The Role of Gratitude in Dental Practice
According to a recent survey released by the John Templeton Foundation, people are less likely to feel or express gratitude
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Pankey Philosophy
A Sturdy Foundation for Relationships
What would you like to build your relationships upon in your practice? With all the attention that is paid to
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An Abridged Biography of L.D. Pankey
In 1999, I participated in the writing of a 500-word bio of Dr. Lindsey Dewey Pankey, Sr. for his posthumous
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Unwitting Barriers to Care
Few people have worked as tirelessly to advance the thinking of L.D. Pankey and Bob Barkley as Rich Green DDS,
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Slip Slidin’ Away
If you watch one episode of Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares, you will see a repeating theme. Previously great restaurants have
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People Change But Not Very Much
L.D. Pankey famously said, “People change but not very much,” and hearing this for the very first time represented an
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The Four Universal Promises of Leadership – Part 5
In previous parts of this series, we looked at leadership, the commitment it requires, and the first three of four
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The Four Universal Promises of Leadership – Part 4
In previous parts of this series, we looked at a definition of leadership, the commitment it requires, and the first
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We All Need Personal Power
Life is a lot like a game, it’s a series of physical, emotional, and financial interactions with our environment and
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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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