Leadership is like exercise. If you exercise regularly and then quit, you will get out of shape. The same is true for leadership. You have to work at it every day to stay sharp and become a great …
Don’t ignore your intuition.
Don’t ignore your intuition. Many pediatric dentists told us they thought they should have taken a certain course of action in their practice; however, they did not pull the trigger and later …
If you’re going to add a new service…
If you’re going to add a new service…New services are a fantastic way to increase practice production. Don’t play it out, have a strategy and follow through. …
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Bring focus to your continuing education.
Bring focus to your continuing education. Instead of attending random programs that are being offered in your area, be proactive and decide what you need to learn. Each year you should have a focus …
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Buyer beware.
Buyer beware. Be careful when you read something about a professional development program that promises the sun, the moon, and the stars. Very few programs solve all of your problems. Make sure you …
What has inspired you lately?
What has inspired you lately? There are many people who can inspire you, but, sometimes, you must inspire yourself. What book, documentary, podcast, or other tools and media inspire you and make you …
Don’t overthink it.
Don’t overthink it. If you have to think extremely hard and procrastinate on a specific decision, it might be an indication that this is not the best choice for you, at least at this time. …
What is your production strategic plan?
What is your production strategic plan? Some practices set goals and a few even have strategic plans, but very few ever think about formulating a production strategic plan on how to keep production …
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Keep up with technology.
Keep up with technology. We are not suggesting you buy everything new, but keeping up with technology will allow you to know what will benefit your individual practice at the highest level. Do a …
Running late throws off the team.
Running late throws off the team. Running late is more than just an inconvenience. It throws off the team and leaves them unsure about how to perform throughout the day. …
Ask for feedback.
Ask for feedback. Ask parents, team members, and other doctors for feedback about your practice performance. If you don’t get feedback, you’ll have no idea how to improve. …
Meet with a new hire weekly.
Meet with a new hire weekly. For the first six weeks, let the new hire know you’ll have a 10-minute meeting with them each week just to check in. It is not a performance review or improvement …
