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The reason most firms can’t grow is because the original partners carry 70-80% of the weight of the company. They have to micromanage their team or do everything themselves to get everything done. Some managers find themselves micromanaging their team or performing all the tasks themselves in order to ensure that everything is done. However, in top companies, their internal processes are well-defined with regard to people, process, strategy development, and execution. This results in each team member working efficiently, allowing the partners to concentrate on high-value tasks and focus on being excellent lawyers doing what they love. As a leader of a law firm, you have likely faced challenges associated with growing pains. The growth journey is not without obstacles, and the road can often be overwhelming. Does this ring a bell to you? Read our full article about how we can help you transform your Law Practice in only 100 days: https://lnkd.in/gYm7v23E I Help Growth Focused Leaders Sustainably Scale Their Company Valuation 5x to 10x Within 3-5 years. Ring the 🔔 on my profile to be notified of my posts 🗓️ Use The Book A Call Link In My Profile 🗓️ #ScalingUp @Scalingupcoaches @scalingupnz #Leadership #Strategy #Growth ➡️ Follow My Hashtag #AskGlennMarvin

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The hallmark of a lawyer's success in their profession is to be a “Trusted Advisor” to their clients. The role is integral to the legal profession, as clients rely on lawyers to provide expert guidance, ethical counsel, and solutions to complex legal issues.  🌟 However, there's a challenge: when the most trusted advisors get promoted within their firms, they often lack the support to transition seamlessly from advisor to Leader.     👇 Here's why: 1️⃣ Client-Centric Dynamics vs Effective Leadership: Trusted advisors focus on clients' needs - a dynamic that doesn't translate well to staff relationships, potentially stifling collaboration and neglecting staff wellbeing. 2️⃣ Risk Aversion: Lawyers' training in risk mitigation for their clients can limit willingness to innovate internally, hindering the firm's ability to adapt to evolving expectations and trends. 3️⃣ Overemphasis on Legal Expertise: Prioritising legal skills can devalue diverse talents within the firm, creating a feeling of exclusion. This is where the value of having a coach becomes indispensable. Coaches with expertise in legal leadership, and inclusion can serve as strategic guides for lawyers transitioning into leadership roles within law firms.  ✨ Here's just a glimpse of how coaching can make a difference:  🎯 Objective Perspective: Coaches provide an objective lens, helping lawyers recognise blind spots and foster inclusive leadership. 🎯 Cultural Transformation: Coaches help cultivate a culture that values all staff members, promoting a collaborative environment. 🎯 Professional Growth: Ongoing coaching enables lawyers to refine their leadership skills and adapt to the demands of the profession.    🌐 Coaching can bridge the gap between the traditional lawyer-client dynamic and the complexities of leading diverse teams, cultivating a culture of growth, innovation, and success within law firms.  💬 What are your thoughts? DM me if you'd like to explore any of these topics or learn more about my coaching ethos in a discovery session.  #InclusiveLeadership #LegalCoaching #DEI #Inclusion #Leadership #LeadershipCoach #Lawyer #Lawfirm #WomenInLaw #Legal 

The biggest challenge law firms face is the misalignment of leadership. Conflict at the partner level stems from distrust, emotionality, poor communication, divergent views of success, management styles, and compensation concerns. I see this A LOT in small to mid-sized firms and it is exacerbated by the avoidance of confrontation. To be clear, most of these partners actually enjoy great relationships and longstanding friendships. But the conflict is never personal. It's professional, and it's the enemy of profitability. Some structured communication in a facilitated discussion goes a very long way, and #lawfirms in growth mode have much to gain from intentional conversations. And much to lose from their avoidance. #law #lawfirm #leadership #management #lawyers

🎇 Confidence - The Third Pillar of the Career Confidence Roadmap for Lawyers and Legal Professionals With clarity as your compass and courage as your fuel, it's time to activate the third pillar - confidence. This stage is where you implement plans, leverage support, and ultimately elevate your professional impact. Confidence allows you to fully embody and express your authentic strengths as a lawyer or legal professional. It manifests as poise, assertive presence, and self-assured leadership. For my clients, it means: 🔹 Partners refining leadership skills to regain team respect through an empowered, cohesive approach. 🔹 Partners navigating lateral transitions with grace, mastering time management, building strong relationships, and adapting to new cultures with greater ease. 🔹 Legal professionals overcoming negative reviews and challenging dynamics by rebuilding self-assurance, taking control of their narratives, and asserting their worth. 🔹 Law firm Chiefs, including CFOs, and COOs, boldly planning their next chapters, guided by faith in themselves and an actionable plan to propel them forward. 🔹 New associates gaining the tools to navigate work dynamics with self-possession, setting them up for long-term success. 🔹 In-house counsel commanding the room at board meetings and in internal discussions with executive presence and poise. Ultimately, confidence is the cornerstone that unlocks the full potential of my clients in the legal arena and beyond. Setbacks are inevitable, but view them as opportunities to recalibrate and reinforce your confidence. True confidence endures ebbs and flows when grounded in clarity of purpose and courage of conviction. Commit to your Confidence Roadmap to experience the highest fulfillment by inhabiting your innate gifts with certainty. As your coach, I'll partner with you to build lasting self-assurance, enabling you to achieve peak performance and fulfillment. #confidence #careercoaching #professionaldevelopment #lawyers #legalprofessionals

