Podcast S2 Ep2: Gerry Riskin

In this extended podcast, co-founding Partner of Edge International, Gerry Riskin, talks to me about his reflections on 40 years leading and advising leaders of professional firms. Recording this podcast with Gerry was a treat. He's one of the most generous and positive people. We cover a lot of territory in this podcast, from what makes a great managing partner (spoiler alert: courage), to advice for new managing partners, to change management, partner evaluation, dispersed teams and knowledge management (specifically one of our pet topics: after action reviews). Gerry also reflects on his own journey, from his desire at an early age to be a lawyer, his passion for business management and the profound influence of David Maister on his life. (Full transcript below).

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About our Guest

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Gerry Riskin, B. Com, LLB, P. Admin, is an internationally recognized lawyer, author and management consultant and a founder of Edge International.

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A graduate of commerce as well as law, he began practicing in 1973 and was Managing Partner of a law firm in Canada and Hong Kong. Gerry co-founded Edge International in 1983 and turned to full time consulting in 1989.

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Gerry is author of The Successful Lawyer, Creating the Marketing Mindset, Herding Cats and beyond KNOWING.

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Apart from being a prolific speaker to legal associations and law firm networks globally, as well as frequently conducting workshops, retreats and seminars, Gerry engages in:

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• counseling law firm leaders on
• structure and management of their law firms
• marketing and client development
• recruiting and developing talent;
• creating and implementing competitive strategies;
• performing law firm cultural assessments;
• providing skills training in leadership and client relations; and
• coaching on effective management and building books of business

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Gerry focuses on implementation and execution with which many excellent law firms struggle. He has served hundreds of clients from small boutiques to mega firms.

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As an authority on developing trends that impact the profession, Gerry habitually disseminates such information as well as potential reactions, including the impact of a pandemic and the resulting need to prepare for and effectively work virtually.

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Gerry is still a Canadian but has resided on the Caribbean Island of Anguilla, British West Indies for the past 25 years.

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About Performance Leader

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Performance Leader helps your firm build a culture that engages, develops and rewards your partners and employees. Our market leading software is used by some of the world's leading professional firms.

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To learn more, talk to us or book a demo with our consulting & software team.

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