Theodore Roosevelt once said, “The best executive is one who has sense enough to pick good men (or women) to do what he wants done, and self-restraint enough to keep from meddling with them while they do it.” Employees who feel that they are being micromanaged perform at a much lower level Not only have I
Just recently, a client told me he was very unhappy with a staff member but felt he didn’t have the time or patience to address it, let alone let her go. Unfortunately, not addressing these concerns, is like not addressing a diseased tooth. It won’t get better with time unless something is done. So,
Many of my Endo2Endo clients have told me they get a feeling of dread at the thought of leaving the office for a week or even a day. They have a hard time enjoying time off because they feel they have so much to lose (income, productive staff time, referrals etc.). I have seen people
WANT TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN THE BEST EMPLOYEES? GRATITUDE CREATES LOYALTY Social media does more than attract patients to your practice. It also has the power to tell potential employees what you are like to work for. GlassDoor.com, for instance could discourage your ideal dental assistant from scheduling an interview. That site posts
When I decided on a career in endodontics many years ago, I have to say that my WHY was to earn a really good income and avoid the strict 9-5 routine. Life being what it is, my thoughts and my WHY have morphed over time into something that resonates much more with me. To be specific,
I think the first thing you’ll realize is that just scheduling the call says something is not quite right in your practice and you’re open to new possibilities. But you’re not alone. Sad but true, the majority of Endos I have asked to rate their practice satisfaction level from 1 to 10 replied “4 or
Every endodontist does things a little different. Sure, the procedures are all the same, but it’s up to every endodontist to decide how they want to run their practice. There are only so many approaches to a root canal, but there are infinite ways to handle scheduling, staffing, patient management and general operations. Are
No one likes change. It’s difficult to adapt to something unfamiliar and new—especially if you’re comfortable with doing things the way they’ve always been done. But resistance to change means an inability to adapt. Instead of digging in and getting steamrolled, recognize when there’s an opportunity to embrace change and all the benefits that
What would it look like for you and your practice if you could increase your clinical efficiency? 2 more cases a day? 3 or 4? What would you do with the extra income, time, and energy? Would you take that vacation, buy your dream home or get completely out of debt? Take more time for
6 ways earn more in less time just by building a better system One reason I’m so passionate about sharing my methods is that I have truly transformed my practice into one that creates tangible results for patients, staff and my bottom line and I know that if I can