413. AMMA — How to Lead When You Feel Like a Fraud

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

What do you do when there’s no one to turn to and every decision rests on you?

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill answer raw, real questions from law firm owners navigating isolation, leadership doubts, and the pressure to stay strong when everything feels uncertain. From managing tough team decisions to questioning your purpose as a business owner, Michael shares why staying in the arena, even when you’re tired, scared, or second-guessing yourself, is the mark of true leadership.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to make hard calls when you have no one to confide in
• Why every leader questions their purpose and how to push through the low points
• What it takes to build a trusted community that keeps you grounded and growing

When the weight of leadership feels heaviest, that’s when you prove you’re built for it.

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06:28 – Jessica reads a listener question about making hard decisions without anyone to confide in.

06:57 – Michael discusses isolation in leadership and why the Crisp Community exists to combat it.

10:12 – Michael uses a Reddit story and triathlon training as a metaphor for consistency and identity in leadership.

10:54 – Michael describes the moments every entrepreneur questions whether they’re cut out for this.

14:13 – Michael breaks down why knowledge only becomes power when paired with behavioral change.

15:19 – Michael explains why struggle is part of the journey and how adversity builds the next level of leadership.

16:44 – Michael opens up about decision fatigue and the importance of trusting your team.

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Links & Resources:

• The Game Changers Summit
• Steve Jobs
• Tim Cook

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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.

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