by [email protected] | Jan 3, 2024 | Elevating Practice Owner Confidence
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Are you unintentionally holding back your dental practice with old beliefs?
This episode is a game-changer as we will tackle that big question. It’s not just about dental skills or business tricks. It’s about changing how you think to transform your work and life. We dive into how your mindset can shape everything from patient care to how you run your practice.
Prepare to challenge and change the way you think about your dental practice through:
- Fixed Beliefs, Fixed Outcomes: Are unhelpful beliefs constricting your practice’s potential? Learn how embracing flexible thinking can open new doors.
- The ‘Yet’ Factor: Discover the immense power of ‘yet’ in transforming perceived limitations into opportunities for growth and success.
- Brain’s Untapped Potential: Explore how leveraging neuroplasticity can revolutionize your skills, adapt to new technologies, and evolve your practice.
- Boundary Breaker or Safe Player? Examine if fear is stifling your growth. Learn why pushing past comfort zones is key to innovation and success.
Listen Now: Join Dr. Dave in this first episode of 2024 so that you can get out of your own way.
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Key Quotes:
- “Altering our mindset can transform our practices, our relationships with our patients, and ultimately our entire lives.”
- “Equating clinical excellence with overall success in the dental profession is a common yet critical mistake.”
- “The mastery of dental procedures is just one facet of a successful practice.”
- “Embracing a growth mindset, especially the power of the word “yet”, is vital.”
- “True progress and transformative change in the dental industry occurs when you are brave enough to push the boundaries and venture into the unknown.”
Featured on the Show:
- People: Carol Dweck, an American psychologist, is a leading researcher in motivation, exploring the reasons behind people’s success or failure and how to cultivate success.
- People: Michael Gerber, is a renowned American author, recognized for his series of E-Myth books.
- People: Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, is celebrated for his significant contributions to the science of evolutionary biology.
- People: Mark Twain, whose birth name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens, was a renowned American author, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and public speaker.
- Book: Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Carol Dweck
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by [email protected] | Nov 1, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Are you a dental practice owner caught in the inertia of indecision, watching potential growth pass you by? Tune in this week as we delve into the transformative power of boldness in dental practice ownership.
- Understand the crucial difference between “Motion vs Action”
- Learn how a single act of boldness can set off a ripple effect of positive change
- Discover the pitfalls of timidity and how it affects your team and patient relations
If you’re looking to elevate your practice by building an empowered team, attracting a loyal patient base, and boosting profitability, don’t miss this episode! Ready to step up your game? Subscribe, rate, and review. Share this episode with fellow dental professionals who could benefit from a boldness revolution in their practices.
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Key Quotes:
- “Boldness is the key to unlocking a version of you that can effortlessly navigate the complexities of dental practice management.”
- “When you enter action with boldness, you’re not just making a choice, you’re setting a precedent of confidence that ripples through every aspect of your practice.”
- “Hesitation weakens progress; embrace change and innovation with confidence, whether it’s adopting advanced technologies or expanding your services.”
- “Timidity creates internal conflicts and hinders practice growth; boldly confront these obstacles by adopting a mindset of calculated risk-taking.”
- “Each bold action you take as a dental practice owner brings you closer to the confidence and inner peace you seek.”
Featured on the Show:
- People: Robert Greene, an American author of books on strategy, power, and seduction.
- People: Napoleon Hill, an American self-help author who is best known for his book Think and Grow Rich.
- Organization: North American Society of Periodontists, a unique organization of practicing periodontists with a mission to perfect the art and science of building the ideal periodontal practice.
- I appreciate your feedback. Let me know what you learned and loved here: [email protected].
by [email protected] | Sep 6, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Navigating the dental profession is a journey filled with excitement, responsibility, and yes, even fear. That fear, often unnoticed, is FOPO – Fear of Other People’s Opinions. It’s a common struggle among dental professionals, rooted in peer pressure, patient expectations, social media comparisons, and personal perfectionism.
FOPO can be paralyzing, hindering calculated risks, innovation, and genuine patient connections. To overcome it, self-awareness is key.
In this transformative episode, delve into the profound impact of FOPO (Fear of Other People’s Opinions) on dentists:
- Hollywood’s Shadow: Unmasking how the entertainment world inadvertently dims the dental profession’s shine.
- Breaking Chains: Proven strategies to shed the burden of people-pleasing and societal pressures.
- True North: Channeling your vision and aspirations to mold a dental career that’s both lucrative and rewarding.
Whether you’re a deep-thinking dentist or a practice owner striving for excellence, this episode offers the clarity and momentum you need.
