Done is better than perfect
How many great opportunities do you miss out on because you are waiting for perfection? "Done is better than perfect" is one of my many mantras. I can feel it…
Just Do It! The attitude to procrastination.
I love the energy that is generated when a team gets together to plan for the future. At such times, team members are functioning from their creative sides and are…
“Something needs to change!”
"Something needs to change!" I have had this thought on several occasions during my time working in dental practices. It happens in my personal life too. It is your…
Why Do We Resist Difficult Discussions?
"I should talk to that employee about her poor performance." "I have to tell the employee dentist he cannot have a pay rise." "It's not working out; I have to…
What is your mindset when things go wrong?
I met Mariam recently, an interesting and inspiring woman. During our conversation, she shared her perspective that there are three mindsets that we can choose from when in conflict…
What you focus on, grows.
What are your competitors doing? How can you find out? Who can tell you? Meanwhile, what are YOU doing? At times, we fall in to the trap of becoming distracted…
I admit it…I faked it!
I faked it...till I made it. I still do it today. I look at where I want to be and become, before I am there. It has been one of…
Sometimes, there IS harm in asking!
Should I ask for that day off? Should I ask for that pay rise? I should ask that nurse to change her roster around. I can ask the receptionist to…
Don’t Dumb Me Down! Part #3
In my recent two blogs, I spoke about my experience with my colleague, Rachel. She and I worked together twice. The first time, I was controlling and wanted everything done…
Don’t Dumb Me Down!..PART #2
In my previous blog, I wrote about becoming a better manager thanks to my experience with Rachel, a lovely lady with whom I had previously worked. I had been controlling…