Lawyers are trained to a very high standard in the intricacies of the law. Many have a focus on clients and a focus on service that sets them apart. However, in many firms, very little time and few resources are dedicated to developing business and people skills.

Almost anyone can manage a practice and team of well-motivated professionals when the economy is healthy. Perhaps that is an overstatement; but, certainly in prosperous times, practices can easily grow despite being poorly managed.