Ready to amplify your confidence and success as a dental practice owner?
Press ‘play’ now!
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
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
Key Quotes:
- “FOPO, fear of other people’s opinions, it’s going to compromise your decision making, your clinical decision making, primarily because you’re going to be prioritizing patient perceptions over optimal care.”
- The constant stress from fear of other people’s opinions leads to professional burnout.”
- “Recognizing that fear of other people’s opinion is a common professional concern, rather than you failing is the first step. It’s not personal.”
- “Distance yourself from peers who are consistently offering unconstructive criticism or breed negativity.”
- “No is a complete sentence. Make sure that you’re very clear on your vision.”
- “Encourage patients to share their experiences, ask how you can serve them better, and ask trusted colleagues for their insights.”
Featured on the Show:
- People: Jimmy Buffett, was an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, and businessman.
- Character: Dr. Christian Zell, is the primary antagonist of the novel Marathon Man and its 1976 film adaptation.
- Character: Dr. Tim Whatley, is a fictional character on the American sitcom Seinfeld.
- Character: Dr. Stu Price, is the responsible, uptight, worried, coward, and wimpy member of the Wolfpack in The Hangover.
- I appreciate your feedback. Let me know what you learned and loved here: [email protected].
by [email protected] | Jul 12, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Have you experienced the detrimental impact of an employee who brings negativity, disrupts team harmony, and creates a nightmare work environment? Is there currently someone on your team who fits this description? Their attitude, lack of collaboration, and inability to find solutions can infect your practice’s culture like a disease.
In this podcast, I will share valuable insights and strategies on how to identify and tackle these cultural challenges. From communication breakdowns and increased conflict to high turnover rates and employee dissatisfaction, we explore the signs and symptoms to watch out for. We will also delve into the stages of cultural deterioration and provide actionable steps to prevent and overcome these challenges.
In this episode, I discuss the massive problems associated with unaddressed team and culture issues.
- So if you want to promote employee satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and ultimately, better patient care…
- If you want to avoid destructive employee accusations and litigation…
- If you want to prevent a toxic environment and culture crisis so you can attract the best talent around…
Tune in now!
Don’t let a toxic work environment derail your practice. Take control and transform your team dynamics for the better.
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:
- “The best way to maneuver your business is to speak the truth, whether it’s very comfortable, very optimistic, or very uncomfortable.”
- “Negative cultures are gonna lead to low morale with your dental team and you. You’re gonna feel it more than anyone. If employees feel undervalued, disrespected, or unsupported by you or somebody on the team.”
- “When there are cultural issues and they go unaddressed, it’s gonna result in the breakdown of effective communication.”
- “The culture within a dental office can have a direct impact on the patient experience.”
- “A healthy dental office culture is gonna be characterized by open communication, trust, respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the practices, values, and goals.”
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by [email protected] | Jul 5, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Happy 4th of July! As we celebrate Independence Day, it is an opportune time to reflect on the connection between owning a dental clinic and an individual’s self-worth.
Being the owner of a dental practice brings a deep sense of liberation both professionally and personally. It empowers you to set the standards of care, select the procedures that ignite your passion, and craft a distinctive patient experience that reflects your values. This high degree of professional independence elevates your self-worth by showcasing your expertise and enabling you to mold your practice in alignment with your purpose.
As we embark on the second half of 2023, let’s embrace the freedom that comes with ownership and let it strengthen your self-worth on this remarkable journey.
In this episode, I discuss why dentists don’t rise to what they believe is possible.
- So if you want to understand the connection between self-confidence & self-worth and how that impacts your dental practice…
- If you want to know why fulfillment is so elusive for dentists…
- If you want to appreciate what’s rare is valuable so you can lead and succeed like the best…
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:
- “Dentists typically measure their self-worth according to external factors like appearance, financial success, and career achievements, but this can lead to a skewed perception of self and limited view of true value.”
- “Low self-worth can destroy a career and life, leading to self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, decreased patient care quality, and a lack of motivation for professional growth.”
- “Self-worth forms the foundation of our identity and influences our thoughts, emotions, and actions, shaping our perception of deservingness and significance as individuals.”
- “Confidence in leadership is essential for dental practice owners to effectively lead their teams and establish trust and respect.”
- “Appreciating your skills and talents as a dentist is important for self-worth, understanding that they positively contribute to the people you serve.”
- “Maintaining a growth mindset allows dentists to view mistakes as learning opportunities rather than blows to self-worth.”
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