And yep, I really believe it's true! After spending years in the dental field working both in and with teams, there is one thing I know for certain. Taking time away from the office to laugh, socialize, eat, go bowling, or do yoga is GREAT thing! It is proven time and again that individuals miss less work, take on more responsibility, and have greater Read More
Sheri Kay RDH
Which hat? When?
Many of my recent conversations have had a common thread around how to create safety and clarity during interactions. A creative way to look at boundaries is to look at them like different "hats" to put on at different times. The more clear about the "hat", the more clear the message AND the more clear the person on the receiving end can hear what is Read More
Listen to what??
Truth is that it is NOT possible to be fully present and listen to every single thing that every person has to say. What IS true is that most of us can be at least a little better, a little more effective, at paying attention and responding to those around us. Learning to listen and respond to what your patients are saying just might be one of the most Read More
Other Perspectives
I don't know about you, but at times I can certainly find myself hyper focused on how I perceive things, situations and even people. Getting caught up my own thinking can often lead to what I'll call a "distortion in perception". The answer to many glitches in my own process can most often be traced back to a lack of attention on the bigger Read More