Be Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan did not win every game, or every championship every year. Nor did he make excuses. He would get angry, focus, practice extra hard, or do whatever it took to be better …
If you’re not growing, check your systems.
If you’re not growing, check your systems. In almost every case of a practice not growing, it is due to the outdated systems holding the practice back. There will be several times in every career …
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Should you raise your fees?
Should you raise your fees? There are numerous other queries to answer before you can properly respond to this question. Are you struggling to keep up with inflation? Are your fees below a certain …
When was the last time you got angry?
When was the last time you got angry? Some people would say yesterday or about an hour ago. Anger is an emotion to pay attention to, but it can also be very debilitating. If you find yourself spending …
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How to enjoy life.
How to enjoy life. Oddly enough the best way to enjoy life is with less effort. Many dentists, like many businesspeople, become very intense about daily practice operations, new business …
Who’s in charge?
Who’s in charge? In Levin Group’s 30-year ongoing study, we found that in top performing practices everyone seems to be in charge. People know what to do, get it done, and pivot quickly without …
If the parent or patient isn’t talking…
If the parent or patient isn’t talking… Have you ever had a new patient consult where a parent or patient just stares at you? You already know you were losing them and, most likely, losing the case. …
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Assume it will be public.
Assume it will be public. One mistake many orthodontists and team members make is forgetting that anything, and we mean anything, can be posted on social media. Whether it’s true or untrue it can be …
Take a few deep breaths.
Take a few deep breaths. The American Dental Association recently reported that the number of dentists experiencing anxiety has increased significantly. Intentionally taking deep breaths throughout …
Are you affected by the economy?
Are you affected by the economy? Statistically we will all be affected by the economy regarding inflation in areas such as gas prices. However, regardless of the economy there are always many …
Do one thing to motivate yourself today.
Do one thing to motivate yourself today. Motivation is almost as important as air, water, and food. Too many people go day after day without motivation and if you can identify one way to motivate …
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What to ask after debonding.
What to ask after debonding. “Are you completely satisfied with the results?“ Many practices are afraid to ask this question because they think it encourages patients or parents to be critical. What …
