EP064: Law Firm Leadership & Culture with Bills Biggs

“Love your team, love your people, and demand high performance,” a motto that leadership expert, Bill Biggs, stands by. In this episode, join host Jay Berkowitz for an action-packed conversation with special guest, Bill Biggs, as they discuss strategies for increasing case value through organizational design. Uncover the secret formula to assembling the perfect team, including the strategy Bill used to grow a law firm’s revenue an astonishing twelve-fold in just ten years. A renowned speaker at prestigious events like the Great Legal Marketing Summit and host of the Vista Law Firm Leadership Summit, Bill touches on the five essential components of organizational design that your company’s growth should rely on. You won’t want to miss this, tune in today!

Timestamps:

• 1:47 - Speaking at the Great Legal Marketing Summit and hosting the Vista Law firm Leadership Summit
• 3:55 - Increasing case value through attorney talent and reputation
• 7:35 - The importance of maintaining attorney-client contact
• 10:03 - Hiring and team-building strategies for success: “Love your team, love your people, and demand high performance.” 
• 11:23 - The secret formula to hiring the best team 
• 16:06 - Emotional and relational connections for committed employees
• 17:59 - Being a true believer in your clients 
• 19:30 - Fighting for You: A case study on Stephen Schwartzapfel
• 20:21 - Ownership mentality and defining culture in organizational design
• 24:37 - Using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) to develop your org chart
• 28:24 - Selecting the right people for the right processes using standard operating procedures
• 30:15 - Leadership development and a company growth plan–what you need to know
• 34:47 - Knowledgeable experts: John Maxwell, Simon Sinek, amd Jim Collins
• 35:24 - Business planning and maintenance: Andy Bailey and Verne Harnish
• 38:49 - Don’t be a ‘country club attorney’!
• 41:42 - The 3 beliefs: purpose, each other, and clients
• 42:05 - Getting to know Bill Biggs on a personal level
• 43:36 - Personal productivity tools: Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Apple Airtags
• 45:39 - Podcast recommendations from a leadership expert

Mentioned Resources:

• Leadership resources:
• Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
• Eight Steps of Leadership: An online course by John Maxwell
• Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• Radical Cantor by Kim Scott
• Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, et al.
• Podcast recommendations:
• Charlie Man 
• The Earley Show with Attorney Chris Earley
• Jocko Podcast with Jocko Willink
• The Joe Rogan Experience with Joe Rogan
• Contact Bill at [email protected], or by phone at 979-219-1404
• Follow Bill Biggs on LinkedIn
• Connect with Ten Golden Rules on LinkedIn
• Follow Ten Golden Rules on Facebook
• Connect with Jay Berkowitz on LinkedIn

About Bill Biggs:

A sought-after motivator and leadership consultant, Bill Biggs is the Chief Team and culture Officer for Pond Lehocky Giorano; President of Biggs & Associates; Special Consultant to Walter Clark Legal Group and Price Benowitz; and Leadership Strategist at Vista Consulting. As one of the nation’s most innovative thinkers in law firm leadership, Bill uses a unique perspective on culture to inspire and multiply leaders, reshaping firms across the country. And it doesn’t end there! Bill is the founder of the Law Firm Leadership Summit and the host of the ‘Transforming The Culture of Law’ podcast.

About Jay Berkowitz:

Jay Berkowitz is a digital marketing strategist with decades of experience in the industry. As the CEO of Ten Golden Rules, he has helped countless law firms and businesses harness the power of the internet to achieve remarkable growth and visibility. Jay is also a renowned keynote speaker and author, sharing his expertise at various industry events and in publications worldwide.

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