How to Be the Leader Your Dental Business Needs You to Be

When it comes to leadership, everyone has a unique definition and an opinion about what makes a great leader. Some think that truly leaders are born, that they possess an intangible quality that non-leaders could never hope to grasp. Others think that leadership comes from hierarchical structures and must be bestowed upon you. The truth […]

How to Successfully Mentor Your Team Members

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Mentoring can bring a lot of extra value to the relationship you have with your team, and improve work satisfaction for all involved. Many successful athletes, entrepreneurs, billionaires, authors, and leaders credit their success to a mentor who was able to develop their potential. If you had a mentor in your younger days, you’ll know […]

How to Connect with People and Read Responses of your Patients and Practice Staff

Being able to connect with people as a leader or a dental entrepreneur is paramount to the success of your dental business. When it comes to facial expressions, other than the cliché teenage eye-roll, or a predictable cranky expression from a marriage partner, reading people to assess responses or predict outcomes can be tricky business […]

115. Dramatically Improve Your Communication Skills with Alan Stevens

     People skills are one of the most important skills we can develop as dentists and business owners. Whether it’s putting nervous patients at ease or recruiting with staff, being able to quickly read and communicate well with people is a key skill for us. In this episode, I’m joined by Alan Stevens, who […]

Top 7 Secrets to Being the Best Practice Leader Possible

I like to remind my clients that people are not born leaders. And that great leadership skills are learned – which is the good news, but how do we know what makes a great leader? And for those of us already leading, how do we avoid getting stuck in the rut of managing instead of […]

30. How To Improve Your Leadership Skills And Grow Your Practice

Successful practice owners have great leadership skills. But what exactly is “leadership”? Are leadership traits innate or can you learn them? If you’re not constantly improving your leadership skills, you may find you’re losing valuable staff productivity. You’re also not effectively executing your vision for your business, and you’re unlikely to be getting the financial […]