Prioritize Self: The Foundation of Effective Leadership
Imagine your ideal dental practice. Happy team, thriving patients, an office that buzzes with purpose. Now, how do you get there? How can you inspire that kind of culture?
Here's the secret: culture change starts with you. Shifting the culture requires a top-down approach, and it's about encouraging growth, not forcing change:
Be the Change You Want to See. You’re the leader. Your vision, values, and energy set the tone for everything. Are you passionate about patient care? Do you prioritize staff development? Embody the behaviors and attitudes you want to cultivate in your practice.
Inspire Others to Grow. People are naturally motivated by inspiring leaders. When you demonstrate the value of change, growth, and the desired culture, others become curious and engaged. Empower your team to learn and develop. Celebrate their wins, big and small, to show them their contributions matter.
Culture Follows. When both you and your team are aligned in values and actions, the culture of your practice organically shifts. Staff will naturally gravitate towards the positive environment you've created. Patients will pick up on the genuine care and expertise, too!
An upbeat, positive culture can be a wildfire that sweeps through your practice. But remember, it starts with you! Be the spark that ignites a passion for excellence within your team and practice.
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
