment fraud?
Why did David write a book that could put him out of business?
How can you expand your impact beyond your practice?
A Full RecoveryDavid Meyer...
2021-06-0840 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill59. Greg Ward — Impact and Service: The Measures of a Leader’s Success"If you're in this for money, you're doing it for the wrong reason. I'll say that straight up, and I will argue all day long about that — because I was chasing the money before, and that's what put me on the couch. I was motivated by money and not by service to the clients, not service to my teammates, and not to service to my community." - Greg Ward
How did Greg Ward go from the toughest year of his life to building one of the premier personal injury firms in the country?
What does Greg Ward do to...
2021-05-2542 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill58. Todd Herman — The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life"The reality is that human beings have all sorts of qualities, abilities, and traits available to us. But what ends up happening is because of this story and this narrative of who we think we are, we end up acting through the exact same person over and over again, telling us stories about what we think we can and cannot do. The Alter Ego is the thing that just allows these abilities to more freely come out of you so that you can truly kind of lead the life that you most want." - Todd Herman
How can...
2021-05-1841 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill57. Bob Tharp — 1% Better Every Day"It's not one little thing. It's a lot of continued, consistent effort to get where we are. But I think for other people, they sit there and go, ‘Well, I can't do that.’ You may not be able to do everything we're doing today, but you could do one thing, and after that, you can build to other things. I think that's the opportunity that people could really grow from.” - Bob Tharp
How has Bob Tharp managed to grow his firm for 23 years without ever backsliding?
What are the values that Meriwether & Tharp is built on?
How does B...
2021-05-1143 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill55. Marcus Lemonis — The Three Keys to Business: People, Process, and Product"I can think of probably 20+ deals where I've lost $35-$40 million. Gone! I never see it again. And in many cases, I look back on my older self five, six, seven years ago, and I would say that some of that was largely my judgment — trusting in people that I shouldn't have or investing in people that I shouldn't have. And I'm here to tell you once and for all, I have zero regrets. Zero!" Marcus Lemonis
Why is Marcus more interested in what's happening on the shop floor than in the boardroom?
How did embracing his mistakes he...
2021-04-2754 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill54. Eric Farber — The Case for Culture"We were told when we were young that we're going to work for five different places. There's no real reason for that. I've come to realize more and more that people are doing that because most companies suck to work for. They just suck." - Eric Farber
Why do you need to take a leap of faith and invest in your company culture?
How can you make your team happy and un-poachable?
Why should you make progression and development a priority for all your employees?
How can you encourage others to be comfortable with being vulnerable and asking...
2021-04-2045 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill53. Ryan Holiday — The Obstacle Is the Way"If you're not failing or falling short, you're probably not taking enough risks or swinging big enough" - Ryan Holiday
Why is stoicism as relevant today as it's ever been?
How does our perception of challenges affect our ability to overcome them?
Why is worrying about a problem a waste of your time?
How can accepting defeat help you make progress?
Ryan Holiday: The Modern StoicRyan Holiday is the best-selling author of books such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Ego Is the Enemy, Stillness Is the Key, and many more. His writings on...
2021-04-1351 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill52. Brian Chase — Aligning Passion and Purpose"You're driving to court. You've got your music on. You're ready to go kick butt. But you're also scared. You've just got this mix of emotions, and then when the trial starts, you're just in there to crush it. To go through all of that is so much fun because you're facing your fears." - Brian Chase
Why does attorney Brian Chase say he’s never going to retire?
How did he gain notoriety in the world of auto defects as the crazy guy willing to try tough cases?
Why does doing the right thing sometimes mean taking on...
2021-04-0641 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill51. Jan Jones — The CEO’s Secret Weapon: How Great Leaders and Their Assistants Maximize Productivity and Effectiveness"I tell executives and I tell assistants — anything and everything of a business nature involves your assistant. They need to be able to see what's happening. If they don't know what's coming in your email and they don't know what's going on, they're not going to be able to assist you. They have to be in the loop. You have to be communicating with them constantly." - Jan JonesJan Jones: Master Executive AssistantJan Jones is the author of the internationally-acclaimed book “The CEO’s Secret Weapon How Great Leaders and Their Assistants Maximize Produc...
