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Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus

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What if you could hang out with successful small and solo law firm attorneys, ask them about their successes and failures, their business strategies and mindset habits; then take an insight or two to guide your own growth in your practice? That’s what we do each week on Great Practice. Great Life. Hosted by Steve Riley –– former trial attorney and lawyer coach for more than 20 years –– every episode is an in-depth look at how to work less while maintaining high client service standards, reduce your stress levels while growing your income, and find time to make changes when you are time-starved. The goal is to provide strategies to help you balance your lives and grow your practice.2022 Desarrollo Personal Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Éxito Personal
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  • How to Lead with Purpose Under Pressure with Susan Drumm | Ep. 149

    How to Lead with Purpose Under Pressure with Susan Drumm | Ep. 149
    Sep 15 2025
    On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley welcomes Susan Drumm—a Harvard-trained lawyer, bestselling author of The Leader’s Playlist, and leadership advisor whose path from law to acting to consulting shaped her approach to leadership. Susan shows how to lead with purpose by connecting music, neuroscience, and personal growth. Her eclectic career taught her the power of reinvention. Today she helps leaders uncover blind spots, disrupt limiting patterns, and embrace cognitive diversity, enabling purposeful leadership in business and life. Susan shares how music can shift emotional states, rewire the brain, and help leaders stay grounded in high-pressure moments such as client meetings or trials. She explains why processing negative emotions is essential and how reframing them—using tools like music—can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Listeners will hear vivid stories, like how Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic helped her release resentment and reclaim her confidence. You’ll also learn how her use of the Enneagram can help uncover leadership “superpowers” and strengthen team dynamics. This conversation is a fresh reminder that true leadership is more than strategy. It’s about how you show up, connect with others, and lead with purpose every day. In this episode, you will hear: Susan Drumm’s unique journey from law to leadership advising, integrating music and neuroscience Importance of pattern recognition and cognitive diversity in enhancing leadership and team dynamics Music as a transformative tool for shifting emotional states and breaking free from negative patterns Creating empowering playlists to promote emotional resilience and personal growth Leveraging tools like the Enneagram to identify blind spots and improve decision-making Using music to consciously foster freedom, connection, and playfulness in leadership Advice and resources for using music to enhance leadership skills and personal development Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ Supporting Resources: Subscribe to the Atticus Newsletter: atticusadvantage.com/newsletterSusan Drumm: susandrumm.comMeritage Leadership Development: meritageleadership.comThe Enlightened Executive Podcast: susandrumm.com/podcastLeadership Superpower & Roadblock Assessment (Free Quiz on SusanDrumm.com): meritageleadership.com/quizThe Leader’s Playlist Masterclass: susandrumm.com/masterclassSusan’s Enneagram Applied Program: susandrumm.kartra.com/page/Join-EnneagramApplied *get 20% off Susan’s Enneagram Applied course with code 20OFFEASusan’s social media platforms: x.com/DrummLeadershipwww.instagram.com/drummleadershipwww.linkedin.com/in/susan-drumm-bb09732www.facebook.com/drummleadershipwww.youtube.com/@susandrumm Benson Boone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP2eiap41o8The Summit: atticussummit.com Music moves brain to pay attention, Stanford study https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2007/07/music-moves-brain-to-pay-attention-stanford-study-finds Music doesn’t just evoke memories — it can also change how we remember the past: study https://nypost.com/2024/12/22/lifestyle/music-can-change-how-we-remember-the-past-psychology-researcher-says/ Music’s power over our brains https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/news-music-power The effects of music on brain plasticity https://myneuronews.com/2025/04/27/the-effects-of-music-on-brain-plasticity/ Listening to music lights up the whole brain https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111205081731.htm If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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  • The Leadership Lesson Every Lawyer Needs to Hear with Patrick McLain | Ep. 148

    The Leadership Lesson Every Lawyer Needs to Hear with Patrick McLain | Ep. 148
    Sep 8 2025

    On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with attorney and former Marine Corps officer Patrick McLain to share the leadership lesson lawyers need most today. Patrick’s path took him from serving as a Marine JAG officer and military judge to building a successful criminal defense practice. Along the way, he discovered that the same principles that carried him through combat zones could also guide him in the courtroom and in leadership.

