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?
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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.”
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- 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.
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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…
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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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by [email protected] | May 31, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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As dental professionals, assertiveness is essential for success. It enhances communication within your practice, promotes transparency, reduces misunderstandings, and improves patient care and satisfaction. By leading with confidence, expressing expectations, setting clear goals, and providing constructive feedback, you inspire trust, motivate your teams, and cultivate a culture of accountability and collaboration.
Let’s explore the journey from being passive or passive-aggressive to embracing assertiveness, a crucial ingredient for becoming a functional human and building confidence. We start by unraveling the complexities of passive communication, where conflict is avoided, needs are downplayed, and others dominate situations, leaving us with feelings of resentment, frustration, and powerlessness.
In this episode, I discuss why assertiveness and conviction are critical, confidence-building skills.
- So if you want to create more respect in your key personal and professional relationships…
- If you want to take a stand for what you want and what you believe in…
- If you want to achieve your goals in record time so that you can elevate confidence in you and those around you…
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Key Quotes:
- “The aggressive would usually come because I was passive for so long, I couldn’t contain myself, and then I erupted like a volcano. But not effective if you wanna be a functional human if you don’t wanna build resentment, if you want to be confident.”
- “Passive communication refers to an approach where you avoid conflict, downplay your needs, and allow others to dominate situations. It involves sacrificing your interests, leading to feelings of resentment, frustration, and powerlessness that undermine confidence.”
- “Passive-aggressive communication is when you express negative feelings or opinions indirectly, using subtle and manipulative tactics instead of addressing matters directly.”
- “Embracing assertiveness and conviction enhances self-confidence, allowing you to communicate your thoughts and opinions with assurance. It boosts your self-assurance in expressing yourself and asserting your rights.”
- “Demonstrating assertiveness and conviction earns you increased respect from others. You’ll be seen as confident and self-assured, someone who knows what they want and is willing to take a stand.”
- “Assertiveness and conviction contribute to healthier and more balanced relationships. By expressing your needs and boundaries, you foster understanding and create a foundation of mutual respect and cooperation.”
- “Assertiveness helps navigate challenging situations, such as handling upset patients, negotiating with vendors, and addressing conflicts within your team. It promotes a professional and harmonious work environment, leading to improved team morale and increased productivity.”
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by [email protected] | May 3, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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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…
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Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
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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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