A GREAT Habit for a Great Life: The Podcast Takeover with Valerie Peterson | Ep 066

On this episode of Great Practice, Great Life, crack the code to a richer personal and professional life as Steve teams up with Valerie Peterson, CEO of Atticus, to explore the impact of the "GREAT" habit. Developed over two decades and shared in workshops, this simple yet profound practice can enhance presence, improve relationships, and spur growth. With wit and wisdom, we delve into how this habit can revolutionize your daily interactions and set you on a path toward a Great Practice and Great Life. We break down the acronym GREAT—Gratitude, Respect, Enamored, Appreciate, and Treasure—and its power to sow positivity in all facets of life. We also share personal stories, including a lighthearted take on dishwasher loading quirks informed by DISC profiles, to demonstrate the far-reaching effects of understanding and harnessing our natural tendencies. This episode isn't just about personal development; it's about cultivating connections that matter. Rounding out the conversation, Steve expresses deep appreciation for Valerie's exceptional guidance through the podcast while we reveal the importance of building upon personal growth within our professional spheres. Tune in to see how establishing excellent habits can impact your life and those around you. In this episode, you will hear: The "GREAT" habit, developed over 20 years to enhance personal presence and relationships The GREAT acronym stands for Gratitude, Respect, Enamored, Appreciate, and Treasure and aims to foster positivity DISC profile quirks that highlight GREAT's effectiveness in understanding and improving interactions The compound effect of small, consistent changes and the importance of communication skills Leveraging personal strengths in relationships and using tools like DISC profiles for a better understanding The shared mission of supporting lawyers in personal and professional growth 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 [email protected]. Supporting Resources: Valerie Peterson: Chief Executive Officer of Atticus: atticusadvantage.com/team/valerie-peterson/  Get $500 off your Our Great Life Couples Workshop registration with promo code Podcast500: atticusadvantage.com/workshops/our-great-life-couples-workshop/  Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 031: 10 Things I Learned as a CEO That I Wish I'd Known as a Lawyer with Valerie Peterson: Part 1: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/10-things-i-learned-as-a-ceo-that-i-wish-id-known-as-a-lawyer-with-valerie-peterson-part-1/  Great Practice. Great Life. by Atticus – 032: 10 Things I Learned as a CEO That I Wish I'd Known as a Lawyer with Valerie Peterson: Part 2: atticusadvantage.com/podcast/10-things-i-learned-as-a-ceo-that-i-wish-id-known-as-a-lawyer-with-valerie-peterson-part-2/  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: //a.co/d/1QPLCb0 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg: a.co/d/5gFXeLl Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear a.co/d/06LrRy6 Beyond Freedom and Dignity by B.F. Skinner: a.co/d/aQjkHtt The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort to Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter: a.co/d/dsSwZbP Curious about growing your own practice without burning out? Contact Atticus to see whether our law firm coaching can help you strengthen attorney success, refine your law firm business strategy, and build a practice that actually supports your life. This podcast for lawyers is part of our broader legal podcast library, offering practical insights on how to grow a law firm through stronger law firm leadership, law firm pricing and management, smarter marketing, intentional hiring, efficient operations, healthy law firm culture, and sustainable profitability, all while addressing law firm burnout and the realities of modern practice. You can also sign up for our newsletter to get practical insights on how to grow a law firm: from law firm leadership and management to marketing, hiring, operations, culture, and profitability, so you can build a Great Practice and a Great Life.