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Get Noticed By Thinking More Creatively
A rut is a comfortable place to be. Often, dental practices-and dental team members-can become complacent about their work and the routine. That can be dangerous, even fatal, for a practice because patients today are far more knowledgeable, discerning, and demanding. Thinking more creatively and “outside the box” will not only help you get noticed […]
All for One and One for All
If you are a baseball fan, then you are familiar with the 6-4-3 double play. The shortstop fields the ball, tosses it to the second baseman who tosses it to the first baseman. But what if the shortstop decides only to toss it to the first baseman? Or what if the second baseman refuses to […]
Shine Like A Star
The Oscars award the best in acting. The Nobel Prize recognizes the best in a variety of genres—literature, medicine and diplomacy to name a few. Dental staff usually are not invited to glamorous, nationally televised award ceremonies where they can receive a “Golden Tooth” for their achievements in patient care (although with all the […]
Job Growth Could Mean Golden Opportunities for You
When you were a child, did you dream that you would spend your days looking into someone’s mouth? Did you chase your friends around with picks and mirrors trying to inspect their teeth while everyone else was singing into a hairbrush dreaming of becoming the next Whitney Houston or Elton John?
Most children (unless they […]
Marketing Your College Degree
Do you have something to offer that others don’t? Are you specialized to do something not everyone is? If so, you probably have a marketable college degree. Many people graduate college, or trade schools thinking they will be magically picked up by a company because of their degree. Sadly, many don’t realize that there are […]
Stand Out in the Workplace - Top 10 Tips
Many of us have a strong desire to receive positive recognition for work that we perform. It’s natural and a part of human nature. In order to receive deserved praise, however, you must first take pride in the work you do; once you are able to do that, the recognition will naturally follow.
Fortunately, […]
Success for You - Habits of Successful People
We’ve all watched successful people on television and read about them in magazines; but what makes them so special? You’d be surprised to learn that there are no secrets to their success; and in fact, anyone can become successful with a few simple rules.
First, you need to determine what career area interests you; then […]
Create a Positive Attitude - How to be Optimistic
There is not one single person who is born with a natural ability to remain positive. It takes work and effort to see the silver lining on the clouds that we encounter; and we must train our thoughts to remain optimistic when we experience challenges. Sustaining a positive attitude can bring success to […]
Setting Goals - How to Reach Your Dreams
“The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.” This statement perfectly explains the benefit of setting goals. Establishing goals for yourself, professionally and personally, can help you reach the objectives that are important to you.
How to do I set goals?
The first step you should take is to determine what is […]
Team Building - A Common Goal
We’ve all heard the saying, “There’s no ‘I’ in Team.” Team building has been a goal of the workplace for many years because of the numerous benefits it brings. Team building is a great way to have fun and energize coworkers, build and strengthen coworker and employer relationships, and improve productivity in […]
