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The Only 4 Things You Can Control as a Dentist

Promotional podcast graphic featuring Dr. Dave Maloley, host of the "Relentless Dentist" podcast, titled "The Only 4 Things You Can Control as a Dentist". Dr. Maloley is shown smiling in a casual portrait, wearing a navy blue sweater, seated with hands clasped, set against a backdrop with a microphone and the podcast's logo.Are you wasting time and energy trying to control the uncontrollable?

Join Dr. Dave as he reveals a powerful framework to help you cut through the chaos and achieve peak performance both professionally and personally.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • The 4 Key Elements for Controllability: Transform yourself with purpose, presence, positivity, and performance.
  • Actionable Insights: Practical tips to implement these principles today, reducing overwhelm and increasing clarity.
  • Comprehensive Confidence Building: Lead with assurance, inspire trust, and enrich your personal relationships.

 

Ready to transform your leadership, dental practice, and life? Tune in now to discover how these four elements can help you become the confident leader your team, patients, and loved ones deserve.

Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You’re Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!

Key Quotes:

  • “By honing in on four key elements—purpose, presence, positivity, and performance—you can unlock a powerful transformation personally and professionally.”
  • “Presence is really all about mindfulness…and your ability to tune out distractions in a very distracted world.”
  • “A positive mindset can transform how you approach daily tasks and interact with your team and patients… leading to increased motivation and collaboration.”
  • “In our world, the world of dentistry, it’s all about combining your physical well-being with purposeful actions.”
  • “When we take care of our bodies and plan our actions thoughtfully, we set ourselves up for success in every area of our lives.”
  • “Try incorporating centering breath into your routine. Take a few minutes to breathe deeply and refocus before your huddle, before you see the next patient before you have a difficult conversation with a team member.”

Featured on the Show:

  • People: Winston Churchill, a British statesman, orator, and Nobel Prize-winning author, best known for his leadership as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II.
  • People: Robert Emmons, a leading researcher in positive psychology, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis, and author of influential books on gratitude and its impact on happiness and well-being.
  • People: Michael McCullough, a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, is known for his research on gratitude, forgiveness, and their positive effects on social and emotional well-being.
  • Publication: Frontiers in Psychology Journal, a leading open-access scientific journal publishing peer-reviewed research across various fields of psychology.
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The 4 Self-Doubt Pitfalls Crippling Your Dental Practice

Promotional podcast graphic featuring Dr. Dave Maloley, host of the "Relentless Dentist" podcast, titled "The 4 Self-Doubt Pitfalls Crippling Your Dental Practice". Dr. Maloley is shown smiling in a professional portrait, wearing a dark blazer and a light blue shirt, set against a backdrop with a microphone and the podcast's logo.Are you secretly battling self-doubt in your dental practice?

Today, Dr. Dave exposes the hidden confidence killers and arms you with the tools to overcome them to improve your culture.

  • Identify Hidden Pitfalls: Discover the four self-doubt pitfalls silently eroding your team’s potential and practice success.
  • Implement Actionable Strategies: Learn ten actionable strategies to build a more confident, resilient team and boost overall morale.
  • Transform Self-Doubt: Find out how to turn self-doubt into a driving force for success with proven techniques.

Tune in now and start your journey to a more confident, high-performing practice.

Are you ready to upgrade your practice? Need help implementing the Dentists Ascend Method? Don’t miss Dr. Dave’s presentation: ‘How to Build a Referral-Centric, High-Profit Dental Practice Without the Team Drama — Even if You’re Currently Overwhelmed.‘ This resource is tailored to help you enhance your operations, boost patient referrals, and increase profits while creating a self-managing team. Perfect for any dental practice owner looking to win in today’s challenging environment. Check it out now!

