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The Question Every Dentist-Owner Must Ask

The Question Every Dentist-Owner Must Ask

It's the question every practice owner must ask eventually. How honest you are with your answer – and what action that compels you take – will...

| 11 years ago
Why You Should 'Love the Problem'
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Why You Should 'Love the Problem'

During our recent stay in Hawaii we were looking forward to an enjoyable evening on the patio at a well-regarded restaurant. I knew as soon as our host...

| 11 years ago
How Should I Feel?
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How Should I Feel?

It's official, there is now another Manji in our family and I couldn't be prouder. My son Kaleim and his wonderful bride Liz were married this weekend...

| 11 years ago
The Supreme Importance of Checklists

The Supreme Importance of Checklists

This is the airplane I recently left Hawaii on. I took this picture from the departure lounge, and if you look closely you can see the pylon cones and...

| 11 years ago
Are You Complying With the New OSHA Regulations?
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Are You Complying With the New OSHA Regulations?

It's so easy to ignore the small yet onerous details that our government requires through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). And...

| 11 years ago
How to Create a Team Worth Stealing
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How to Create a Team Worth Stealing

Are the people on your team the kind of people another practitioner would love to hire away from you? Are they the kind of people who love leading-edge...

| 11 years ago
How to Discover a New Way to See

How to Discover a New Way to See

I didn't expect much of this diving excursion. Our divemaster was young – she was 22 – and as I mentioned previously, our visit to...

| 11 years ago
What Makes a Good Employee Great?

What Makes a Good Employee Great?

In a previous article, I posted a picture of a spectacular rainbow taken from my hotel room in Hawaii. But that was not the view I had when I first arrived...

| 11 years ago
Never Underestimate the Force Within
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Never Underestimate the Force Within

This was the view from my hotel room last week in Hawaii, where I was for a speaking engagement and brief holiday. It was a beautiful rainbow...

| 11 years ago
A Lesson in Unconditional Commitment
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A Lesson in Unconditional Commitment

Every year thousands of people decide they're going to get into martial arts. Whether their reasons are for fitness or personal protection, the idea of...

| 11 years ago
A Legacy of Love
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A Legacy of Love

This is always a special time of reflection for me because it was on July 31 eight years ago that my wife, Shahinool, passed away. I always...

| 11 years ago
The Big Meaning of Small Gestures
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The Big Meaning of Small Gestures

An old friend of mine – a dentist in Arizona – has a little habit that says a lot about why he is so incredibly successful at building...

| 11 years ago