Show Notes:

Isolation is one of leadership’s hidden costs. “You keep it all bottled up inside. You feel alone no matter how big your practice grows. One of the reasons we created this community is so you can connect with others who’ve been through the same battles and realize you’re not alone.”

You’re not the only one struggling. “No matter how bad it is, you are not the first law firm owner to experience it. You might look at another firm and think they don’t have problems like you do — but they probably have the exact same ones, maybe even worse.”

Pain is part of the process. “Sometimes when you’re in the shit, that’s just part of the journey. You’re not doing anything wrong. That’s the chapter you’re in before the next one — and your ability to navigate it is what shapes you into the person who can handle the next level.”

Every leader questions their purpose. “To question whether you’re cut out for this is something every single entrepreneur goes through. Because you’re going to get punched in the mouth and in the gut on a daily basis. It’s not a marathon or a sprint — it’s a marathon sprint.”

Growth doesn’t eliminate problems. “The problems don’t go away as you grow — you just graduate to different ones. The problems I have today would have killed me early on. You build up to them, like lifting heavier weight over time.”

Vulnerability is strength. “Earlier in my career, I thought I had to be the all-knowing leader. Don’t show weakness, don’t admit when you’re wrong. That didn’t take me very far. Sometimes the best thing you can say to your team is, ‘I don’t know — what do you think?'”

Progress requires letting go of control. “The only way to make progress is if you’re not involved in every single decision. You want to create self-managing teams that can operate without you. That’s how you move forward.”