The Four Universal Promises of Leadership – Part 3
In previous parts of this series we looked at leadership, the self-commitment it requires, and the first of four universal
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Author: Edwin "Mac" McDonald DDS
The Four Universal Promises of Leadership - Part 2
In Part 1 of this series, I introduced you to a discussion about leadership and four universal promises of leadership. My next goal is to
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The Four Universal Promises of Leadership - Part 1
Warren Bennis, in his book, On Becoming A Leader, says, ”Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple, and it’s also that
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The Last Frontier of Trust
How can a patient trust you, if you don’t even trust yourself? Let’s dive in: Trusting Yourself The last frontier
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Trust in Relationship-Based Practices
What is trust and why does it matter in the relationship-based practice? Writer and public speaker Steven M. R. Covey
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Becoming More Trustworthy
Trust is a central facet of human interaction, one that cannot be ignored in a dental or business setting. This
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An Evergreen Dental Practice
How do you make your dental practice resilient? In a recent article in INC magazine, venture capitalist Dave Whorton and
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Know Your Work: Examination & Discovery
The best dentists I know mastered the art of examination and discovery first. They learned to understand their patients’ conditions
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Know Your Work: Complex Clinical Skills
Clinical competence is a requirement of a successful practice. If people are going to seek you out rather than just
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Know Your Patient: Part 2
Dr. MacDonald continues Know Your Patient What is always attractive to quality individuals is the same thing that is attractive
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Know Your Patient: Part 1
Knowing your patient beyond their surface structure is essential. It is a process of discovery that is fueled by curiosity.
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