John R. Kormanik
MISSION: RECLAIM THE LAW AS A NOBLE PROFESSION
MISSION: RECLAIM THE LAW AS A NOBLE PROFESSION

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The Gratitude Gap: How Elite Law Firm Leaders Balance Fulfillment and Ambition

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The Gratitude Gap: How Elite Law Firm Leaders Balance Fulfillment and Ambition

If you’ve built a successful firm but still feel the pull for more, you’re not alone. There’s a particular kind of tension that high-achieving attorneys feel—but rarely discuss:

I’m grateful for all I’ve built… so why do I still want more?

That quiet discomfort—the feeling that something’s missing even though everything “looks” right—is what I call The Gratitude Gap. It’s the internal conflict between contentment and desire, presence and progress, fulfillment and ambition. And if you don’t learn how to reconcile that tension, it doesn’t go away. It compounds.

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The Hidden Edge of Elite Leadership: Why Rest and Recovery Matter More Than You Think

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The Hidden Edge of Elite Leadership: Why Rest and Recovery Matter More Than You Think

The highest-performing leaders don’t just work harder; they work recover smarter. They know that rest and recovery aren’t signs of weakness but competitive advantages. In fact, what’s true for athletes is true for elite Managing Partners: Strategic recovery is what separates elite performers from those who plateau or burn out. Here’s how to do it…

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Master Your Energy, Not Your Time: A New Path to Productivity and Satisfaction

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Stop managing your time, start managing your energy. Sounds counterintuitive, right? Perhaps a bit woo woo? Trust me, this is a game-changer.

We’ve all been fed the myth of time management. A billion-dollar industry thrives on the idea that if we could just manage our time, we’d be more productive, more successful. But let me ask you, have you ever had one of those days where you were constantly busy, yet accomplished nothing meaningful? I’ve been there. Whether it was from my years practicing law, and running a successful firm, or more recently as an author, entrepreneur, and coach, I know the feeling. The truth is simple: If you end the day feeling drained and unsatisfied, you haven’t mastered your energy. That’s where your real power lies.