2021-03-3050 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill50. Eric Thomas — The Secret to Success"People get confused with talent and development. Talent you're just born with. Development you’ve got to assemble. That comes in a box with a whole bunch of pieces and only a couple of tools." - Eric Thomas
Why do you need to want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe?
How did Eric go from a homeless high school dropout to a PhD recipient and internationally renowned speaker?
What are the biggest mistakes leaders make?
How can you beat self-sabotaging tendencies?
Eric Thomas: Inspiring the MassesEric Thomas rocketed into the global sc...
2021-03-2355 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill49. Kyle Bachus — Embracing Change as the Catalyst to Growth"I think that all along the path of the history of our law firm, we have tried to stay on the front side of technology, the front side of the marketing curve, and to try to make sure that we are committed to change, not committed to the same." - Kyle Bachus
Why did Kyle Bachus leave his life in Florida behind for the unknowns of Colorado?
How did Kyle start his practice with little to no money?
Why do lawyers need to commit to progress and be mindful of new media technologies?
How did Kyle's firm lose...
2021-03-1644 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill48. Eric Siu — Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life"You don't deserve to go to the next level until you beat the current one. That's just life. But you don't have to go to the next level if you don't want to." - Eric Siu
Why has gaming influenced Eric's life and business practices so heavily?
How can real-life "power-ups" help you to get the most out of your day?
Why does Eric think poker should be taught at school?
How does Eric use negative energy to boost his motivation?
Eric Siu: Gaming Life and BusinessEric Siu is an investor, podcaster, and author...
2021-03-0936 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill47. Jessica Mogill — A Transformational Partnership: How Opposites Attract"When you say that Crisp was the first child — 100%! Before actually having a child, I was here seven days a week. We were here until 10 o'clock at night. There were no boundaries with that." - Jessica Mogill
How did a 30-day consultation at Crisp turn into a new career?
Why does every business need their own Jessica?
How did Jessica go from an industrial engineer to Head of Coaching Strategy at Crisp?
Why is bath time non-negotiable?
The Midas TouchJessica Mogill is Head of Coaching Strategy at Crisp. After helping out at the company fo...
2021-03-0245 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill46. Rich Newsome — Learning From Your Losses and Growth Through Collaboration"You have to go through a certain kind of death to transform yourself. And I feel like that's what happened to me. I had to get my ass beat to really come to grips with a better method and to learn to be able to deal with loss and fear — because to me, that is the greatest gorilla." - Rich Newsome
Why is fear the biggest threat to your success?
How did Rich go from product liability defense to complex civil litigation?
Why is the plaintiff lawyer community unlike any other?
How can you overcome your own fears?
...
2021-02-2342 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill45. Sara Williams — Breaking Barriers with Authenticity and Vulnerability"You want a 30(b)(6) cross-examined and torn to shreds? I'm your girl." - Sara Williams
Why do you need to be authentic to reach your maximum potential?
How did Sara Williams go from aspiring sports agent to top dog at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys?
Why does the legal industry still have a long way to go to be truly diverse?
How can "being yourself" help you in front of a jury?
Attorney and EducatorSara Williams is a Leading Trial Attorney at Alexander Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. After attending Cumberland Law School and quickly falling in...
2021-02-1643 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill44. Horst Schulze — Excellence Wins: Become the Best in a World of Compromise"What is average? Average is the bottom of good and the top of bad. Why would you not make a decision to be truly excellent in your particular business?" - Horst Schulze
Why should every business have a clearly defined vision?
How can empowering your employees benefit your clients and you?
What are the four cornerstones of a great company?
How should you orient new staff to promote your values and vision?
The Advocate of ExcellenceHorst Schulze learned early on that in order to excel, you must be excellent. From his humble beginnings as...