    Patrick talks about the challenges of transitioning from military life to private practice, and how niching down in criminal defense allowed him to build a firm with purpose and clarity. He also shares how embracing innovation, empowering his team, and leaning into the human side of advocacy helped him create a practice that thrives in today’s legal world.

    Yet, the most surprising leadership lesson lawyers need to hear comes at the end of his story. Despite his military background and commanding presence, Patrick reveals that the greatest insight he has learned is love. Leading with compassion, for clients, colleagues, and community, not only defines his approach to law but also shapes the legacy he wants to leave behind.

    This conversation is both practical and deeply human. It’s a reminder that while systems and strategies matter, the leadership lesson lawyers need is to show up with courage, empathy, and love.

    In this episode, you will hear:

    • Patrick McLain’s transition from Marine Corps officer to a successful law practice owner
    • The impact of military discipline and leadership on legal practice
    • Balancing family life and a demanding legal career
    • Importance of niching and creating a practice aligned with personal values
    • Mentoring young advocates and fostering the next generation
    • Utilizing technology to enhance efficiency and client interaction
    • Financial prudence, structured systems, and growth strategies in law firm management

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    Supporting Resources:

    • Patrick J. McLain https://www.patrickjmclain.com/our-team/patrick-j-mclain/
    • The Law Office of Patrick J. McLain https://www.patrickjmclain.com/
    • New Podcast Website https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/
    • Interested in Our Upcoming Trial Lawyers Group? https://atticusadvantage.com/contact-us/

    If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com.

    Episode Credits

    If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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  • Remembering My Father and the Lessons That Last with Steve Riley | Ep. 147

    Remembering My Father and the Lessons That Last with Steve Riley | Ep. 147
    Sep 1 2025
    In this deeply personal solo episode of Great Practice, Great Life, host Steve Riley opens his heart to honor the memory of his father, Donald C. Riley. What unfolds is not just a tribute, but a vulnerable reflection on the man who shaped him through stories, lessons, and quiet acts of courage. While growing up, Steve’s home was filled with fables told by his father. Yet these weren’t just stories. They were lessons that last. Donald’s career as an FBI agent gave him no shortage of experiences. However, it was his gift for storytelling that left the deepest impression. From the Jake Leg story to the tale of Pete Rose, his words carried wisdom, teaching Steve (and now all of us) what resilience, integrity, and perseverance really mean. As Steve reflects, we hear more than just anecdotes, we feel the weight of his father’s choices. Donald lived a life that constantly balanced risk with purpose. His bold run for sheriff, his dedicated career as a private investigator, and his unwavering commitment to family reveal a man who chose courage over comfort, time and time again. Because of that, his stories became lessons passed down from father to son and now shared with us. For Steve, these lessons aren’t abstract. Instead, they shaped how he leads, how he lives, and how he shows up for others. By sharing them, he invites us to do the same: to take risks, to embrace failure as a teacher, to cherish our relationships, to honor our commitments, and to build a life rooted in gratitude. This episode isn’t polished or distant. On the contrary, it’s real. It’s emotional. It’s an invitation to reflect on your own stories. Think of the people who’ve shaped you, and the legacy you want to leave. When you listen, you’ll discover timeless wisdom and you’ll be reminded to make today count. Ask yourself: What are you committed to? What are you grateful for today? In this episode, you will hear: Tribute to Donald C. Riley, a seasoned FBI agentStorytelling as a tool for imparting life lessons and shaping personal and professional growthPersonal anecdotes like the Jake leg story and Pete Rose narrative for teaching discipline and perseveranceLessons in courage, failure, and taking risks illustrated through Steve’s father’s career transitionsEmphasis on the impact of small, consistent actions and nurturing relationshipsLifelong learning and the influence of Dale Carnegie’s principles on his father’s life and family legacy Subscribe & Review Never miss an episode. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. ⭐Like what you hear? A quick review helps more people find the show.⭐ Supporting Resources: Donald Riley Obituary: obits.lohmanfuneralhomes.com/obituary/donald-rileySteve Riley, Shareholder, Practice Advisor, and Attorney: atticusadvantage.com/team/steve-rileyHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034Episode 124: A Deep Dive into How to Win Friends & Influence People: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/how-to-win-friends-influence-people-doug-burnettiMy Great Life Focus: atticusadvantage.com/books/my-great-life-focus If there’s a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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    48 m
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