Most lawyers feel like they have to be the superhero, but what if taking off the cape is what actually makes you a stronger leader?
In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Craig Ritchie, a family law attorney and pastor, for a conversation about leadership, delegation, and the danger of the “superhero” mindset.
Craig shares how learning to lead with more vulnerability, trust, and grace changed the way he serves clients, works with his team, and manages the demands of a full life. Along the way, he offers practical insight into the structures that make his practice work, including his surgical team model, a four day workweek, top-of-market pricing, and a smarter approach to referrals.
This episode is both deeply human and highly practical. If you have ever felt stretched too thin, overly relied on, or stuck carrying too much in your firm, Craig’s perspective will challenge the way you think about leadership and show you a more sustainable path forward.
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Inside This Episode
- Leading with vulnerability and authenticity while maintaining authority as an attorney
- Balancing a full family law practice with a pastoral role
- Building a surgical team model to protect the lead attorney’s time
- Compressing a thriving practice into a four-day work week
- Pricing at the top of the market and overcoming the fear of charging what you’re worth
- Asking for referrals the right way, including the secondary referral source most lawyers miss
- Extending grace to clients, staff, opposing counsel, and yourself
