Episode 395 — AMMA — Why Consensus Slows Growth and How to Fix It
Consensus feels safe — but in business, it’s often the very thing holding you back from growth.
In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill unpack the hidden costs of consensus-driven decision-making. From firms with five partners debating every choice to small teams waiting on unanimous buy-in, they reveal why trying to please everyone creates delays, missed opportunities, and stalled growth. If you’ve ever walked out of a meeting wondering why it took two hours to argue over a single decision, this conversation will change how you lead.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
- Why speed beats consensus — and why imperfect decisions made quickly can fuel faster growth
- How to assign decision rights by expertise so your team stops spinning in circles
- What it takes to embrace “disagree and commit” so your firm moves forward even without unanimous agreement
If you’re tired of decision gridlock, this episode will show you how to lead with clarity, speed, and conviction.
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Show Notes:
Consensus slows everything down. “The first thing I think when I hear five partners is, I think slow.”
Not everyone deserves an equal vote. “Everybody can have an opinion, but that doesn’t mean everyone should always have an equal vote.”
Speed beats consensus every time. “Even if it’s the wrong decision, a firm that moves fast will be right before you’ve even made the perfect decision.”
Commitment matters more than agreement. “You can disagree with a decision, but we trust and respect each other enough to say, ‘I commit to seeing it through.'”
Failure is just data. “Most people want to be right, but the truth is you don’t know — failure is simply data to learn from.”
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