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Do You Have the Courage to Fail?

Do You Have the Courage to Fail?

We sometimes like to think that the people who reach the highest level of success in any field have somehow conquered failure. It seems as if these people...

| 11 years ago
Four Keys to Success for Your New Associate

Four Keys to Success for Your New Associate

In a previous article I discussed the importance of integrating a new associate into the practice in the right way. But how exactly do you do that?...

| 11 years ago
Einstein on How to Solve a Problem
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Einstein on How to Solve a Problem

'If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question...

| 11 years ago
The Goldilocks Approach to Leading Your Team

The Goldilocks Approach to Leading Your Team

You remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: One bed was too hard, one was too soft, one was just right. The same principles apply when leading...

| 11 years ago
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know

A grandmother goes to buy a gift for her young grandson. He is an avid baseball player and she knows exactly what he wants: A new baseball glove. She...

| 11 years ago
Yesterday's Dentistry Belongs in the Past

Yesterday's Dentistry Belongs in the Past

We've all had the experience of looking through old photo albums of ourselves and laughing (and cringing) at the style choices we made back then. Those...

| 11 years ago
Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'

Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'

Chances are, you know right now what you could be doing that would improve your life or career. I think most people usually know, at least in a general...

| 11 years ago
How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"

How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"

Bringing an associate dentist into the practice is a huge commitment. Your practice is like a home, and bringing a new person in can change the dynamic...

| 11 years ago
A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists
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A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists

We have been conducting interviews lately with a number of dentists who have enjoyed significant success with Spear. We wanted to document what their...

| 11 years ago
One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others

One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others

Ask. Yes, it really is that simple. If you're like most dentists, you probably have a lot of potential ambassadors who are walking out the door keeping...

| 11 years ago
What is Your Magic Number?

What is Your Magic Number?

I've always said that success in life boils down to how you handle three interconnected fundamentals: your time, money and relationships. Focus too much...

| 11 years ago
What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?

What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?

A big part of retirement planning is knowing exactly where you want to end up in terms of economic assets, which includes your practice. But often overlooked...

| 11 years ago