Variety, the trade journal of the entertainment industry, sent me a copy of their beautiful, glossy and embossed Variety 500, the annual list of top movie producers, deal makers, executives, TV and film talent and the list goes on. It’s a stunning publication and it deserves a prominent place on coffee tables and in reception rooms. And this should truly fascinate you, Faithful Reader – not only that an industry filled with some of the most powerful people on the planet pays attention to a “Top 500” list, looking for each other’s names in the book, comparing notes, judging where…
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Chauncey Starr was an electrical engineer, nuclear energy expert and dean of the UCLA School of Engineering in the 1960s. His research on risk analysis was pioneering and is still highly relevant today. Starr stressed the major difference in risk tolerance between voluntary and involuntary activities. “When people think that they are in control (a perception that may be incorrect but that is based on previous experiences and here on the belief that they can assess the likely outcome), they engage in activities–climbing vertical rock faces without ropes, skydiving, bullfighting–whose risks of serious injury or fatality may be a thousand-fold…
Exploring Job Options, Student Debt, and Workplace Wellbeing Teaching Objectives: Understand the various career options available to orthodontic residents after completing their residency program. Evaluate key factors to consider when choosing a practice model. Evaluate the impact of student debt on career decisions and learn strategies to manage and repay student loans effectively. Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of start-ups, practice purchase, partnership with DSO/OSO/OO, multi-practice ownership, associate and independent contractor positions, academic and military career options. Explore different compensation models in orthodontics and understand their implications on income stability and growth potential. Develop a personalized career development…
At the Peak Performance for Healthcare Providers event in Scottsdale, we were joined by the founder and CEO of Mastry, Francesca Sipma, who led us through a breathwork, hypnosis and visualization session. It was amazing. The entire audience was blown away and several attendees told me it was the most impactful thing they’ve ever experienced in their entire lives. Recently, I received this update from Francesca on the power of breath work and I thought I’d share it here for our readers and subscribers: “Mastry aims to provide you with the latest insights and most effective tool for personal growth…
Before you attend your first Burleson seminar, you might not realize how useful they can be! Let us guide you through what you’ll get out of a Burleson seminar.
Just like any other business, in order for your dental practice to thrive, you need to be a great leader. Check out these dental practice leadership strategies.
Orthodontists from all over the world will convene in Chicago this weekend for the American Association of Orthodontists Annual Session. There will be more learning opportunities available in the next four days than anyone has the available bandwidth or attention span, even if you cloned yourself twice, to obtain in four months. So, what are the most effective and efficient strategies to get the most out of your continuing education efforts? Here are a few simple tips I’ve observed over the years that have worked well for me: First, align your objectives and expectations with the type of meeting. Online…
The most successful entrepreneurs are not in competition with others. The top 1% understand the player opposite them is time. There will always be someone earning more money than us, running faster, growing bigger. This is no great tragedy. Instead of getting trapped in a competitive cycle of fear, complacency or jealousy, we must commit to being the best at getting better. This directs our focus and forces us to take action. Mediocre entrepreneurs meditate. Successful entrepreneurs move. Write this down: Movement over meditation. If you’re always rehearsing, you’re really doing nothing. When we’re too focused on short-term results and…
75% of employees say that clear communication is the most important quality of a leader. This one principle makes workplaces more harmonious and productive, regardless of the industry. But setting the goal of communicating clearly is not enough to change your practice. Leadership principles are a good starting point for improving your business. But enacting real change takes more. All businesses, including dental practices, need processes that make these principles happen. What steps can you take to change your dental practice leadership? How can you ensure that doing so improves your business? Read on for our brief guide to changing…
As of 2021, there are an estimated 187,000 dental offices in the United States. You’ve worked hard to make your dental practice a reality, but running a professional practice comes with many challenges. You must blend dental know-how with business skills . Like any organization, this means having an efficient team to help carry out your vision and serve your patients. To have the best possible dental office, you will need to understand and deploy consistent leadership principles. To learn more about leadership and management techniques you can use to serve your patients and employees with excellence, keep reading below for the…
