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The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill

454. AMMA - How To Handle People Who Want More Money From You

The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill · 2026-04-16 · 20 min

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Money issues at work rarely stay just about money, and the way you respond sets the standard for everything that follows. In this episode of The Game Changing Attorney Podcast , Michael and Jessica Mogill tackle three money-related questions that even experienced leaders can struggle with. They unpack how to support an employee who is struggling financially without becoming a long-term solution to a personal problem. Michael also shares how to think about investing in your team and operations when your instinct is to stay frugal, plus how to respond when a strong performer keeps pushing for raises. Here's what you'll learn: Why solving an employee’s money problems for them can backfire, and what support to offer instead How to invest in your team without compromising long-term stability, payroll confidence, or future growth How to handle “market rate” raises pressure by creating milestone-based compensation paths and explaining the economics clearly If money is creating tension in your firm, this episode gives you a clearer way to lead. - 02:15 - Michael and Jessica kick things off with a quick reminder that leadership is often about doing the work you do not feel like doing.

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