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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Make a delegation list today.
Make a delegation list today. Delegation almost always leads to increased practice production and income. Start by making a list today and add to it over the next few weeks as you recognize more and …
Success today is no guarantee of success tomorrow.
Success today is no guarantee of success tomorrow. There are many successful dental practices that occasionally fall off in performance and then struggle to get back to where they were. The same …
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You can change people’s attitudes.
You can change people’s attitudes. Despite what you may have heard, you can change team members’ attitudes with excellent leadership. Start by evaluating how you want the team to behave and focus on …
Make sure your team follows the systems.
Make sure your team follows the systems. Like any superstar sports team, you cannot continue to win if the team doesn’t follow the playbook or plan. Proven step-by-step systems are the playbook of a …
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Does your practice have any humor?
Does your practice have any humor? When was the last time you and your team members had a good laugh? Humor is one of the key attributes of creating a positive environment. …
Does your practice have a real team?
Does your practice have a real team? A real team is not simply a collection of individuals who can do a great job. A real team acts in unison, is very supportive, and enjoys working together. …
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Build a practice of absolute accountability.
Build a practice of absolute accountability. If you could do one thing right now to improve your practice it should be to insist that everyone on the team be accountable. The simple formula is that if …
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Leadership means leading.
Leadership means leading. There’s no such thing as passive leadership. Leadership means knowing where you are going, communicating it to the team, and making sure you keep moving in that direction. …
If you’re angry, use it to get focused.
If you’re angry, use it to get focused. Anger can actually be a positive emotion if, and only if, you use it to become focused. Why are you angry and what do you need to do to improve the situation …
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