The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill Michael Mogill

Are you tired of feeling stuck and watching your competitors soar? What if you could transform every setback into a stepping stone for unprecedented growth in your law firm?

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill sits down with Adam Alter, New York Times best-selling author and professor at NYU's Stern School of Business. 

Adam has mastered the art of getting unstuck and developed the algorithm to achieve game changing breakthroughs.

After listening to this episode, you’ll know how to:

Harness the power of progress to turn small steps into big victories

Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation in your law firm

Avoid the pitfalls that get most people stuck


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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction
02:32 – Why Adam Alter wrote Anatomy of a Breakthrough
03:31 – What it means to be stuck
04:37 – The first step to getting unstuck
08:03 – How to break through plateaus and grow where others peak
11:34 – Why struggles and challenges can be good things
15:30 – The difference between learning from failure and just making bad decisions
18:10 – How embracing “beginnerhood” can make you an expert
22:53 – The role that luck plays in success
25:43 – The dangers of being stubborn and how to avoid these traps
30:13 – Why people overestimate the novelty of their ideas
34:26 – How to create a culture of experimentation and innovation
40:01 – The best thing to do when you’re stuck
42:24 – What being a game changer means to Adam Alter

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Links & Resources


Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter (Book)

NCAA

Dave Berkoff

Sam Snead

Joe Bernal


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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What if your financial future could be radically transformed with time-tested strategies that the ultra-wealthy have used for generations?

Garrett Gunderson has cracked the code.

By blending holistic financial strategy with clear legacy guidelines, he’s revolutionized how we think about wealth management and preservation. From dissecting the pitfalls that decimate fortunes to revealing the secrets behind the Rockefeller method, Garrett's insights are a game changer.

It's a proven formula for sustainable wealth and legacy — and it's within your reach.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Garrett joins Michael Mogill and shares: 

How you can build, protect, and transfer wealth across generations

The myths perpetuated by mainstream financial advice

Actionable steps to master your financial destiny


Don't leave your financial future to chance. Tune in and discover how to turn your business success into lasting personal wealth and a legacy that endures. 


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Show Notes:

00:00 – Introduction
02:25 – Garrett Gunderson’s library of best-selling books
04:02 – Why we look to the Rockefellers to learn how to make, keep, and grow money
05:55 – Garrett’s upbringing and experience learning and mastering financial management
07:49 – The right way to transfer wealth and not make your kids entitled trust-fund babies
10:08 – Why making money and keeping money are completely different skills
11:35 – The right way to learn financial management
13:54 – Why you don’t need to know about 80% of what we’re taught about finance
15:46 – How to determine and leverage your Investor DNA
18:09 – How law firm owners can make more sound investment decisions
20:11 – The investment strategies that turn business wealth into personal wealth
21:50 – Where financial gurus like Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey miss the mark
24:30 – How to develop financial discipline and practice mindful cash management
27:41 – How to achieve financial independence
30:05 – The different types of accounts that every household and business should have
33:47 – Garrett clears the air on whole life insurance
35:55 – The best advice and the worst advice that Garrett has ever received
37:34 – What being a game changer means to Garrett Gunderson

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Links & Resources

Garrett Gunderson


What Would the Rockefellers Do? By Garrett Gunderson (Free Audio Book)



What Would the Rockefellers Do? By Garrett Gunderson (Free PDF Book)



Killing Sacred Cows By Garrett Gunderson (Book)



Money Unmasked By Garrett Gunderson (Book)



Mastering The Rockefeller Habits by Vern Harnish (Book)


Whole Life Insurance

Parkinson’s Law

The FIRE Movement


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Think work-life integration is impossible to obtain? 

Michael Mogill reveals why achieving it might be simpler than you think — if you're willing to make some tough choices.

In this no-holds-barred episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael dismantles the myths surrounding delegation, burnout, and stress management. 

If you're a law firm owner struggling to juggle it all, this episode is your wake-up call. 

Tune in and learn:

Why your inability to delegate is not only exhausting you but also stunting your firm's growth

Actionable strategies to trust your team, reclaim your energy, and build a resilient culture that thrives under pressure

How stress can be the single most powerful driver of performance and results



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Show Notes:

03:24 – How to trust your team more and delegate effectively
05:09 – The 2 common problems when it comes to delegating
07:41 – The right way to delegate a task or project to your team
09:39 – Tips for achieving better personal and professional balance
12:32 – Why balance is earned and how to achieve it throughout your journey
15:44 – How to build a team that handles stress better
17:07 – Why stress is the ultimate performance enhancer
19:23 – How the most successful trial lawyers manage stress


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Links & Resources

Dan Martell


Buy Back Your Time (Book)


Netflix 


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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your team's potential and fostering a toxic work environment?

