Make Today Your Interdependence Day
'We hold these truths to be self-evident …' Those famous words from the Declaration of Independence helped launch a great nation. And as we celebrate...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
The “5-By-5” Solution to Better Performance
One of the more common mistakes I see in dental careers is to embark on a course of action without the context of a greater plan. I'm talking about...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
My Favorite Human Resources Myths - Part 1
I want to stress that these HR myths are not unique to dental offices. I have experienced these in companies large and small, but as business owners,...
Adam McWethy | 9 years ago ›
Continuing Education...Are You Investing in Your Most Important Asset?
What is your budget this year for continuing education and related costs such as travel? I am often surprised to find how many dentists don't make...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Are You Unintentionally Turning Away New Patients?
If I were to call your practice today around noon what would happen? If I were a potential new patient inquiring about your services, would I get...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Uncovering Your Hidden “Boutique Practice”
When dentists talk about building a dream boutique practice, what they are usually saying is simply that they want a dental practice that attracts...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Is Your Dental Practice Infected with This Common Team Issue?
I call it the Compartment Mindset Syndrome, and it can infect even some high-performing practices. It's when team members, often those who have settled...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Emergency Coverage Groups for Dentists
Why is it that emergencies happen at the most inconventient times? If you had only known you were going to have that heart attack you could have...
Gary DeWood | 9 years ago ›
What is Your Leadership Default Position?
Every dental practice owner is a leader, whether they like it or not. Some dentists are lucky enough to be natural leaders, the kind who usually know...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
A Thinking Framework for Achieving Real Breakthroughs
If I were to ask one hundred people—people from across the demographic spectrum—what one change would have the greatest favorable impact on their lives, I...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Price vs. Value: What to Think About When You are Buying a Dental Practice
Purchasing a dental practice is a life-defining moment, so of course if you're looking to buy, you want to make sure you are getting good value for...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
An Important Insight into How Patients Think about Pain
Have you ever performed a difficult procedure—one where the patient was in obvious discomfort for most of the time—only to have them report afterwards that 'it...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›