I hope that 2017 has started out with a bang! How are those resolutions coming? January 15th was the big day that stats show people break their resolutions and go back to their old ways, forget about any progress for the year. I spent one full day with a great group of coaches goal planning and then another evening with a group of friends sharing goals and ideas for 2017. IT HELPS. Previously I discussed preparing for 2017. How did it go? Did you make some audacious goals for 2017? Did you write them down? Did you declare them to family and friends? Did you post … [Read more...]
Your Wealth Report Card
Keeping track of your wealth is your report card One of the questions on my Practice Management final at the dental school is, “What is your report card after graduation?” The answer is: your net worth worksheet. While money and assets are not the sole determinates of your life’s success, for this exercise pretend money is EVERYTHING! Zig Ziglar used to say money is like oxygen - “You really aren’t aware of it until you don’t have any.” Filling out a net worth document should be something you do at least once a year (twice if you are really into it). You should also involve your … [Read more...]
Your 2017 Goals
Planning for your 2017 yet? I have two yearly planning meetings with two separate groups and one planned for my dental office. These are not only helpful by hearing other people’s ideas and goals, but publicly stating yours. You are now held accountable by others to achieve your goals. In this sense, peer pressure is an excellent motivational tool. Imagine you showing up next year (or mid-year) and having none of your goals accomplished. One of these groups I am new to and I hear they are pretty rough. LOL. However, it is around these types of people that you grow and become … [Read more...]
When the Going Gets Tough
No matter what type of achiever you are, there are times when life is going to try to knock you down. I doesn't matter whether it’s in business, health, or relationships. The difference between success and failure in our lives is determined by how we look and deal with these times - it shapes our destiny. Do we see them as yet another roadblock in our life’s journey that cannot be overcome? When these times come, it is easy and natural to get down and we all get a “pass” to be sad or frustrated for a time, but pull yourself up by the bootstraps and get going again. When you realize the … [Read more...]
Are you a Leader in Your Business?
What makes a great leader in business? Many times it seems people complain about their business (I’m in that group too!), but when I realize that it is not the business that needs a shot in the arm, it is I that needs it, I go back and review what makes a great leader in business (and in life). Many times I have failed to “sharpen the saw” in these areas! I suggest that you review these five points and ask yourself, Am I on top of my game? You might soon realize that it isn’t your employees, your clients or vendors that need improvement. Passionate Communication: To inspire others, you … [Read more...]