Be proud of your longevity. If you have had a surgical practice for many years, you should be proud of that as an accomplishment. Remaining with a practice, continuing to contribute, and having a …
Why is change so hard?
Why is change so hard? When you actually understand resistance to change, you begin to realize it is as natural as all human nature. If people feel that what they are doing today is safer than the …
If it isn’t working, change something.
If it isn’t working, change something. Sometimes you know that something is very wrong, and it is holding you back, but you don’t know what to do about it. This isn’t exactly procrastination, but it’s …
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Just pick one big thing.
Just pick one big thing. There’s an expression in the consulting world: “Don’t boil the ocean.“ It means don’t try to fix everything at once. We like the idea of having one major goal every year above …
Be Michael Jordan.
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 In almost every case of a practice not growing, it is due to the outdated systems holding the practice back.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 …
The referring doctor is always right.
The referring doctor is always right. Some of you don’t believe this, but it is the best attitude to take. A great referring practice sends many patients, and if anything is not the way they would …
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How many touch points do you need?
How many touch points do you need? The number of touch points (contacts with referring doctors) needs to increase in a more challenging economy. If you want to be a leader in your area and increase …
