Here at ACT, we’ve done lots of fun things as a team. We’ve done a paddle tavern, and we’ve done yoga with goats. We’ve done a lot of competitive things, too, like cooking contests and game show battle rooms. Why? Because we’re competitive people!
Competition is our X factor. In other words, it’s the one thing that unites us.
The X factor defines a team’s culture, and it’s different for every dental practice. We worked with this one team, and at one point, we found out that they’re all HUGE fans of The Bachelor! They bonded by hosting Bachelor watch parties outside of work.
As the lead dentist, you have to define your team’s culture. If you don’t, someone else will (and you might not like what they choose). Find that common ground, then use it to bond together.
Team members aren’t robots who show up to work every day. They’re human beings who crave FUN! You spend a third of your life at work; you deserve to enjoy the people you work with.
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