Kim Scott, the brilliant mind behind "Radical Candor," is back with a game changing blueprint: "Radical Respect." This isn't just another leadership book — it's a wake-up call. 

If you're ignoring bias, prejudice, and bullying in your workplace, you're not just failing as a leader. You're actively harming your team's performance and innovation.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Kim returns and joins Michael Mogill to share:

How to be respectful and respected at your law firm

The fine line between healthy conflict and unjust bullying

The winning combination of respecting individuality and facilitating collaboration



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Show Notes:

02:40 – What does Radical Respect mean?
07:32 – How to disambiguate disrespect
09:30 – How to address bias, prejudice, and bullying
15:51 – The three crucial consequences leaders must use for disrespectful team members
19:19 – The line between unjust bullying and normal conflict
20:43 – How to be an upstander in a world of bystanders
23:22 – The real reason people don’t speak up and how to disrupt the silence default
26:25 – How to become aware of your unconscious biases
31:13 – What to do when you offend someone
35:47 – The four quadrants across respecting individuality and fostering collaboration
40:23 – How to start applying the Radical Respect framework to your business
41:24 – What being a game changer means to Kim Scott

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Links & Resources


Radical Candor (Book)

Episode #25 of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast

Bob Sutton

Russ Laraway


Thinking Fast and Slow (Book)

The Radical Respect Podcast

Follow Kim on LinkedIn


Radical Respect (Book) 


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In today's challenging economic landscape, leading a law firm requires more than just strategic acumen — it demands heart, resilience, and a deep commitment to cultivating a culture of gratitude.

Crisp Founder & CEO Michael Mogill returns in this AMMA edition of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast to share his invaluable insights on how to keep your team motivated and appreciative, even when times are tough.

Join him and learn:

The importance of transparency and vulnerability in leadership

Actionable strategies for fostering continuous recognition and appreciation within your firm

How to transform your team’s entitled attitudes into engaged commitment



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Show Notes:

03:45 – Why you’d be foolish to miss the Game Changers Summit
06:51 – How to cultivate gratitude amongst your team during tough times
08:27 – Why leading with clarity is critical during trying times
10:51 – How to determine who’s really in the foxhole with you
12:02 – How to incorporate meaningful gratitude on a frequent basis
14:07 – Why showing your thanks doesn’t have to break the bank
16:30 – The difference between demanding gratitude and fostering appreciation
18:43 – How to make your team more grateful
21:39 – What happens when you give and expect thanks

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Links & Resources

The 2024 Invitation-Only Game Changers Summit

Bonusly

Slack


Nick Saban 


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What if you could transform your small-town law practice into a legal powerhouse, dominating a highly competitive market and redefining client service standards?

David Laborde and Digger Earles have done just that.

By embracing relentless reinvestment, mastering the art of delegation, and leveraging innovative marketing strategies — including partnerships with NFL stars — they’ve built a legal empire from the ground up. Their journey from rural Louisiana roots to becoming legal titans is nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, David and Digger join Michael Mogill to discuss:

How to scale your law firm while maintaining an unparalleled client experience

The importance of community-centric values

Why betting on yourself is the ultimate key to success



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Show Notes:

02:14 – David Laborde & Digger Earle’s humble beginnings in rural Louisiana
03:14 – The Laborde Earles family dynamic
04:40 – The non-traditional route to entering the practice of law
06:41 – The catalytic case that sparked a transformational partnership
07:52 – How to develop a trusting and respectful relationship as co-owners
11:44 – Lessons learned and mistakes made in the early years of Laborde Earles
13:51 – Why investments in yourself offer the greatest guaranteed ROI
15:24 – Laborde Earles’s evolution of marketing innovation
18:42 – Balancing family commitments with building a business
21:10 – How to craft a client-centric brand and differentiate from larger advertisers
23:32 – How to scale your law firm by delegating and systematizing client experience
26:13 – Laborde Earles’s core values
29:36 – The All Sevens marketing campaign
31:51 – Partnering with NFL teams and players
33:33 – Becoming hometown heroes and building a culture that gives back to the community
36:34 – The future of Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers
38:45 – A day in the life of David Laborde & Digger Earles
41:19 – What being a game changer means to David Laborde and Digger Earles 


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Links & Resources

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers

BP Oil Spill


You Can’t Teach Hungry by John Morgan

Litify


New Orleans Saints 


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Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include: David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more.

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