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The Real Transformation You Need This Halloween 2 The Workshops That Created a Superstar Team Calendar of Events
The Mindset Shift Helping Kristina’s Family Dreams Come True
3 Building Teams by Backing Dreams 4 The Hidden Cost of Overthinking in Your Law Firm
Before working with entrepreneurs and law firm owners, I served as a Navy officer navigating ships across the globe. Out on the water, they teach you that when another ship is heading your way for a potential collision, you must take swift action. Waiting too long could prove fatal, but if you act early enough — even if the action you take is the “wrong” action — you can avoid the catastrophe. SUBSTANTIVE TIP/TOOL OF THE MONTH Why Early Action Beats Perfection Every Time
As a part of my job, I walk firm owners all the way through what will happen if a decision fails. Generally, the consequences of trying out a new marketing campaign, bringing on a new employee, attending a meeting they’re anxious about, or any other fears are inconsequential. I recommend this practice for any business owner feeling stressed or overwhelmed by a new decision. Once you see the worst-case scenario isn’t so bad, it’s easier to try something new. I used this idea at a point in my career where I felt stuck. I was working at a job I didn’t like and I decided to start studying for the LSAT. It was a terrifying decision, but I asked myself, “what’s the worst thing that could happen?” I did well on the test, but ... figured out along the way that I actually didn’t want to become a lawyer. I ended up finishing my master’s degree remotely instead, and that decision led to a job with a nonprofit I loved that introduced me to coaching. I had no idea studying for a test would open the doors that led me to working with How To Manage. If I hadn’t taken that action, I wouldn’t be doing this today. As you make decisions in your firm, consider the worst-case scenario; if it’s inconsequential, go for it. Don’t wait for it to be perfect; act now. If you can’t get out of your own way or find yourself paralyzed by fear, lean on your C-suite to help you. That’s what we’re here for! Action doesn’t have to be perfect to open up new doors if you act early enough.
In business, early, imperfect actions can save opportunities.
Working with entrepreneurs, especially lawyers, I found that they’re often trained to wait to act until all their ducks are in a row, so they can make sure their actions are the “right” ones. But this kind of perfectionist thinking can actually cause opportunities to sail past us. Waiting too long on business decisions can really hurt your firm.
It could be fear of hiring; it could be missing the chance to get a marketing message out there because the copy doesn’t sound perfect.
–Jonathan Sullivan
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