502. AMMA — How to Protect Your Law Firm From the Wrong Executive Hires

A polished interview, a stack of glowing references, and an impressive resume can still land you the wrong leader for your firm.

In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast, Michael and Jessica Mogill dig into why leadership hires and promotions so often go wrong. From the star litigator who wants the corner office to the polished executive who interviews beautifully and then underdelivers once they're in the seat, they trace the gap between performing well and leading well. This episode is a practical playbook for testing competency before you hand someone your team.

Here's what you'll learn:

Why your best performer might be the wrong pick to lead your team

How to test a candidate's leadership skills before you commit to the hire

What actually separates a great interview from real competency

Your next leadership decision is too expensive to leave to a good interview alone.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:27) New Gadgets Worth Watching This Season

(00:06:27) Going Analog: The Tin Can Phone

(00:08:57) When Your Top Performer Backfires

(00:14:23) Why Big-Firm Hires Don't Always Fit