Slater Success Coaching

Name: Slater Success Coaching
Address: New York, NY, US
Telephone: +19174065236
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We work with C-suite leadership where strategic planning and succession planning converge to ensure sustainable growth.
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10/30/2026

Two Brooklyn pizza institutions. One opened in 1924. The other in 1939. And both are still part of Brooklyn's story!

Last weekend, Michael and I joined friends for an "old-timers' pizza tour" in Brooklyn.

Both men grew up in Brooklyn, near two longtime favorites: Totonno's and L&B Spumoni Gardens.

And of course, we had to visit both!

There was plenty of pizza, wonderful company, and so many memories.

As we were enjoying ourselves, I couldn't help thinking about all the generations of families, employees, and customers who have been part of these businesses.

And naturally, my business brain started thinking about what goes into keeping a business going for so many years.

Both businesses have experienced change and made decisions about growth.

Totonno's once had a Manhattan location around the corner from where Michael and I lived. We were so disappointed when it closed!

And when L&B opened its DUMBO location in 2024, we took our family to try it. We loved it!

Different chapters in the lives of two businesses that have been part of Brooklyn for generations.

For me, there's something wonderful about that.

The food matters, of course. But so do the memories, relationships, consistency, and care that bring people back.

And behind all of that are business decisions.

When to grow. Where to invest. What to preserve. And how to prepare the next generation to carry everything forward.

It's something I think about often when working with business owners.

Growth and succession aren't separate conversations. The decisions we make today shape what others will have the opportunity to build tomorrow.

We went out for pizza and a great evening with friends.

I came home thinking about the ingredients that create a lasting business legacy!

Do you have a favorite restaurant or family business that you've been returning to for years? What keeps you coming back?

10/29/2026

Have you ever noticed how differently people can carve the same kind of pumpkin?

Some keep it simple.

Some get creative.

Some try a completely different design or way of lighting it.

And everyone learns something along the way.

I've been thinking about that as we plan for 2027.

In business, we can look at the same challenge and discover very different possibilities depending on how we approach it.

That's why I believe creativity belongs in strategic planning.

Not every idea will work.

Not every experiment will turn out exactly as expected.

But the process can teach us something valuable.

What could your business learn by trying a different approach to something familiar?

10/28/2026

Delegating tasks isn't the same as developing leaders.

You can have a team that handles projects, meets deadlines, and keeps things moving.

But what happens when an important decision needs to be made?

Does everyone still come back to you?

Leadership development means giving people more than responsibilities.

It means giving them opportunities to make decisions, solve problems, and build confidence in their own judgment.

And yes, sometimes that means allowing them to make mistakes.

That's how we develop people who are truly ready to lead.

Read the full article here: https://slatersuccess.com/blog-posts/2026/10/19/take-responsibility-for-what-happens-next

Are you giving your team work to do—or opportunities to lead?

10/27/2026

Halloween has me thinking about pumpkins—and strategic planning!

I know, an interesting combination.

But think about it.

When we carve pumpkins, we can create something familiar, or we can get creative and try something completely unexpected.

Why shouldn't we approach our businesses with some of that same creativity?

As we look toward 2027, I want us to think about the ideas we haven't explored yet.

The opportunities that feel exciting.

The possibilities that make us a little nervous.

The goals that make us wonder, “Can we really do that?”

Sometimes those are exactly the conversations we need to have.

I'm not suggesting we throw caution to the wind.

I'm suggesting we give ourselves permission to think bigger and differently before deciding what's possible.

What's something you'd love to explore in your business next year, even if it feels a little scary?

10/26/2026

Sometimes the opportunities that could help our businesses grow are the ones that make us the most uncomfortable.

With Halloween approaching, I've been thinking about the things that feel a little scary in business.

The new idea we haven't explored.

The change we've been postponing.

The opportunity that feels bigger than what we've done before.

Fear is part of leadership.

