Don’t try to be the “winner” all the time. When the team is brainstorming to solve a problem, by all means put your best thinking forward… but don’t become overly protective of your own ideas. Be open-minded. If someone else has a better idea than yours, be the first to say so. If someone changes your mind about something, acknowledge it. Actions like these will help eliminate any unproductive personal competitiveness.

Hear what Dr. Levin has to say at the ADA. He’ll be speaking at BIG Idea: Small Group Practice… a special day-long conference on Oct. 19, preceding the ADA annual meeting in Denver. For details, click here.