Key Quotes:

  • “Self-doubt is a silent saboteur. It quietly erodes confidence and creates a ripple effect that impacts your entire practice culture.”
  • “Self-sabotage occurs when people undermine their own chances of success… It can be in the relationships at work, it can be their own personal performance at work…”
  • “Feeling inadequate and unworthy despite persistent effort and goal achievement can lead to a never-ending cycle of dissatisfaction.”
  • “Create an environment where feedback is seen as a tool for growth, not a threat. Offer specific, actionable, and supportive feedback regularly.”
  • “As a leader, demonstrate the behaviors you want to see in your team. Be the change you want to see in the world. Show confidence, and show resilience and openness in dealing with self-doubt.”

Featured on the Show:

  • People: Benjamin Franklin, was a Founding Father, statesman, inventor, and writer. He played a key role in the American Revolution, securing French support. His scientific work included groundbreaking electricity experiments and inventions like the lightning rod. He is also known for his witty “Poor Richard’s Almanack.”
  • People: Carol Dweck, is a Stanford psychologist known for her research on mindset and motivation, and author of the bestselling book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success.” Her work explores how our beliefs about our abilities influence our success and well-being.
  • People: Barbara Corcoran, is an American entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and television personality. She founded The Corcoran Group, a leading New York City real estate brokerage, and achieved great success before selling it for $66 million. Corcoran is also a well-known investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” where she shares her business savvy and provides aspiring entrepreneurs with valuable guidance.
  • People: Albert Schweitzer, was an Alsatian theologian, philosopher, physician, and musician. He won the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his “Reverence for Life” philosophy, exemplified by his founding of the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Africa. A scholar of Bach’s music, he also influenced the Organ Reform Movement.
  • I appreciate your feedback. Let me know what you learned and loved here: [email protected].

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Is Fear of Rejection Holding Back Your Dental Practice?

Are you a dental practice owner haunted by the fear of patient rejection? Are you ready to redefine your approach to rejection and unlock new levels of success in your dental practice? Let’s tackle the fear of rejection head-on.

Imagine transforming that fear into a stepping stone for professional success. We’ll dive deep into understanding why this fear is so prevalent among dentists and provide you with five transformative strategies. Learn how to face rejection with poise, turning it into a powerful force for growth and positive change.

  • The Hidden Impact: Discover how the fear of rejection subtly influences both the professional and personal aspects of dental practice. Unearth the underlying factors that give rise to this common yet unspoken challenge.
  • Transformative Strategies: Dive into five empowering techniques designed to overcome the fear of rejection. Learn about building resilience, nurturing self-compassion, and reshaping negative perceptions.
  • Embrace for Growth: View rejection from a new perspective. Explore how accepting and learning from rejection can be a powerful catalyst for personal and professional growth in dentistry.

Tune in now for insights that will redefine your approach to challenges and open doors to greater success as a dentist.

Take the next step towards transforming your dental practice. Take Dr. Dave’s Dentists Ascend Quiz to discover the hidden potential in your business.

Key Quotes:

  • “What if you could face rejection with confidence, knowing it’s a stepping stone, not a setback?”
  • “The fear of rejection can wreak havoc on how you communicate and make decisions.”
  • “This fear is deeply rooted in our biological and evolutionary history.”
  • “Negative experiences like bullying, parental neglect, or peer rejection heighten our sensitivity to rejection even as we become adults.”
  • “Our fear of rejection is often magnified by our own critical inner voice.”

Featured on the Show:

  • People: Bronnie Ware, an Australian writer, musician, and inspirational speaker, is renowned for her insights on the most common regrets people express on their deathbeds which she detailed in her book “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying.
  • People: Jia Jiang, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, author, speaker, and blogger, known for founding Rejection Therapy, a platform dedicated to offering resources, insights, and products designed to help individuals conquer their fear of rejection.
  • People: Robert Greene, is a renowned American author celebrated for his works on strategy, power, and seduction. His writing portfolio includes six globally acclaimed bestsellers: “The 48 Laws of Power,” “The Art of Seduction,” “The 33 Strategies of War,” “The 50th Law,” “Mastery,” and “The Laws of Human Nature.
  • People: Harvey Mackay, is a renowned American entrepreneur, columnist, and author. His widely syndicated column, known for its career and motivational guidance, appears in over 100 newspapers. Mackay has written seven books that have achieved bestseller status on the New York Times list, with three reaching the number one position.
  • Book: The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, Bronnie Ware
  • Book: Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection, Jia Jiang
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Winning in Dentistry: High Agency Tools for Crafting Your Destiny

Ask yourself: How can I infuse high-agency thinking into my daily interactions with my team and patients? The answer lies in your hands.

