ENCORE: The Structure of Flexibility

28/08/2025 21 min

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If you’ve ever told your staff, “I trust you, just get the work done,” only to find yourself dealing with missed deadlines, weird tension, or team members side-eying each other, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. I’ve been there. I thought being flexible would make me AND my team happier. And it did… until it didn’t.In this episode of Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor, I share what it really takes to create a flexible work environment that actually works. I also discuss what went wrong in my own firm when we grew from a tight-knit team to a full-blown business and how I had to rethink what flexibility meant if I wanted to keep my team happy and my business thriving.Listen now and learn:Why “just trust your people” doesn’t scaleHow structure actually gives you more freedomThe three questions to ask before changing any workplace policyWhat to do when someone’s taking advantage of flexibilityHow clear expectations and KPIs can save your sanity… and a lot more!Well then, what are you waiting for?Run, don’t walk, and listen to this episode now!Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00)Quick story time (05:36)Always communicate (11:34)Manage by metrics (14:04)Retain the right to revoke flexibility (16:39)Additional Resources:⚡ [Free Training] 5 steps to never stop growing:  https://lawfirmmentor.net/go/ ⭐ Connect with us on socials: Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LawFirmMentor/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/law_firm_mentor/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/law-firm-mentor-llc/ —Crushing Chaos With Law Firm Mentor is a podcast aimed to help lawyers and law firm owners scale their business, make more money, and escape the 60-hour week grind for a life they love. Follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss a thing!