In this heartfelt and powerful episode, Greg Lois shares why he created this podcast series: to help future law firm leaders avoid the mistakes he made and to guide them in building a stronger, more resilient organization.
Greg outlines three transformative strategies for anyone aspiring to lead in the legal profession or beyond:
- The Community of One – Self-education through books and podcasts that shape your mindset.
- The Power of Peer Groups – Joining intentional communities like Atticus, The Gavel, and C12 that challenge and support leadership growth.
- Faith, Service & Stewardship – Grounding leadership in purpose and values that reach beyond profitability.
Books & Podcasts Mentioned
Books
- The Motive – Patrick Lencioni
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team – Patrick Lencioni
- The 6 Types of Working Genius – Patrick Lencioni
- Good to Great – Jim Collins
- Clockwork – Mike Michalowicz
- Profit First – Mike Michalowicz
- Elevate – Tommy Mello
- The E-Myth Revisited – Michael E. Gerber
Podcasts
- At the Table with Patrick Lencioni
- Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
- Business Wars (Wondery)
- Founders Podcast by David Senra
- How I Built This with Guy Raz
- Great Practice, Great Life by Steve Riley (Atticus)
- The Home Service Expert with Tommy Mello
Leadership Communities Referenced
- Atticus – Coaching for Lawyers
- The Gavel National Defense Network
- C12 Group – Christian CEO Roundtables (Search YouTube for: C12 Monthly Video)
What is “Running the Defense”?
“Running the Defense” is a podcast about transitioning from lawyer to business owner where we talk about the fundamentals of running a law firm as a business, leadership and team building, creating a differentiated service in a crowded market, and succession.
Host Greg Lois brings unparalleled subject-matter authority and real-world firm leadership experience. His voice resonates with ambitious insurance defense lawyers and emerging firm leaders—making him the perfect guide for a podcast dedicated to building, scaling, and leading the successful defense firm.