The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

"If we can set goals, that make it bite-size to achieve the long run objective, then that brings forward also our motivation, because we can see what we need to do today and tomorrow." Katy Milkman What inspired Katy Milkman to become a behavioral scientist? What is 'present-bias' and why is it so common? How are habits maintained and built? What are the personal benefits of 'temptation bundling'?...

Being a game changing attorney is about more than just what you do in the courtroom. True game changers understand what it takes to push the boundaries of what's possible — whether that's in business, sport, law, or any other field. That’s why we present to you conversations with innovators across the spectrum. Topics to broaden your horizons and deepen your perspective. To shake things up, you ne...

"People want to be kind, caring, and helpful, but you have to create the environment to allow for that to happen." - Dr. James Doty How do you override your fight or flight response and train your brain to make better decisions? Why are negative thoughts stickier than positive ones? Why did Dr. James turn down $30 million when he was dead broke? What is the proven path to lasting happiness and lif...

"We all have reservoirs of untapped potential to achieve extraordinary things, particularly when we can shift our mindset towards the positive and choose how to react in tough situations." - Colin O'Brady Why should we celebrate all successes (even those of our competitors)? How do you turn big dreams into reality? Why can't we experience the highs in life without first going through the hardships...

"The right thing to do is always the right thing. The people who do that — there's a reason those are the successful guys." - Paul Faust How do you network best at conferences? Why does Paul think voice communication is never going away? What is a “no zero” day? How can being a part of your community distinguish your practice? How did Paul end up playing a character on “The Office”? Connection is...

"It's so easy and quantifiable. You eliminate any type of excuse or entitlement, and you show up and do the work. That's seriously as simple as it can get. Everybody needs to stand up, look themselves in the mirror, and go, ‘Okay, I'm in this position in my life because of me. I need to take full accountability for where I am.’" - James Lawrence Why is adversity key in creating resilience? What mu...

"Whatever it is in your life that you're most afraid to do, that causes you the most amount of anxiety — usually, that's the exact thing that you need to be doing." - Mark Manson Why can’t you create an algorithmic process for happiness? How does freedom require limitation? Why are the things you're willing to sacrifice more important than the things you want? How can you set goals that are intrin...

"Most people are afraid of success because success is going to create distance. It's going to create distance from all the individuals around you. It is going to create distance between you and your family at times. And if you're not willing to pay the price, then you're not going to have what others may consider those ultimate wins." - Tim Grover Why do elite performers describe winning different...

"You need to invest in yourself. There's no better investment you can have than your investment in yourself. I don't care about the stock market or real estate. You are in this profession. You are your most valuable resource." - Michael Cowen Why does Michael focus more on story than technique in trial? What’s the best way to only get the types of cases you want? How is success not as complicated...

"There's really three areas where there's always a winner and loser in today's society. You know, everybody gets a trophy, everybody gets recognition, except in three areas of life: politics, athletics, and courtroom law." - Brian Panish How Brian won the landmark case that put him on the map Why he left money on the table at the beginning of his career How Brian chooses the right cases for his fi...

"If you are a plaintiff's lawyer, you've chosen to be different from that defense lawyer. So why be average? Go ahead and take the next step rather than trapping yourself. You are a type A personality forcing yourself into a type B world, and it doesn't work." - Mike Papantonio What values led to Mike's legendary career? How can you get involved in mass tort litigation? Why is being comfortable yo...

"You're going to have a culture, no matter what. But it may be a bad culture if you're not the one creating it. " - Mark O'Mara Why is culture so important in your law firm? What can you do to build your organization's culture intentionally? Why do Kolbe and PRINT® scores give you and your team an edge? How can you utilize Kolbe & PRINT® scores beyond hiring? A Culture of Excellence David Craig, J...

