In order for businesses to run effectively it's imperative that systems in are place and that they are followed. In today's video we look at a fresh approach to finding the fun and creativity in what could be considered dull, boring, or even monotonous duties or tasks. Research consistently demonstrates that when team members are enjoying themselves work is Read More

There really are numbers everywhere! The big question today is, "which numbers have meaning or significance for you??" Whether it be the number of days you are in your dental practice, what your production is per hour, or what your collection percentage is averaging, numbers do influence our lives.  No time is better than the present to create intention Read More

Just this past week I spoke at a study club about how important is it to ask for help. First of all, nobody can do everything on their own all the time, and rather than building up resentment trying, it's best ask for help when you need it. Secondly, asking for help gives another person the opportunity to be helpful, and most of us LOVE being in service.  Read More

Most days we all seem to be fighting the same battles around the almighty clock and staying "on time" is no easy task. Yet, managing time effectively IS possible. There are many systems, behaviors, attitudes, and intentions that can all come together to provide a high level of predictability in your schedule IF you and your dental team are willing to work Read More

Imagine having one of your team members schedule an emergency meeting with you, only to find out that there is a huge problem...to the tune of $400,000 in a failed account receivable system. The worst part is that you had no idea that there was an issue!  Although well running systems in any business will not guarantee that there will never be problems, they Read More

We all have our favorite things that have particular meaning. Some of these things may be kept with us all the time, while others may be hiding in a drawer or lost among the chaos of our lives. What if there was great intention about what you surround yourself with? What if you allowed your brain to get off autopilot so that you could be highly selective Read More

In many cultures, philosophies, communities, and even families, there are traditions or guidelines in place that support relational healing.  In Judaism there is a ritual of atonement, in AA it's called "making amends", and in a wonderful book by the Arbinger Institute there is process defined as the "Outward Mindset". Regardless of what path any of us Read More

The beauty of fundamentals is that they simply never change. 1+1 still equals 2 and making eye contact when you meet someone is still considered good manners.  Even (especially) in the current age of technology and forward movement, I think most of us can benefit from a reminder that not everyone knows everything that we know, and not everyone processes and Read More

Every project, no matter how big or small, has it's own share of variables and potential problems. Although it would be my hope that everything always goes as planned, my own experience has been that critical thinking is usual necessary somewhere along the line. Thinking about my own projects (as well as in dentistry) the more people, the more moving parts, Read More

In the hustle and bustle of every day life, sometimes the best that any of us can do is simply survive. This is exactly why taking a moment or two to gain perspective on progress can be both enlightening and rewarding.  It can be super hard to appreciate that all the hard work is actually paying off unless there is focus and attention on just how far the Read More