There’s a book I want you to read. It’s called The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman. This book completely transformed the way I look at relationships—relationships with my friends, family, team members, everyone. It can help transform YOUR relationships, too!
Everyone in your practice receives appreciation in different ways. Here’s something you can do for each of the five love languages:
Words of Affirmation: Write a heartwarming note to one of your team members.
Quality time: Treat your team to a round of drinks after work.
Gift Giving: Bring donuts and coffee to work in the morning.
Acts of Service: Take out the trash, or help clean an examination room.
Physical Touch: Ask someone if they need a hug!
The five love languages don’t just strengthen relationships within your team. They strengthen relationships outside your practice, too. We’re all about having a better practice AND a better life here!
Want more ways to show appreciation? Watch our latest video, then share it with the team. Plus, we have an insightful piece about how appreciation translates into motivation.
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.