But it doesn't have to determine our direction.

As we begin planning for 2027, it's worth asking whether we're making decisions based on thoughtful strategy or simply staying where we feel comfortable.

Listen to the latest episode of : https://slatersuccess.com/podcasts/

What's an opportunity you've been hesitant to explore in your business?

10/23/2026

What happens when a business grows, but its leadership structure stays the same?

It's a question I've spent a great deal of time discussing with business owners and leadership teams.

And it's particularly relevant in law firms.

I'm excited to share that I've been published in The Rainmaking Magazine!
My latest article, Law Firms Don't Struggle with Talent. They Struggle with Leadership Structure, explores a challenge I've seen across growing organizations.

You can have incredibly talented people, strong client relationships, and exciting opportunities ahead.

But if no one is clear about who makes decisions, who is accountable, or how leadership responsibilities are shared, moving forward becomes much harder than it needs to be.

In law firms, there's another important distinction.

Being a great attorney and being a great business leader require different skills.

And as firms grow or prepare for the next generation of leadership, that distinction becomes even more important.

I often encourage leaders to think about the business they're building, not simply the business they've always operated.

Because what worked five or ten years ago may not be what supports the next chapter.

Thank you to The Rainmaking Magazine for featuring my perspective!

You can read the full article here:
https://therainmakingmagazine.com/p/law-firms-don-t-struggle-with-talent-they-struggle-with-leadership-structure

When was the last time you evaluated whether your leadership structure still supports where your business is headed?

10/22/2026

Someone can be interested in your services without being ready to call you.

Caitlin Harrison encourages law firms to recognize that difference.

A person visiting your website might be gathering information.

They might be comparing options.

They might simply need more time.

Instead of giving them only one choice—book a consultation or leave—why not offer another way to connect?

A helpful downloadable resource or an opportunity to receive relevant information can begin a relationship without requiring an immediate commitment.

That approach isn't about adding complexity.

It's about meeting people where they are.

Are you giving potential clients a reason to stay connected before they're ready to work with you?

Listen to the latest episode of : https://slatersuccess.com/podcasts/

10/21/2026

Avoiding a difficult decision doesn't mean we're avoiding its consequences.

As leaders, there are conversations we'd sometimes rather postpone.

A performance issue.

A disagreement between team members.

A decision about the future of the business.

Especially when relationships are involved, it's easy to tell ourselves that perhaps the situation will resolve on its own.

But people notice what we address.

And they notice what we don't.

Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is simply have the conversation.

Read the full article here: https://slatersuccess.com/blog-posts/2026/10/11/leadership-reputation-is-built-on-big-moments

What conversation might become easier if you approached it sooner rather than later?

10/20/2026

I ask people two questions all the time.

What do you want?

Why do you want it?

They sound simple, but the answers can change everything about how we build our businesses.

I've always believed we should build businesses that fit the lives we want to live.

And our lives evolve.

There may be a time when rapid growth feels exciting and exactly right.

There may be another season when steady, consistent growth is what serves us best.

Neither is wrong.

What matters is understanding what you want at this stage of your life, rather than building something based on what someone else thinks success should look like.

The business that was right for you five years ago may need to look different today.

And that's okay.

If you asked yourself what you truly want right now, would your answer be different from a few years ago?

10/19/2026

Your best day and your worst day don't tell the whole story of your business.

I loved this perspective from my conversation with Caitlin Harrison.

Caitlin talks about looking at business progress through a rolling-average lens rather than reacting to every high and low.

She also shares the importance of not making big decisions on your very best or very worst day.

It's such a useful reminder.

We need to pay attention to our results, but we also need enough perspective to understand what those results actually mean.

A difficult week doesn't necessarily mean the strategy is wrong.

And a wonderful week doesn't mean there's nothing left to improve.

Listen to the latest episode of : https://slatersuccess.com/podcasts/

How do you stay grounded when business results fluctuate?

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