Just as products have a life cycle or shelf life, so do business owners and managers. You can go from the Fun Stage (when you first started up) to the final stage of “I hate my business and I want out” (which can go on for many years). The question is: Can something be done […]
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The prophets of doom and gloom have raised their ugly heads again, and are predicting a major recession. Yawn. The Art Of Management worked with clients throughout the severe “recession” of the early 90’s and saw strong growth by our clients throughout those 5 years. Yet at the same time, most other practitioners suffered losses.
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How you look, talk write, act and work reveal your professionalism or lack thereof. Society does not emphasize the importance of professionalism, so people tend to believe that amateur work is normal. Many businesses accept less-than-great results. Schools graduate students who cannot read. You can miss 15 per cent of the driving-test answers and still
If you are not a “born leader,” take heart. Most real true leaders are created in the crucible of life, or else by mentoring, or by actual training. However we get there, we all need to be leaders in our own endeavors if we are to be successful. Whether you own a practice with no
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Have you ever ended a very busy day only to realize you accomplished nothing? You were probably distracted. Ever wonder why you feel frustrated at work? Distractions might be stopping you. Ever feel stress? Distractions may be the cause. Distractions are not just irritating; they are destructive forces that ruin your productivity. Examples: Chatty co-workers,
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Over the years, many healthcare professionals have told me that they are lazy. They find themselves goofing off, playing games on the computer, texting friends, going home early or without staying to finish up their day properly, chatting on the phone, doodling, chatting too much with patients or clients, and so on. When we take
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Do you think your most valuable asset is a possession – your home, your car, your stereo or your savings? No, none of these things are your most valuable asset. Even if you have millions of dollars, your money is not your most valuable asset. In fact, it might become a liability if you get
Pretty much everyone experiences times or even days when things are NOT all right in their universe and the future can look bleak or even black. Business is not always smooth flowing and going in the right direction. What separates the successful people from those who fail, however, is how we deal with issues and
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Is it really possible to find an employee who thinks exactly like you? In a word, “no.” We all have a lifetime of varied, non-identical experiences that shape us and our thinking processes. Therefore, the chances of hiring your twin is not something you should count on. Ideally, you should be looking for someone who
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Whether you know it or even want it as a title, everyone is a leader in some part of their lives. Mothers and fathers are leaders. Owners of practices are leaders. Staff can be great leaders within the practice as well. Great leaders have many defining qualities and some of them are listed below. What
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What WOULD happen if your practice got busier? This is a very important question as your answers may be what are holding your practice back from reaching its full potential. Many healthcare professionals are afraid of growth for a variety of different reasons. These resistances can be removed and replaced with enthusiasm and growth. Below,
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Perhaps your practice isn’t as fully booked out as you would like it. Or maybe you want to build up a juggernaut and hire an associate so you have someone helping you take the practice to another level. If yes to either supposition, then let’s do marketing and “fill ‘er up!” Here are some basic
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