Growth sucks cash. Whenever you make a major investment in your practice, you’re probably going to have less available cash until that investment pays off. The key is to make the investment knowing …
If you want to build a great team, implement great systems.
If you want to build a great team, implement great systems. Systems are the foundation of building a great team. Without them, the team will never reach the performance levels and results that …
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Goal setting is not just aspirational.
Goal setting is not just aspirational. Goal setting is more than just a list of aspirations and should be directly tied to immediate steps that start making a difference. …
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Keep treatment explanations simple.
Keep treatment explanations simple. Parents tune out technical explanations because they are only interested in how treatment will affect them and what the benefits are. By keeping treatment …
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Fix it now.
Fix it now. You often know certain things about your practice are not running properly. Instead of waiting or procrastinating, the best course of action is to fix it now. …
Do you have a team member who hates their job?
Do you have a team member who hates their job? Some statistics indicate that many Americans hate their jobs. Creating a culture of positivity with positive feedback can help any team member to have a …
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You can’t do everything.
You can’t do everything. Stop convincing yourself that you are the only one who can do something. Many practices have outstanding team members who accepted delegation of all non-clinical activities. …
Take a break.
Take a break. It may sound funny to suggest taking a 10-minute break during the workday. It may even be frowned upon in your office. However, 10 minutes of sitting and relaxing can rejuvenate you to …
How to Build a Great Team Tip #5: Answer this question fast: What have you done to motivate your team in a big way in the last few days?
How to Build a Great Team Tip #5: Answer this question fast: What have you done to motivate your team in a big way in the last few days? If you cannot answer this question fast, then the answer is …
How to Build a Great Team Tip #4: Bring superior positive energy to work every day.
How to Build a Great Team Tip #4: Bring superior positive energy to work every day. Team members copy the doctor’s behavior and characteristics and if you want a great team, then you need to come to …
How to Build a Great Team Tip #3: Create a focus.
How to Build a Great Team Tip #3: Create a focus. When you create a focus, the entire will work toward achieving one specific goal or outcome. …
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How to Build a Great Team Tip #2: Become a powerful motivator.
How to Build a Great Team Tip #2: Become a powerful motivator. Most dentists don't view their role as a motivational force for the entire team, but that is a role that is worth pursuing. …
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