The Hidden Significance of Small Choices
It's easy to understand the importance of the big choices we make in life like deciding on a career, getting married and choosing where to live. The long-term...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Four Life Strategies From the Animal Kingdom
I grew up in Kenya, which is a great place to get an up-close lesson in some fundamental rules of life. Outside of the human communities in the region,...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Courage to Do the Right Thing
Every person's life represents the sum of the choices they have made. When we reach an age of maturity, most of us come to realize this and we accept...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
When 'Me First' is the Right Approach
Most of us who travel a lot tend to tune out the flight attendant's pre-flight safety rundown because we feel we could recite it by heart by now. But...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Only Solution to the 'Not Enough Time' Problem
Sometimes, when I talk to dentists about the possibilities for growth in their practices, I can actually see some of them recoil at the thought. 'I'm...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Most Powerful Anesthetic in Your Practice
One of the most common and powerful anesthetics in dental practices is not used for clinical purposes. It is the anesthetic of routine. A certain measure...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
The Secret to Reliable Practice Growth
In a recent article I outlined the value of a patient's average treatment over 20 years, which is an eye-opening exercise for many practitioners....
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Do You Already Have a Million-Dollar Practice?
What is a patient worth to you? I realize this is a loaded question. As a dentist you are in a profession where you give personal care and attention...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Do Patients Understand Your Unique Value?
Patients believe that most dentists are good—and they're right. Dentistry as a whole has demonstrated consistently high standards so most people are confident...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Create Goals to Inspire Your Team
It's important to have goals. However, if goals are not specific they become problematic. Having goals like increasing patient retention numbers and improving...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
Advice for Dentists—From Your Mom
As Mother's Day draws closer, let's take a moment to acknowledge the wisdom that mothers impart to us that echo throughout our lives. For instance, remember...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›
One Question to Help You Understand Your Team
In all my years working with people in dentistry, I have found that there is one question I can ask a team member that quickly gave me a read on the person...
Imtiaz Manji | 10 years ago ›