279. AMMA — Building Trust Through Authentic Leadership

Are you leading your law firm or just playing pretend? In this unmissable episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael Mogill dives deep into the raw, unfiltered truths about authentic leadership.  If you're hiding behind a facade of professionalism while your firm crumbles, you're not just failing your team — you're failing yourself. Michael doesn't pull any punches as he tackles the tough questions:  Can you be authentic without losing respect? How do you balance vulnerability with authority? Are your actions truly reflecting the standards you preach? Drawing from his own experiences and hard-hitting examples, Michael reveals why showing up as your true self is non-negotiable for building trust and respect. He exposes the dangers of a "do as I say, not as I do" mentality and challenges you to lead by example — because your team is always watching. ---- Show Notes: 00:00 – Introduction 02:13 – How to get your questions answered on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast 03:23 – How to balance being true to yourself and maintaining a professional demeanor 06:03 – How to build trust with the people you lead 08:34 – Jessica Mogill’s opinion on Michael’s authentic leadership style 10:25 – How to maintain authority and respect while practicing vulnerability 13:03 – Why you’ll never be respected if you’re not trusted 14:34 – Michael’s self-description as a short-term pessimist and a long-term optimist 17:24 – How to lead authentically with actions instead of just words 20:31 – Michael’s proven theory: Habits and behaviors are caught, not taught 22:07 – Why you can’t demand a standard you won’t uphold yourself ---- Links & Resources LinkedIn Microaggressions Kim Scott Radical Candor by Kim Scott ChatGPT Google  ---- Listening to this episode but want to watch it? Check it out on Spotify.  Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- 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. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: #137 Camille Vasquez – Authenticity is the Advantage #164 Mark Manson – The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck #196 AMMA – The 9 Sources of Entrepreneurial Advantage

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How can you become a game changer? Michael Mogill, Founder and CEO of Crisp, has used his mastery of marketing for lawyers to grow his company to an 8-figure powerhouse. In just a few years, Crisp has helped thousands of attorneys adapt to the new legal landscape, differentiate themselves from the competition, and earn millions in new revenue. In every episode, you’ll hear from law firm entrepreneurs and market leaders — people who flourish in the face of adversity, challenge the status quo, and define what it means to be a game changer. We investigate success stories and business growth and scalability strategies that can help you attract your ideal clients. Plus, discover hidden insights and actionable advice on how company culture and employee engagement, marketing and advertising, and management and hiring fit into the big picture. What do all our guests have in common? These successful attorneys and business owners prove that the key to innovation is a game-changing mindset. If you want to run your law firm like an entrepreneur, achieve a greater ROI, and build a world-class organization that stands the test of time, then you’re in good company. Subscribe to the Game Changing Attorney Podcast and get ready to take your business to the next level. For more information, visit https://www.crisp.co/podcast/