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The "Let Them" Theory: A Game-Changer for Orthodontic Teams Jan 21, 2025

 As someone who’s been immersed in orthodontics for over two decades, I’ve seen the magic that happe...

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"Who Moved My Cheese?"—My Go-To Guide for Navigating Change Jan 12, 2025

Years ago, I picked up Who Moved My Cheese? during one of the busiest and craziest seasons of my lif...

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RIP to the Performance Review ☠️ Jan 12, 2025

It’s Time to Ditch Performance Reviews in 2025 (Seriously, Just Toss Them!)

Let’s talk about perfor...

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Set the Tone for 2025 with a Word of the Year Jan 07, 2025

 As we step into 2025, it's the perfect moment to pause, reflect, and set an intentional tone for th...

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 Love Your People First Dec 11, 2024

In orthodontics, it's easy to think the key to success is giving your patients the best treatment. W...

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Spark Joy with Your Team This Season Dec 01, 2024

The holiday season is the perfect time to build camaraderie, celebrate achievements, and spread chee...

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How to Appoint a Clinical Lead Internally in Your Orthodontic Practice Nov 03, 2024

Choosing the right clinical lead for your orthodontic practice fosters a positive work environment a...

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Controlling the Chaos: The Hidden Gem of Your Orthodontic Practice Nov 01, 2024

In the clinical hustle and bustle, the clinical lead plays a crucial role in keeping everything on t...

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Balancing the In and the On Oct 07, 2024

As an orthodontist, your days are likely filled with clinical care, exams, and putting out fires. Ge...

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Time for Gratitude: Recognizing Your Team's Hard Work Sep 02, 2024

Time for Gratitude: Recognizing Your Team's Hard Work

As the warm days of summer fade into autumn, ...

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"I Quit!" The Link Between Turnover and Production Aug 23, 2024

High turnover rates significantly impact any orthodontic practice, not only in terms of team morale ...

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Break Free from the Bottleneck: The Importance of Cross-Training Aug 04, 2024

 Does the thought of a team member leaving fill you with dread? It's time to break free from these s...

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Thriving Teams Don't Tolerate Toxicity Jul 29, 2024

 

We've all seen it: the incredibly skilled team member with a terrible attitude. They produce fant...

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The Sink-or-Swim Approach is Drowning Your Team Jul 11, 2024

In the fast-paced world of orthodontics, the old "sink-or-swim" approach to training just doesn't cu...

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Simplify to Amplify: Work Smarter, Not Harder Jun 30, 2024

We all know the feeling: a never-ending stream of appointments, mountains of ClinChecks, and the con...

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Channel Your Inner Ted Lasso: Leading Your Orthodontic Team Through Summer Chaos Jun 02, 2024

Summer, a season for vacations, barbecues, and...exhausted orthodontic teams?

Just like any other w...

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