2021-02-0949 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill43. John Ruhlin — Cut Through Noise, Increase Referrals, and Strengthen Retention"A gift isn't about you. A gift, by its very nature, if you want it to move somebody's heart, better be about the other frickin’ person." - John Ruhlin
Why you need to throw everything you think you know about gifting out the window.
How thoughtful gestures can foster profitable, long-term relationships.
Why you should stop sending merchandise as gifts.
How John's elaborate proposal landed him in the ICU.
John Ruhlin: Revolutionizing Gift-GivingJohn Ruhlin started out with a simple desire to make some extra cash to fund his way through medical school. He got hi...
2021-02-0255 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill42. Tucker Max — The Price of Fame"The outlets hated my guts. Hated me. It’s because I was unapologetically masculine. I rejected all kinds of all the stuff that became progressive woke-ism." - Tucker Max
Why did Tucker Max step away from the limelight?
How can introspection help you move forward?
What is it about delegating control of your company to someone else that leads to growth?
How did Tucker & his team create Scribe Media to turn experts into authors?
The King of ControversyTucker Max took the internet by storm after his blog, *TuckerMax.com,* went stratospheric in the early 2000s...
2021-01-2655 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill41. Dave Asprey — Becoming Bulletproof: Living Your Longest and Healthiest Life"I eventually spent more than a million dollars on hacking my own biology." - Dave Asprey
How can fasting improve mental energy and clarity?
Why does exercising with less fuel actually give you the best ROI?
How did Bulletproof take Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and Hollywood by storm?
Why should every leader focus on clearing their mental programming?
The Father of BiohackingDave Asprey is a Silicon Valley pro who's turned his sights from hacking computers to hacking biology — and today, his goal is to help us all live longer healthier and happier lives....
2021-01-1950 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill40. Jay Papasan — The ONE Thing"If you constantly cheat on time, there is a massive price that you will pay." - Jay Papasan
Is multitasking a lie?
What's the difference between a to-do list and a success list?
Are willpower-based actions wasting your energy?
What is the ONE BIG QUESTION whose answer will unlock your productivity?
From Artist to EntrepreneurJay Papasan is an executive, real estate expert, speaker, and best-selling author of Wall Street Journal Business best-selling book “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results.”From his humble beginnings as a French/English major and...
2021-01-1256 min
The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill38. Reza Torkzadeh — Leading a Client-Experience Driven Law Firm"You’ve got to definitely check your ego at the door — and you have to know when to hold them and know when to fold them." - Reza Torkzadeh
Why do experience-led law firms have a competitive advantage?
How did TorkLaw solve its toxic company culture?
Why is data going to define the leading firms of the future?
How did Reza Torkzadeh create a cutting-edge personal injury firm from the ground up?
Reza Torkzadeh: Building a Cutting-Edge PI Firm From the Ground UpReza Torkzadeh is the Founder & CEO of TorkLaw, a cutting-edge personal injury law...
2020-12-1539 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill37. Judy Smith — Managing Crisis Like a Professional Fixer"To all the legal folks out there: the bar is higher for you guys now. There's more expected of you." - Judy Smith
How did Judy Smith's career inspire the hit TV show Scandal?
What does the new crisis management playbook look like?
How did the Monica Lewinsky case shape Judy Smith's career?
Why doesn't anyone care about sex scandals anymore?
How should organizations share their social values in a world of cancel culture?
Judy Smith: Crisis Management, the White House, and ScandalJudy Smith wants you to leverage your truth. Judy's work as a...
2020-12-0840 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill36. Ryan Deiss — Truth Over Tactics: Marketing Strategies That Actually Work"Great marketing won’t fix a bad business. Great marketing will only accelerate the demise of a bad business." - Ryan Deiss
How did Ryan Deiss go from being $250K in debt to digital marketing master?
Why isn't creating an amazing product or service enough?
Why doesn't Ryan Deiss care about your conversion rates?
How can your firm get an edge when you're competing for the same clicks as everyone else?
Ryan Deiss and His Companies Basically Own the InternetRyan Deiss is the CEO of DigitalMarketer, one of the largest and most highly regarded au...