Embracing a high-agency mindset not only benefits you as a dental practice owner but also positively impacts your team and patients. As you lead with confidence and encourage ownership among your team members, you’ll witness enhanced team morale and performance, fostering a proactive and solution-oriented practice. By adopting this proactive approach, you can lead your practice with adaptability, innovation, and resilience, even in changing times.

In this episode, I discuss why you must avoid the blame culture in our industry.

  • So if you want to enjoy Have-it-All Prosperity…
  • If you are ready to abandon any reliance on external validation…
  • If you want to utilize the 12 tools of a High Agency Dental Practice Owner so you can have your best year every year…

Tune in now!

Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at  Prescriptions for Your Practice.

Attention single-location dental practice owners who want to build a high-performance team so that you can take more time off while enjoying elevating profits: Learn about Dental Practice 3.0 and the new Dentists Ascend Mastermind

Key Quotes:

  • “High agency is the belief that dental practice owners have the power to act and affect change in their circumstances, irrespective of external conditions. It’s a proactive mindset revolving around resilience and personal responsibility.”
  • “Lack of agency can lead to stagnation in personal growth, external blame culture, and over-reliance on external validation. These hinder practice owner confidence and growth potential.”
  • “High agency dentists display an internal locus of control, seeing themselves as active shapers of their destiny, not passive recipients of fate. They exhibit visionary thinking, perseverance, empathy, and leadership.”
  • “Dentists can cultivate high agency by enhancing self-awareness, setting clear goals, fostering a growth mindset, taking responsibility for actions, being proactive, and learning from failures.”
  • “As high agency leads to more opportunities, it becomes essential to set boundaries and prioritize commitments aligned with one’s goals. Saying no to distractions is crucial for continued growth.”

Featured on the Show:

  • People: Howard D. Schultz, is an American businessman and author who served as the chairman and chief executive officer of Starbucks.
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5 Things Motivated Dentists Do Differently

Are you tired of feeling stuck on the never-ending treadmill of chasing extrinsic rewards like money and fame? Do you feel like no matter how much success you achieve, satisfaction and joy continue to elude you? As a dental practice owner, it’s easy to fall into the trap of being motivated solely by external factors, but this approach is ultimately unsustainable and can lead to poor mental health and burnout. 

Let’s dive deeper into the world of intrinsic motivators and how they can transform your dental practice and your life. As a leader, it’s your job to model the way and align your actions with your core beliefs and values, providing you with a sense of purpose and fulfillment.

In this episode, I discuss why chasing money will undermine your practice.

  • So if you want to create an unfair dental practice advantage…
  • If you want to discover the keys to sustained high motivation and high productivity…
  • If you want to understand why curiosity leads to profitability so that you can get control of your career and life…

Tune in now!

Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at  Prescriptions for Your Practice.

Join The Leading Dentist Collective – the free collaborative community for single-location dental practice owners who want to unleash their people, profits, and purpose.

Key Quotes:

  • “Extrinsic motivators, think of this as the carrot and stick approach, they work until they don’t.”
  • “You’re already enough. You’ve already proved yourself. You’re already a person of value. So just work to serve people.”
  • “When people organize their behavior in terms of intrinsic strivings, relative to the extrinsic strivings, they seem more content.”
  • “When we’re generating autonomy effectively, we’re doing what we’re doing because of interest and enjoyment and because it aligns with our core beliefs and values.”
  • “Through that journey, that mastery path towards personal growth and excellence, guess what happens? You become more valuable. And then guess what happens? You get paid more.”
  • “Intrinsically motivated people, dentists, in this case, tend to set goals that are challenging but achievable, which helps build confidence and self-efficacy.”

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