10 Things I Learned as a CEO That I Wish I’d Known as a Lawyer with Valerie Peterson: Part 1

What does it take to implement growth strategies for attorneys and transition from a solo practitioner to a CEO of a multi-million dollar organization?

In this special milestone episode of Great Practice. Great Life.®, join us as we welcome Valerie Peterson, the new CEO at Atticus. She shares her incredible journey from caring for her great aunt with dementia to becoming a leading elder law expert. Get ready to learn from Valerie’s experiences in implementing growth strategies for attorneys and discover how to build a successful practice and an even better life.

In our conversation, we uncover the importance of creating an efficient team to maximize growth and minimize stress. We discuss why lawyers often become the bottlenecks for growth. We highlight the value of hiring high-performing team members. Empowering your team to complete tasks is essential for success. We delve into onboarding and training, which are key for building a strong team. Building trust within your team is also crucial for success. Allowing your team to make mistakes can lead to growth and success.

Valerie also shares her insights on the significance of transparency and accountability in virtual law practices. We explore the need to create an online office environment where everyone can see their colleagues’ work and set clear expectations and responsibilities for each team member. Don’t miss our discussion on the power of daily huddles, promoting a culture of accountability, and coaching each other toward the core objectives of your practice.



Inside This Episode

  • Lessons From a CEO for Lawyers
  • 10 Valuable Lessons for Lawyers
  • Team Growth in Law Practice
  • Accountability in Law Firms
  • Comfortable in Misery

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Steve Riley

Steve Riley

Shareholder, Practice Advisor, & Attorney Steve Riley has coached attorneys for more than 20 years. His one-on-one coaching focuses on a limited number of top producing attorneys committed to taking their practices to new levels of excellence, profit, and personal success. He also presents at group coaching workshops around the country for individual law firms, state bar associations, and other legal organizations. READ MY FULL BIO
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