2020-12-0148 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill35. Legal Legends LIVE 2.02020 is going to go down in history as a year of challenge and adversity, and the legal industry is no different. But when the going gets tough, the legal legends get their heads in the game and come out swinging.In this special LIVE episode, we gathered together five market-dominating industry powerhouses to share first-hand accounts of how they rose to the top of highly competitive markets (and what keeps them there).Hear blow-by-blow reports of legal marketing prowess, success tips from the masters that you can emulate for your firm, and the personal habits...
2020-11-241h 11The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill34. George Foreman III — The Fighter’s Mentality"You have to do things that other people aren't willing to do. When you go in that ring, you have to tell yourself: I may lose this fight, but not because I wasn't in condition." - George Foreman III
How did years of training — and winning — hone George Foreman III's business clout?
What does entrepreneurship have in common with stepping into the boxing ring?
What did George Foreman III learn from marketing the most successful household appliance sold in QVC history?
How can fighter-level preparedness take your law firm strategy to the next level?
George Foreman III: Dedi...
2020-11-1751 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill33. Robert Bilott — Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed: The 20-Year Battle Against DuPont"There are fingerprints right back to those companies who made the chemicals knowing that they would be in our environment, knowing they would stay in our blood." - Robert Bilott
What really happened in the DuPont chemical case?
Where did Robert Bilott gain the diligence and endurance to withstand a 20 year fight?
Why are chemical companies still not being held accountable for toxic materials?
What was the personal toll of undertaking such an intense, lengthy battle?
The Dark Waters of Corporate Greed With Robert BilottRobert Bilott is no stranger to playing the long game...
2020-11-1049 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill32. Seth Godin — Putting Your Best Work Out Into the World"Go ahead and get as many Fs as you want, but you better have some As. Because nobody needs well-rounded. We need exceptional." - Seth Godin
What is the “infinite game,” and why has Seth Godin spent his life playing it?
Why does repeated failure set us up for success?
What is the toxic scarcity mindset, and how can society escape it?
How can a non-competitive mindset help your business?
Seth Godin: Legendary Author & Marketing OracleSeth Godin is one of the best-known marketing minds of our time. Author of 19 international best-sellers that have been tran...
2020-11-0347 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill31. Grant Cardone — The 10X Mindset: Go Big or Go Bigger"The reason it was so important for me to pull that off is because that weekend you could hate my guts and you still had to take your hat off to me." - Grant Cardone
How did Grant Cardone get Steve Harvey and Snoop Dogg in one place on Super Bowl weekend?
Why is cash flow — and not cash — king?
How can you 10X your life to experience stratospheric levels of growth?
What does going big mean when you're already a giant?
The 10X Lifestyle: Why Your Biggest Financial Mistake is Not Thinking Big EnoughInte...
2020-10-2736 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill30. Morris Bart — One Call, That’s All: A Long-Term Commitment to Legal Advertising"After 40 years of advertising, the ads that lawyers are making still suck." - Morris Bart
Is legal advertising about best practices, or does Morris Bart have a sixth sense?
Do you really need to spend millions to get leads from TV ads?
How did Morris Bart write the genius “One Call, That's All” slogan?
What one aspect of his firm will Morris Bart never let go of?
Morris Bart: Legal Marketing PioneerMorris Bart was the first attorney to advertise in the state of Louisiana, and one of the first to do so in the enti...
2020-10-2044 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill29. Billy Gene Shaw — Entertain, Educate, Execute: How to Dominate on Social Media"Our ads are probably seen 1 to 3 million times a day. That's how many people I get to be in front of." - Billy Gene Shaw
How did Billy Gene become one of digital marketing's most prominent voices?
Why does Billy say speed trumps quality when it comes to content?
Which marketing hacks will get more eyeballs on your law firm's ads?
Why do entertaining ads make the big bucks these days?
Billy Gene’s Social Media Formula: Entertain, Educate, ExecuteBilly Gene Shaw has become one of the most prominent voices in digital marketing today. He...
