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Give a T.O.Y.

 

It’s the season of giving! This time of year, everyone’s out shopping for the perfect gift. You’re probably wondering, “What do my kids want? What should I get my mother-in-law? What’s something I can give to my team members?” I’ve got the answer—and it’s something you can give to ANYONE.

Give people a T.O.Y. It stands for, “thinking of you!”

There are plenty of ways to show someone you’re thinking of them. If one of your team members is having a bad day, send them a short text or email offering words of encouragement. All it takes is a hug, phone call or greeting card to make someone’s day a little brighter.

Not all gifts have to be something you bought at a store. The best gifts show how much you care about the people in your life. Giving someone a simple, “I’m thinking of you” means you’re looking out for their mental health—which is something you can do all year round.

It’s not about the gift itself. It’s about the meaning behind the gift.

There’s a T.O.Y. we’d like to share with your team! We hope it inspires them to accept kindness and pay it forward.

Thinking of you!

Kirk Behrendt

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.