An interesting article in the Winter, 2011, issue of Rotman Magazine featured “win factors” for business leaders. I realized that most of these attributes could be adapted and applied to the management of orthodontic practices. I call them the Winner’s Mindset, and they are:

1. Self-Awareness
2. Motivation
3. Focus
4. Emotional Balance
5. Resilience
6. Adaptability

As we discuss these, you’ll see that they are also the attributes of an effective leader and the keys to creating a highly successful ortho practice.