The Law Firm Owner Podcast Melissa Shanahan

Your time is your most precious asset, and the reality is, your calendar probably doesn’t accurately reflect how you’re spending it. When you own a law firm, there is so much invisible work that doesn't get captured anywhere, and the only way to truly know where you can buy back your time is to take stock of where it’s going right now.
 
Join Melissa on this episode as she gives you a time auditing exercise that will make your invisible work visible. You’ll learn why creating space is essential if you want to grow a healthy firm and how you’ll end up throwing money at the problem if you don’t take action to eliminate your time sinks.
 
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Rewarding your team with an unexpected bonus when the firm is thriving feels good, not just for them but for you too. However, shelling out cash without evaluating all the variables can end up creating a win-lose situation for your employees and the continued health of your firm.
 
Join Melissa on this episode as she offers you a guide for giving impromptu bonuses. You’ll learn why protecting the health of your firm must be a top priority, an evaluation process that will ground you in facts, not feelings, the four financial metrics you must be addressing, and Melissa’s favorite ideas for rewarding your team in non-monetary ways if you’re not quite ready to give them cash.
 
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Periods of high pressure are inevitable as a law firm owner. It is crucial to support yourself to get through these times with as much ease, flow, and productivity as possible, but the reality is that most owners are not planning ahead.
 
Join Melissa this week as she shows you why supporting yourself and your health is of utmost importance during phases of high pressure. You’ll learn how owners tend to sabotage themselves when the stakes are high, why problems occur when you don’t factor stress in ahead of time, and Melissa’s top tips for proactively supporting yourself during these periods in your firm. ‍
 
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Are you prone to brushing off your contributions or wins in the name of humility? What are the dangers of not taking credit where it’s due as a leader? Tara Gronhovd is the CEO of Align, where she provides team-focused leadership coaching and development, and she's joining Melissa on the podcast this week to talk about why humility is key to the success you’re seeking for your firm.
 
Join Melissa and Tara as they dive into the meaning of true humility and the importance of owning what you do well. They’re exploring why most leaders are uncomfortable owning their strengths, and how you can exponentially grow your strengths by becoming more aware of them. 
 
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How often do your meetings feel like a drag? A few key things must be in place if you want to avoid unfocused, distracted, and unproductive meetings, and simple tweaks can be the difference between meetings that feel like duds and meetings that have your whole team shining. Melissa is laying out the keys for you this week.
 
Tune in to discover seven strategies for running focused, productive, and highly engaged meetings. You’ll learn what may be contributing to meetings that feel like a drag and Melissa’s top tips for leaning into human psychology to lead effective meetings. 
 
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What do you do when something that feels like an emergency happens in your firm? Whether it’s a key member of your team resigning, receiving a terrible review, or anything else that catches you off guard, Melissa is offering you a guide this week for what to do when you feel blindsided.
 
In this episode, you’ll learn how handling emotionally charged situations differs from other challenges in your firm, questions to ask yourself to produce the most productive outcomes, and how to embody business-owner maturity in even the toughest situations. 
 
Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/248