2020-10-1350 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill28. Ben Hardy — Personality Isn’t Permanent"Zoom out on a person and look at their life over a decade — it's obvious they're not the same person." - Ben Hardy
What does Dr. Hardy mean when he asserts our personalities are not permanent?
How can reassessing your past change the course of your future?
What are “forcing functions,” and how can they turbo-charge achieving your goals?
How can you overcome fear of future uncertainties?
Personality Isn't Permanent: Why Your Past Doesn't Define YouAccording to Dr. Benjamin Hardy, there were no clues in his past that he would become who he is today...
2020-10-0643 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill27. Jay Kelley — Evolving a Beloved Brand While Honoring Its Legacy"This is a very risky business, but at the end of the day, you've got to bet on yourself." - Jay Kelley
Why does this attorney actively seek out complex cases and tough trials?
How did a visiting acting professor inspire Jay to study law?
What does creating a lasting law firm legacy look like, especially when it’s not your name on the wall?
How can the courtroom art of persuasion help you build the ultimate brand?
With Challenge Comes Reward: Why Jay Kelley Picks the Tough CasesJay Kelley's path to becoming an at...
2020-09-2945 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill26. Sherry Stewart Deutschmann — Maximizing Profits by Investing in Your People"The sooner you start giving your employees skin in the game, the sooner you'll be able to afford everything else you want to do." - Sherry Stewart Deutschmann
Why should CEOs let their employees look through the company finances?
How did Sherry Stewart Deutschmann build one of the world's fastest-growing companies?
Why should every leader have lunch with their employees and really listen?
Can you really profit by putting your employees before your clients?
How to Maximize Your Profits by Investing in Your PeopleSherry Stewart Deutschmann is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of "...
2020-09-2242 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill25. Kim Scott — Radical Candor: How to be a Kickass Boss"Radical candor doesn't mean you'll never have to fire anyone. It just means that they won't be surprised when you fire them." - Kim Scott
Why should every CEO get their whole company to critique them?
What radical candor did Sheryl Sandberg drop on Kim Scott after a presentation at Google?
Why do leaders need to get comfortable with challenging directly?
How can you make someone feel good about being fired?
What's So Radical About Candor? What Every Boss Needs to KnowKim Scott has quite the resume. After getting her BA at Princeton and...
2020-09-1551 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill24. John Berry — The Warrior Ethos"You keep your edge. You keep your cool. But you go at it like a steely-eyed, barrel-chested killer." - John Berry
Why do veterans make the best trial attorneys?
How did John Berry grow his father's niche law firm to even greater heights?
Why is ego the downfall of true personal growth in leadership?
How do you create the ultimate brand affinity in a niche legal space?
How John Berry Went From Second Lieutenant to Trial Attorney and CEOAs a second lieutenant, John Berry had high-profile postings all over the world, from Iraq to...
2020-09-0849 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill23. Andrew Finkelstein — Building The Law Firm of the Future"The future of law is a consolidation, and I think people ought to prepare for that." - Andrew Finkelstein
How do law, business, tech, and consumer advocacy go hand in hand?
Can you detect toxic company culture before going into business with a firm?
Why are the busiest people oftentimes the worst procrastinators?
Are client surveys really still relevant for the law firm of the future?
Andrew Finkelstein and the Business of Law: Four Firms and CountingIn 1991, Andrew Finkelstein joined his father’s firm in Orange County, New York by literally getting himself a se...
2020-09-0146 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill22. Michael Brody-Waite — Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts"The people through the door change the world, change their lives, and change the lives of others but they get bloodied in the process." - Michael Brody-Waite
Why do great leaders live like drug addicts?
What are the four “masks” holding back every individual, leader, and organization?
Why did Michael Brody-Waite put his mom-turned-employee on a performance improvement plan?
How can entrepreneurs overcome imposter syndrome?
Why Your Team Needs to Behave Like AddictsMichael Brody-Waite has had an unusual journey to success. As a recovering drug addict turned TEDx speaker and 3xs CEO...
