{"podcast":{"title":"Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus","slug":"great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428","podcast_index_feed_id":5602428,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/425417/rss","website_url":"https://atticusadvantage.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/4/6/6/7466381cfa7a69f3d959afa2a1bf1c87/great_practice_great_life_by_atticus_-_for_attorneys_-_cover_art.jpg","author":"Steve Riley","episode_count":194,"summary":"If you're a solo or small law firm owner who feels overworked, time-starved, or stuck at your current level, this podcast is for you. On Great Practice. Great Life.® you will hear from successful firm owners who have increased income, reduced stress, and built profitable, sustainable practices. Hosted by Steve Riley, a former trial attorney and law firm coach for more than 20 years, the show dives into real conversations about law firm growth, leadership, and profitability. You will learn how to grow a firm that runs smoothly, from marketing and hiring to operations and culture, so you are not the bottleneck in your own business. Each episode delivers practical, lawyer-specific strategies you can use right away to improve your law practice management, boost firm performance, and create more time for the life you actually want. Follow the show and start building your own great practice and great life. Popular topics include: * Attorney success & personal growth * How to grow a law firm sustainably * Law firm business strategy & leadership * Law firm culture, hiring, and team development * Law firm management, operations, and workflow design * Law firm marketing & client experience…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:18:24.444751+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428"},"episode":{"title":"Why Emotional Intelligence Helps Lawyers Make More Money with Rich Bracken | Ep 183","slug":"why-emotional-intelligence-helps-lawyers-make-more-money-with-rich-bracken-ep-183","published_at":"2026-05-11T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428/why-emotional-intelligence-helps-lawyers-make-more-money-with-rich-bracken-ep-183","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-practice-great-life-by-atticus-5602428","url":"https://83068fe0-94a1-48b4-a352-a45dd99afdc4.libsyn.com/183-why-emotional-intelligence-helps-lawyers-make-more-money-with-rich-bracken","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/83068fe0-94a1-48b4-a352-a45dd99afdc4/GP_Ep183_Master.mp3?dest-id=3539819","summary":"Most attorneys trust their intellect to carry them. Rich Bracken argues that's exactly where the biggest gap lives. In this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, Steve Riley sits down with Rich Bracken, a speaker and coach who works with high-pressure legal professionals on emotional intelligence, executive presence, and communication. After a serious panic attack in the office led to an ER visit, Rich was prescribed a book instead of medication. That moment changed how he operated and ultimately pivoted his entire career. Today, he brings those hard-earned tools directly into the legal world. The conversation gets practical fast. Rich breaks down the four core emotional intelligence skills, shows how to regulate yourself when a conversation turns tense, and shares one simple phrase that can instantly lower the temperature in any room. Attorneys get hired for their minds. Clients stay and refer for everything else. ___________ In this episode, you will hear: Why emotional intelligence drives revenue faster than most attorneys expect The four core EQ skills and why most attorneys overestimate theirs How to regulate your emotional response before it costs you trust Being the thermostat in a tense conversation, not the thermometer One phrase that lowers the temperature and moves things forward Why referability depends more on temperament than technical skill The EQ gap in the legal profession, and why law school won't fix it ___________ 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.⭐ If there's a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode, please email us at steve.riley@atticusadvantage.com . ___________ Supporting Resources: Rich Bracken http…","meta_description":"Most attorneys trust their intellect to carry them. 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