401. AMMA — From Girl Dad to CEO: The Michael Mogill Playbook

What if the keys to becoming a better CEO were hiding in the way you show up as a father? In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill shift from strategy to storytelling and get personal. From showing up as mystery readers in their daughter’s classroom to rewatching KPop Demon Hunters on repeat, Michael shares how fatherhood has shaped his values, his leadership, and the legacy he wants to leave. He also talks about the video games that shaped his mindset and reveals the surprising ways he uses AI in his personal life to improve his health, habits, and decision-making. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why choosing presence over productivity can create more impact in the long run What Michael’s favorite video games say about how he thinks, leads, and solves problems How AI helps him stay sharp, build better routines, and prepare for his next triathlon A straightforward look at how Michael approaches parenting, hobbies, and personal development. ---- 01:45 – Why reading to a first-grade class was more nerve-wracking than speaking at a Summit 03:37 – The books Michael and Jessica chose, and what they taught the kids about mindset and choices 04:27 – Why being a mystery reader matters more than missing a meeting 06:03 – What Michael has learned from being a girl dad 12:22 – Michael’s top video games of all time and what they reveal about how he thinks 19:54 – Why hobbies like gaming are critical for high performers 20:15 – How Michael uses AI to improve decisions, habits, and health 24:45 – The key ingredient that makes AI actually valuable in your personal life Links & Resources: The Power to Choose Amelia Bedelia American Kingpin by Nick Bilton The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow The Road by Cormac McCarthy Video Games Chrono Trigger The Last of Us Half-Life Cyberpunk 2077 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Red Dead Redemption 2 Death Stranding 2 Expedition 33 Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Ghost of Tsushima 2 Call of Duty TV & Film Mr. Robot Children of Men The Road (film adaptation) Blade Runner AI Tools & Technology ChatGPT (OpenAI) Gemini (Google) Grok (xAI) Claude (Anthropic) ---- Do you love this podcast and want to see more game changing content? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. ---- Past guests on The Game Changing Attorney Podcast include David Goggins, John Morgan, Alex Hormozi, Randi McGinn, Kim Scott, Chris Voss, Kevin O’Leary, Laura Wasser, John Maxwell, Mark Lanier, Robert Greene, and many more. ---- If you enjoyed this episode, you may also like: 394. How to Grow Without Losing Culture (Or Your Sanity) with Varghese Summersett 389. AMMA — Stop Fixing $5 Problems and Start Solving $1M Ones 332. Cliff Bleszinski — What the Legal Industry Can Learn From the Gaming Industry