2020-08-2544 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill21. Will Ahmed — Unlocking Human Performance"The cool thing about finding a way to manage through difficult times is that when times are good, it's like you've been training with weights on." - Will Ahmed
How can tracking your own body's data unlock your peak performance?
How does stress manifest differently in entrepreneurs and elite athletes?
Does blocking blue light really help you get better sleep?
Can a health tracker predict COVID-19 in asymptomatic patients?
Unlocking Human Performance the WHOOP WayWill Ahmed, Founder and CEO of fitness tracker & lifestyle brand WHOOP, is on a mission to unlock...
2020-08-1847 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill20. John Gomez — Hardships Shape Champions"You just can't step back and stop trying cases. There's no substitute for that" - John Gomez
How did Gomez go from a small boutique firm to over a billion dollars in verdicts?
What can trial attorneys learn from world-class athletes?
How can supercharged perseverance help to overcome hardships?
What did Gomez do to go above and beyond in the American Beauty case?
Why John Gomez Put Everything on the Line For the American Beauty CaseBy now, Gomez has achieved over a billion dollars in verdicts, but he's perhaps best known...
2020-08-1142 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill19. Harlan Schillinger — The Future of Legal Marketing“Brand is what people think of you when you're out of the room." - Harlan Schillinger
Why was Harlan so insistent on monitoring his clients’ calls before agreeing to work with them?
How can smaller law firms compete with the incumbent "fat cats"?
Why won't this legal marketing veteran ever truly retire?
How can brand and communication take you from churn & burn to referral role model?
Why There's No Substitute For Focusing on Your Firm as a BusinessLegal industry veteran Harlan Schillinger has weathered more than a few market downturns, and he believes right now...
2020-08-0444 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill17. Glen Lerner — The Heavenly Hitter’s Guide to Building a National Practice"So just because business has gone down, you're going to cry? You figure out how to reinvent yourself. Life's about adapting." - Glen Lerner
How did Glen Lerner go from fresh-faced new graduate to running one of the largest plaintiff firms in America?
Why ISN'T the client always right?
What does Glen really think about the controversy surrounding him?
How Glen Lerner Discovered He Was UnemployablePretty early on in his career, Glen discovered that he just couldn't work for anyone else. Straight out law school, he moved to Vegas and started...
2020-07-2141 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill16. JT McCormick — The Power of Perspective"The phrase 'fail fast' is complete bullshit. The goal is to learn faster. You only fail if you stop trying." - JT McCormick
How did JT McCormick use unimaginable darkness to shine a light on his true potential?
Why is maintaining perspective a game changer in entrepreneurship?
How can failure become a character-building force for good?
Why is gratitude a tool for grounding that every leader should use?
Overcoming Adversity And ChallengeJT McCormick, CEO of Scribe Media, has a unique perspective on adversity. Despite the challenging circumstances in which he grew...
2020-07-1443 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill15. Josh Linkner — Turning Challenges Into Opportunities For Innovation"I didn't go to Harvard. I didn't have major venture capital backing. Our ability to be creative became our superpower." - Josh Linkner
How can you prevent life from getting in the way of your creativity?
Do you have to change the world to be called an innovator?
Is there really a systematic approach to creativity?
How can attorneys create something new when everything's already been invented?
Innovation, Disruption, and Hyper-Growth LeadershipJosh Linkner is a 5-time tech entrepreneur, a New York Times best-selling author, and one of the most booked innovation...
2020-07-0745 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill14. Mark Lanier — Achieving Billion-Dollar Verdicts"The punitive damages are like a volume control on a stereo. The higher you dial it, the louder it will be." - Mark Lanier
Why exactly does sharp storytelling make the most dangerous adversary in trial?
How does it feel to win a $4.69 billion dollar verdict?
What does it really mean to 'know thyself' inside and outside the courtroom?
How did Mark Lanier end up playing himself in a feature film alongside Chris Evans?