The reason most firms can’t grow is because the original partners carry 70-80% of the weight of the company. They have to micromanage their team or do everything themselves to get everything done. Some managers find themselves micromanaging their team or performing all the tasks themselves in order to ensure that everything is done. However, in top companies, their internal processes are well-defined with regard to people, process, strategy development, and execution. This results in each team member working efficiently, allowing the partners to concentrate on high-value tasks and focus on being excellent lawyers doing what they love. As a leader of a law firm, you have likely faced challenges associated with growing pains. The growth journey is not without obstacles, and the road can often be overwhelming. Does this ring a bell to you? Read our full article about how we can help you transform your Law Practice in only 100 days: https://lnkd.in/gYm7v23E I Help Growth Focused Leaders Sustainably Scale Their Company Valuation 5x to 10x Within 3-5 years. Ring the 🔔 on my profile to be notified of my posts 🗓️ Use The Book A Call Link In My Profile 🗓️ #ScalingUp @Scalingupcoaches @scalingupnz #Leadership #Strategy #Growth ➡️ Follow My Hashtag #AskGlennMarvin

A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the judge. It's been my belief and experience that taking the time to know the people over the process will get disproportionately good results. Knowing the process well only goes well when everything is working fine. The moment something breaks, we get to find out who knows the people. Disagree? Change my mind 👇🏻 #peoplebusiness #culture #companyculture #relationship #executive #leadership

If you're a young lawyer, you need to assess how a firm views you. Are you on a partnership track or are you being pushed out. Indicators of partnership track: * Assigned to significant matters. * Assigned to significant projects. * Assigned to matters with higher rates. * Given access to clients. * Sent to conferences. * Assigned to firm committees. * Provided positive feedback. * Provided opportunities to expand footprint and brand. * Mentored by firm leaders. * Partnership discussed during annual surveys. Indicators a firm may be pushing you out: * Micromanagement. * Assigned to the firm's least desirable clients and matters. * Discouraged from pursuing leadership, speaking and writing opportunities. * Regular negative feedback, which is often reduced to e-mails (and where HR is either copied or unbeknownst to the associate, blind copied). * Lack of any positive feedback in writing. * Asked to regularly check in with a partner or firm leader. * Encouragment to pursue your passions (basically being told maybe you should look elsewhere). * Minimal pay increases and bonuses. * Left out of mentoring opportunities. * Dinishing case load. If you feel marginalized at your firm, trust your instincts and take your future into your own hands and make the decision to move before the decision is made for you.

The reason most firms can’t grow is because the original partners carry 70-80% of the weight of the company. They have to micromanage their team or do everything themselves to get everything done. Some managers find themselves micromanaging their team or performing all the tasks themselves in order to ensure that everything is done. However, in top companies, their internal processes are well-defined with regard to people, process, strategy development, and execution. This results in each team member working efficiently, allowing the partners to concentrate on high-value tasks and focus on being excellent lawyers doing what they love. As a leader of a law firm, you have likely faced challenges associated with growing pains. The growth journey is not without obstacles, and the road can often be overwhelming. Does this ring a bell to you? Read our full article about how we can help you transform your Law Practice in only 100 days: https://lnkd.in/gYm7v23E I Help Growth Focused Leaders Sustainably Scale Their Company Valuation 5x to 10x Within 3-5 years. Ring the 🔔 on my profile to be notified of my posts 🗓️ Use The Book A Call Link In My Profile 🗓️ #ScalingUp ScalingUp Coaches @scalingupnz #Leadership #Strategy #Growth ➡️ Follow My Hashtag #AskGlennMarvin

Since the beginning of 2024, the legal industry has witnessed a significant flux in the movement of senior legal counsels across various sectors and functions. Our comprehensive three-month analysis reveals notable trends in strategic transitions, underscoring a dynamic landscape where top legal talents are increasingly seeking opportunities that align with evolving industry demands. These shifts not only highlight the adaptability and strategic foresight of senior legal counsels but also underscore the growing importance of legal acumen in steering organizational success amidst a rapidly changing business milieu. Check out our report below 👇   #sectoranalysis #legalmoves #seniorhires #leadership #insights #marketinformation #report #vahura