One would think that when people work together all day every day that communication would be easy. Unfortunately, that is not usually the case! It takes intention, patience, and lots of courage to engage in conversation that really matter. One creative way to encourage healthy dialogue is to work together as a team to create some agreements around HOW you Read More
Curators Journals
Have Fun!
Having fun at work is not only possible but probable. I don't mean throwing a party or bringing in lunch. Are you having fun when you are practicing dentistry, performing procedures and being with patients? What "Fun" looks like is different for each of us based on our personalities and preferences. Whatever that look like for you, I think of it as Read More
E-R=C
Formulas a great way to figure things out, including the dynamics of how your team works together. E-R=C is a formula I use in my office to look at the interpersonal relationships. E stands for expectations. R stand for Reality. C stands for conflict. It's a basic human construct that when Reality does not meet expectations conflict or negative emotions is Read More
What’s Important Today???
Getting to know our patients is the key to success on many levels. It's fun and rewarding to anticipate their preferences and desires, and follow the rhythm of the patterns that we have established together about how to be in relationship. It is also true that that on any given day your patient just might have a different mood than you expect, or a change Read More