Unlocking Our Potential
We are often asked to consider what we are capable of achieving. And inspirational stories encourage us to look beyond our perceived barriers to reach the “next level.” But do we really… Continue On +
Tongue Piercing Leads to Innovation
Dentists and teams understandably express concern when they see patients with tongue piercings. And parents sometimes view tongue piercings as a show of rebellion. But did you know that tongue piercings are… Continue On +
The Willpower to Succeed
Could a written plan of action help you recover faster from surgery? Could it help you complete a task you find difficult? Research suggests it can. In the early 1990’s, a British… Continue On +
Life Lessons From The Real Indiana Jones
What is it that separates the normal, more common, human beings from those who excel and go down in history as someone unique or exceptional? Certainly there are many of us that… Continue On +
Bet on your Staff
After you expend the time and resources to hire someone, how do develop your new team member to ensure she/he meets your expectations? Just because a new hire has experience doesn’t mean… Continue On +
When Values Become Roadblocks
Have you ever considered if the values you instill in your team ever create roadblocks? For example, at the now-defunct and infamous WorldCom, management instilled the value of optimism at all times. … Continue On +
Forgiveness
What is forgiveness? Look no further than a bumper sticker to find a fitting definition. “Forgiveness is giving up all hope for a better past.” Imagine how much time we would save… Continue On +
Innovation is the Catalyst for Solving Big Issues
Big problems often call for innovative ideas. This is especially true when your task is to fight malnutrition. Howarth Bouis, an economist at the International Food Policy Research Institute, was determined to… Continue On +
Have Your Eyes Open for Talent
When is a good time to start recruiting for the next opening in your practice? It might surprise you to learn that right now is the ideal time, even if your current… Continue On +
You Speak English and Body Language
When people work on improving communication skills, they naturally focus on what they are trying to say. What’s even more important, thought, is how you say it. The entertainer Mae West once… Continue On +
How Open Are You to New Ideas?
How open-minded are you to new ideas? Charles Kettering, the American engineer who invented the electric starter, once said, “People are very open-minded about new things—as long as they are exactly like… Continue On +
3 Traits of Successful Leadership
During a recent meeting with a dentist, we reviewed notable improvements in a variety of practice performance measures, and we discussed how his financials looked so much healthier than the year before. … Continue On +