What new book have you read lately? Reading books on topics such as business, self-improvement, or customer service can help to bring great new ideas to your practice. …
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Compliment team members on their positive attitudes.
Compliment team members on their positive attitudes. Most practices have team members who display positive attitudes every day. Take time to compliment them on this and comment on how wonderful it …
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What action did you take today?
What action did you take today? Did you take an action today that moves you toward your vision? Your vision is where you want to be in five years, and your action is how you get there. …
Don’t let a superstar drive out other team members.
Don’t let a superstar drive out other team members. One syndrome we periodically see is a superstar staff member with a less-than-optimal personality. Although this individual may be fantastic, if you …
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Technology does not replace human interaction.
Technology does not replace human interaction. It is wonderful to have advanced technology that makes the practice more efficient; however, technology alone will not replace positive relationships …
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Great leaders let people know where they stand.
Great leaders let people know where they stand. Just like any sports coach, a great leader lets everyone know where they stand. Don’t hold back and be as honest as possible with the person asking the …
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If you’re not hitting your goals, figure out why.
If you’re not hitting your goals, figure out why. The best way to evaluate why you’re missing your goals is to look at your systems. In most cases, the quality of the systems will determine whether or …
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Opportunities are all around you.
Opportunities are all around you. The best way to find opportunities is to ask other dentists what they are doing, what they like doing, and what is helping them to improve their practices. …
You can’t hit a target if you don’t have one.
You can’t hit a target if you don’t have one. Every practice should have specific targets and goals that they set each year. If you don’t have goals, then you really don’t know what you were trying to …
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Stop talking and start doing.
Stop talking and start doing. It’s great to have ideas for your practice and talk about them. However, it is more important to go and do the things you were talking about if they are truly great …
The same thing every time, every day.
The same thing every time, every day. One of the keys to success for a world-class practice is to know what rituals or habits or tasks need to be repeated the same way at the same time every day. …
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Would you like to be a Level 4 Leader?
Would you like to be a Level 4 Leader? Level 4 Leaders have designed their practice operations to allow them to simply show up for work, treat patients, and go home. This is not a fantasy and can …
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