"The one secret that I have found: it's not brains. It's the willingness to work. Nobody that I know that is very successful has not been a hard worker." - John Morgan How do you get all the people in your organization working towards the same objective? What keeps John going even after achieving so much? How does he keep growing the biggest PI firm in the nation? Why did John diversify into the a...

"Your brand is your life. It's not a separate thing. It's everything. Everything you do is consistent with your brand. That intentional process that you've gone through has led you to a place: you know what your purpose is, and you're living out your purpose." - Joe Fried Why authenticity is key to good branding How to find your niche Why you can't be afraid to call out the system How to create ch...

Connections fuel creativity. The most innovative leaders are interdisciplinary — they synthesize ideas from many sources into new, coherent concepts. Game changers know that great ideas can come from anywhere, and to shift the paradigm, they have to look at things through a different lens.  That’s why we’ve brought you conversations across the spectrum: to change your perspective and broaden what’...

"It's only a matter of time before someone that's better than me comes along. Whether that's next year or that's 20 years from now, it's only a matter of time. But that feeling of pride and success is there forever. No one can take that away from me." - Mat Fraser How does this CrossFit champion approach things he's not good at? Why was failure key to Mat's initial success? What separates Mat from...

"Growth's not automatic. You don't automatically get better. If you're going to get better, you're going to have to be intentional." - John Maxwell What is John's greatest leadership challenge? How do you uncover your blind spots? What separates the top 2% of leaders from all the rest? How can you reach your full potential? Why wasn't John good at hiring? What is John's cycle of success? A Leader...

"We're talking about a minority of brokers, of course. But when you've got over a million advisors in this country, even a small percent can cause some devastating harm." - David Meyer How did David's first case turn into the biggest jury settlement in Ohio history? What are some red flags that should make you think twice about your broker? How can you protect yourself from investment fraud? Why d...

"I want to just have one opportunity in my life to put all my cards on the table and say, ‘What is what is the ultimate?’ I was almost to the point where I didn't mind if I failed, because I just wanted the opportunity to just go, ‘What is my Everest?’ What if it was if all the unknowns were taken care of? What is humanly possible? I'm all in. Very few people in their careers have the opportunity...

"If you're in this for money, you're doing it for the wrong reason. I'll say that straight up, and I will argue all day long about that — because I was chasing the money before, and that's what put me on the couch. I was motivated by money and not by service to the clients, not service to my teammates, and not to service to my community." - Greg Ward How did Greg Ward go from the toughest year of...

"The reality is that human beings have all sorts of qualities, abilities, and traits available to us. But what ends up happening is because of this story and this narrative of who we think we are, we end up acting through the exact same person over and over again, telling us stories about what we think we can and cannot do. The Alter Ego is the thing that just allows these abilities to more freely...

"It's not one little thing. It's a lot of continued, consistent effort to get where we are. But I think for other people, they sit there and go, ‘Well, I can't do that.’ You may not be able to do everything we're doing today, but you could do one thing, and after that, you can build to other things. I think that's the opportunity that people could really grow from.” - Bob Tharp How has Bob Tharp m...

You'll never change the game if you don't think outside the box. That's why game changing attorneys don't blindly follow the status quo to get ahead — they look to leading business owners and entrepreneurs from all industries to elevate themselves and their practices. So far this year, we've spoken to game changers in all sectors. Publishers, biohackers, giftologists, hoteliers, and of course a fe...

"I can think of probably 20+ deals where I've lost $35-$40 million. Gone! I never see it again. And in many cases, I look back on my older self five, six, seven years ago, and I would say that some of that was largely my judgment — trusting in people that I shouldn't have or investing in people that I shouldn't have. And I'm here to tell you once and for all, I have zero regrets. Zero!" Marcus Lem...

"We were told when we were young that we're going to work for five different places. There's no real reason for that. I've come to realize more and more that people are doing that because most companies suck to work for. They just suck." - Eric Farber Why do you need to take a leap of faith and invest in your company culture? How can you make your team happy and un-poachable? Why should you make p...