There’s a shortage of dental assistants currently—almost to the point of emergency—so finding and keeping good assistants is of the utmost importance. I had the pleasure of interviewing Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA, and she offered this wisdom on making sure your assistants stick around: treat them well.
The best practices show podcast Sep 09, 2022 Click for sound 43:26 To build a better practice, you need a key secret ingredient: the best people for your team. And to reveal how to find, hire, and keep a fantastic group of people, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Tito Norris to help you set the foundation for your best possible practice.
Core values hiring kirk morning huddle motivation team Sep 06, 2022 Click for sound 1:35 If you know me, you know I love the Milwaukee Bucks. There’s one player I admire the most, and that’s Giannis Antetokounmpo. He’s the type of guy that makes you think, “Man, I want to be like him!”
When your team members are unhappy at work, it increases conflict, decreases trust, and impacts the quality of your practice. It’s so important to create an environment of engagement, where your team is encouraged to grow and develop, and as we’ve seen over the last couple years, there’s been a shift in what people want out of their lives.
Business core purpose growth knowledge Aug 30, 2022 Click for sound 1:33 Don’t you wish running a practice was easier? It feels like you can’t make it through a single day without obstacles standing in your path. Patients won’t pay. The team won’t communicate.
Cancellations communication practice goals practice systems scheduling verbal skills Aug 27, 2022 Your schedule is the key to achieving a better life, so it’s incredibly frustrating when patients cancel and you’re left with nothing but a schedule full of holes.
Do you lie awake at night thinking about work? You try to fall asleep, but all you can think about is that empty supply cabinet or overflowing trash can. When things don’t get done, they follow you home. And don’t even get me started about the team members who leave early while everyone else has to stay late!
Business education growth mindset motivation Aug 20, 2022 We don’t always associate a monetary cost with words, but there are seven words that will always cost you money in business: “That’s the way we’ve always done it.”
Mindset morning huddle productivity Aug 16, 2022 Click for sound 1:33 Stop what you’re doing. If you’re reading this, it’s a sign you need to take a break! I’ve met so many dentists who work nonstop all day long. They never take a moment to stop, breathe and collect their thoughts.
Communication leadership practice management relationships team verbal skills Aug 13, 2022 You can’t have a great practice without a great team, so how do you keep the one you have?