How Mark Lanier Achieved Over $20 Billion Dollars In VerdictsOften, successful lawyers will have a single career-defining case, but Mark Lanier...
2020-06-3043 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill13. Mike Morse — Building The Fireproof Law Firm"One Friday morning, three o'clock in the morning, I got a call that my office was on fire..." - Mike Morse
How can you fireproof your firm to withstand any type of heat?
Why is Mike Morse's mom more famous than he is?
How did Mike become the Cherry Garcia of legal marketing?
In what way is waiting tables like trying a case?
Getting Fired Was The Best Thing That Happened To Mike MorseMike Morse is the founder of Michigan's largest personal injury firm, but he's hit his fair share of...
2020-06-2349 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill12. Mike Papantonio — Building a Legacy By Redefining the Status Quo"Any of those 400 people that were in that room will remember the screaming match between me and the folks up on that stage." - Mike Papantonio
What did Mike say to shock a room full of mass tort attorneys?
Why should young lawyers pick up the phone and call their heroes?
How did Mike Papantonio and John Morgan end up being roommates?
Why does Netflix love Mike's cases?
Mike Papantonio: From The Courtroom To Netflix DocumentariesMike Papantonio is a big name in mass torts not just in his native Florida, but across the US...
2020-06-1644 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill11. Legal Legends LIVEWe all know them: titans in their fields, dominators of their markets, household names in their communities.What are their secrets? How did they build their empires? How did they rise to the top — and stay there? And how can YOU do the same for your law firm?Simple. JUST ASK THEM.In this special LIVE episode, we put your questions to our guests, including predictions of the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the legal industry, the dos and don'ts of hiring millennials, top legal marketing mistakes, and what it takes to grow yo...
2020-06-0958 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill10. Gino Wickman — Entrepreneurship. Is it in your DNA?"I think being an entrepreneur is a psychological disorder with all the love and respect. I mean, we are crazy." - Gino Wickman
How can you know if you're a born entrepreneur — or if you’re not cut out for it?
What are the REAL reasons so many new businesses fail?
Why is strengthening your weaknesses a waste of time?
Are successful people genetically engineered to dodge curveballs?
Gino Wickman Wants To Jumpstart Your BusinessEntrepreneur, author, and mentor Gino Wickman knows exactly what it takes to succeed in business. He learned the...
2020-06-0232 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill9. Joe Fried — How to Hyperspecialize & Dominate Your Niche"At about three o'clock in the morning, I decided that I was going to be a truck accident lawyer." - Joe Fried
Why would an attorney turn down a surefire career to gamble on an unexplored niche?
How does giving away your expertise to your competitors make you a better lawyer?
Why is fear the best motivator, and how can you use it to your advantage?
How do you lead a firm with a hyperspecialized practice area when there's no playbook?
The Peerless Personal Injury Trucking AttorneyJoe Fried's been obsessed with...
2020-05-2652 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill6. Anthony Johnson — The Elon Musk of the Legal Industry"I like the idea of lawyers not even touching the technology because — let's be honest — they're the ones that f*** it up." -Anthony Johnson
How does a data-driven attorney approach marketing, hiring, and “the human element” of running a law firm?
Why should firms share their data with their rivals?
Can you be both a great business owner and a great lawyer?
Attorney, Entrepreneur, Digital Strategist, FuturistMost people don't understand what Anthony Johnson does — and those who do believe he's either crazy, brilliant, or a combination of the two.A computer science undergrad...
2020-05-0548 minThe Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill5. Chris Voss — FBI Negotiation Tactics for Business and Life"The secret to gaining the upper hand and a negotiation is giving the other side the illusion of control.” -Chris Voss
How can FBI hostage negotiation techniques level-up your leadership?
Why are emotional intelligence and tactical empathy the sharpest tools?
What is the 'Oprah rule' and why should you live your life by it?
Hostage Negotiations: From The FBI To The BoardroomChris Voss, former Lead International Kidnapping Negotiator for the FBI, and current CEO and The Black Swan Group, has had an action-packed career. He started out as a beat cop in...
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