Do You Have the Courage to Fail?
We sometimes like to think that the people who reach the highest level of success in any field have somehow conquered failure. It seems as if these people...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Four Keys to Success for Your New Associate
In a previous article I discussed the importance of integrating a new associate into the practice in the right way. But how exactly do you do that?...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Einstein on How to Solve a Problem
'If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
The Goldilocks Approach to Leading Your Team
You remember the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears: One bed was too hard, one was too soft, one was just right. The same principles apply when leading...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
You Don't Know What You Don't Know
A grandmother goes to buy a gift for her young grandson. He is an avid baseball player and she knows exactly what he wants: A new baseball glove. She...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Yesterday's Dentistry Belongs in the Past
We've all had the experience of looking through old photo albums of ourselves and laughing (and cringing) at the style choices we made back then. Those...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
Understanding the Challenge of the 'Doing Gap'
Chances are, you know right now what you could be doing that would improve your life or career. I think most people usually know, at least in a general...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
How to Make Sure Your New Associate is "The Right Person"
Bringing an associate dentist into the practice is a huge commitment. Your practice is like a home, and bringing a new person in can change the dynamic...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
A Proven Stress Reducer for Dentists
We have been conducting interviews lately with a number of dentists who have enjoyed significant success with Spear. We wanted to document what their...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
One Simple Way to Get Patients to Invite Others
Ask. Yes, it really is that simple. If you're like most dentists, you probably have a lot of potential ambassadors who are walking out the door keeping...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
I've always said that success in life boils down to how you handle three interconnected fundamentals: your time, money and relationships. Focus too much...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›
What is Your Practice Worth Right Now?
A big part of retirement planning is knowing exactly where you want to end up in terms of economic assets, which includes your practice. But often overlooked...
Imtiaz Manji | 11 years ago ›