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Oct. 30, 2025

From Micromanagement to Mastery

Micromanagement kills morale. Trust fuels performance. In this episode, we explore how high-trust leadership can streamline operations and elevate your firm’s success. #LawFirmGrowth #TrustBasedLeadership

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Oct. 28, 2025

Building Trust, One Step at a Time

What does it take to move from “I trust you to do your job” to “I trust you with the mission”? Discover how the lessons of the Blue Angels can help law firm leaders build deeper, earned trust within their teams. #LeadershipDevelopment #LawPracticeGrowth

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Oct. 27, 2025

Trust Lessons from the Blue Angels: High Trust Leadership for Your Law Firm

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk trust lessons for your law firm from the Blue Angels, inspired by High Trust Leadership by Captain George Dom. Did you know you can learn everything you need to know about trust from the Blue Angels? That’s the dumbest…

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Oct. 26, 2025

AI, Strategy, and Caffeine Withdrawal: A Law Firm Leader’s Playbook

No coffee, no food, and a full day of strategic thinking ahead, what could go wrong? Tune in as we explore how AI can sharpen your leadership and decision-making in law practice, even on your grumpiest mornings. #AIToolsForLawyers #LawFirmLeadership The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep…

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Oct. 23, 2025

AI as Your Strategic Mirror

Sometimes the biggest barrier to growth isn’t the market, it’s you. In this episode, we explore how AI tools like Claude can help law firm leaders uncover blind spots and challenge their own thinking. #LawFirmLeadership #LegalInnovation The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62 #owner #businessowner…

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Oct. 22, 2025

AI as Your Thought Partner

What if AI could help you think better, not just faster? Discover how using AI as a questioning partner can help you uncover blind spots and make sharper hiring and business decisions. #LawPracticeManagement #AIinLaw The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer…

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Oct. 20, 2025

How to Use AI to Improve Your Strategic Thinking as a Law Firm Leader

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to explore how to use AI to improve your strategic thinking and enhance your law firm, inspired by The Ai-Driven Leader by Geoff Woods. Did you know AI can run your law firm? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In…

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Oct. 19, 2025

Popcorn, Not Fish: The Art of Office Culture

Onboarding new hires isn’t just paperwork, it’s how you shape firm culture and success. In this episode, we discuss what really helps new attorneys and staff thrive (and why microwaving fish is a firm no). #LawFirmCulture #LegalLeadership The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62 #owner…

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Oct. 16, 2025

The 90-Day Blueprint for New Hire Success

Great law firms don’t just hire talent, they grow it. In this episode, we break down how to create an onboarding system that turns new hires into long-term success stories. #LawFirmLeadership #LegalHiring The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check…

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Oct. 14, 2025

Law Firm Onboarding Done Right: Turning New Hires into Top Performers

Even the best hires can fail without the right start. In this episode of The Successful Barrister, we break down how structured onboarding can make or break your firm’s long-term success, and why poor onboarding costs more than you think. #LawFirmGrowth #LegalManagement The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful…

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Oct. 13, 2025

How to Onboard New Hires to Become Successful at Your Law Firm

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to share how to onboard new hires so they become successful at your law firm. Did you know the secret to a great hire is a successful onboarding? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful…

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Oct. 12, 2025

Lunch, Law, and Law Firm Growth

Between jokes about last-minute outlines and lunch bribes, Marc and Diana dive into the serious side of law firm expansion. This week on The Successful Barrister, we cover how your Google Business Profile and smart branching decisions can elevate your practice. #LegalPodcast #LawFirmGrowth The Full Episode for more insights: The…

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Oct. 9, 2025

Expanding Smart: Building Branch Offices That Work

Thinking of opening a new branch office? Learn how to choose strategic locations that actually serve your client base — not just your ego. In this episode, we break down market selection, recruitment flexibility, and how your Google Business Profile can make or break your growth. #LawFirmGrowth #LegalMarketing The Full…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Expand Your Reach, Expand Your Firm

Visibility equals credibility, especially on Google. In this episode, we break down how branch offices and optimized Google Business Profiles can help your firm dominate the local “map pack” and attract more clients in every region. #LawFirmMarketing #GoogleBusinessProfile The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62…

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Oct. 6, 2025

Strategic Expansion of Your Law Firm: Branch Offices & Google Business Profile Listing (GBP)

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk strategic expansion of your law firm via branch offices & Google Business Profile listing (GBP). Did you know scaling your law firm is easy? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful Barrister, Marc…

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Oct. 5, 2025

AI, Affirmations & Advocacy: Mark Lanier’s Approach

Mark Lanier has shown that lawyers who embrace AI gain a real advantage. From Excel formulas to contract review, we discuss how to harness AI tools like Claude to save time, reduce errors, and become a more effective advocate for your clients. #LegalTech #FutureOfLaw The Full Episode for more insights:…

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Oct. 2, 2025

When AI Tells You What You Want to Hear (and How Lawyers Can Use It)

From nutrition advice to courtroom prep, AI is popping up everywhere. Marc and Diana discuss the good, the bad, and the surprisingly human side of using tools like ChatGPT in this weeks episode of The Successful Barrister. #LegalTech #ChatGPT The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep…

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Sept. 30, 2025

AI as Your Legal Assistant

From drafting tough client letters to organizing firm communications, AI tools like ChatGPT can take busywork off your plate. In this episode, we explore how lawyers can harness AI without crossing ethical lines. #LegalTech #AIforLawyers The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 62 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm…

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Sept. 29, 2025

How to Use AI Like Mark Lanier to Become a Better Lawyer

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk using AI (Artificial Intelligence) like Mark Lanier to become a better lawyer. Did you know Mark Lanier knows how to try a case using just AI? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode of the Successful…

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Sept. 28, 2025

From Fraud Claims to Firm Culture

Fraudulent unemployment claims, mafia jokes, and a lesson in leadership. This episode proves that owning problems — even the ridiculous ones — keeps your team strong and your firm steady. #LawFirmLeadership #ExtremeOwnership The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 61 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check…

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Sept. 25, 2025

No Bad Teams, Only Bad Leaders

Are you tolerating mediocrity in your law firm? We explore Jocko Willink & Leif Babin’s Extreme Ownership and why true leadership means holding people accountable—yourself included. #ExtremeOwnership #LawFirmGrowth The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 61 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check us out on Spotify…

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Sept. 24, 2025

Leadership Lessons from Extreme Ownership

Every challenge in your firm comes back to one question: “How are you going to fix it?” In this week’s episode, we break down how the Extreme Ownership mindset can help lawyers lead with clarity, accountability, and results. #LeadershipForLawyers #LawFirmSuccess The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister -…

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Sept. 22, 2025

Using Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin to Improve Leadership at Your Law Firm

Marc Whitehead & Diana Berry join the Successful Barrister to talk using Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin to improve leadership at your law firm. Did you know you can teach your lawyers to act like Navy SEALs? That’s the dumbest thing Marc’s ever said. In this episode…

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Sept. 21, 2025

Reputation Matters: The Hidden Power of Google Reviews

A snarky response might feel good in the moment, but does it help your firm? Join us as we break down the right (and wrong) ways to handle online reviews. #LegalMarketing #ReputationManagement The Full Episode for more insights: The Successful Barrister - Ep 60 #owner #businessowner #lawfirm #lawyer #barrister Check…

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