86. Lawyer to Leader - Part 2
What’s Inside
Think Like an Entrepreneur
Schedule Your Fall Retreat
1. Think Like an Entrepreneur
Last week, I shared how my client, and the managing partner of a law firm, ordered copies of Big Business to Small Business for his entire leadership team. As the firm grows, he is intentionally developing Triple Threat leaders...
Lawyers who are experts, entrepreneurs, AND leaders in equal measure.
Because he understands that true impact happens where all three meet.
It's true for law firms and beyond.
✅ Expert — Masters of their craft who inspire trust.
✅ Entrepreneur — Innovators who create & seize opportunity.
✅ Leader — Motivators of people, purpose, and culture.
Today, we explore 4 facets of embracing an entrepreneurial mindset INSIDE an established firm —
Bias for Action — Entrepreneurs take initiative, are willing try new things, don't need to be told what to do, and enjoy a high degree of autonomy & accountability to drive results.
Growth Mindset — Entrepreneurs are less afraid of being wrong. "Failure" is feedback...simply data...to create, innovate, test, & improve.
Ruthlessly Cut Waste — Entrepreneurs design for speed, cut through bureaucracy, thrive on lean teams to pivot quickly, and understand that a lean structure drives ownership and innovation.
Intense Client Focus — Entrepreneurs know that the market dictates success and regularly seek feedback to keep clients front & center.
So, how can your company can embrace an entrepreneurial mindset?
Simply start with small steps and build upon successes...
Promptly respond to client emails
Cull layers of bureaucratic decision making
Seek client feedback throughout an engagement
Develop and test innovative fee structures
Write articles and speak at conferences to elevate practice areas
These are just a few ideas to get the ideas flowing.
How are you developing Triple Threat Leaders to fuel growth?
2. Your Fall Retreat
End 2025 strong and position for 2026 and beyond.
Schedule a call to discuss your team's fall leadership retreat now.
Here's a sampling of topics we can cover:
Define/refine Vision, Mission, & Values
Develop 3-year strategy
Create clear 1-year & 90-day plan
Clarify roles & responsibilities
Improve cross-team communication
Streamline processes to save time & money
Make time to work ON, not just IN, your business.
It's key to driving revenue, engagement, & impact.
Schedule a call for help with your company's growth.
3. Ways to Work Together in 2025
Here are some ways we can partner in these rapidly changing times.
Leadership Offsite: Define your growth strategy & priorities, clarify your go-to market plan, & improve your team's communication. (Learn More)
Fractional Executive: Embed strategic advisory services within your C-Suite as part of your leadership team. (Learn More)
Strategy with Susan: 45 mins to "pick my brain,” brainstorm go-to-market strategy, & chat about business-related questions. (Schedule)
Big Business to Small Business: Explore 10 Strategies to grow your company and find work you love. (Order Here)
As always, thanks for reading.
To your strategic success,
Susan
