Posts Categorized: Huddle

Your Thoughts Become Your Culture

Last week we talked about what it takes to be a championship team. This week, I want to go one layer deeper because winning doesn’t start when the patient says yes. It starts long before that. It starts in your head. The most important conversation you’ll have today isn’t with a patient. It isn’t with… Read more »

Stay Hungry: Great Teams Never Stop Improving

One of the privileges of doing what I do is having the opportunity to spend time inside practices all across the country. I’ve met incredible doctors, outstanding team members, and practices that have built extraordinary cultures. I’ve also met practices that are struggling, frustrated, and wondering why they can’t seem to break through. What’s fascinating… Read more »

Raise Your Standard Before You Raise Your Expectations

Last week we talked about winning before the first patient ever arrives. This week I want to take that one step further… winning begins long before anyone is watching. It begins in the quiet moments when nobody is checking on us, reminding us, or holding us accountable. That’s where standards are built. Every team has… Read more »

Winning Begins Before the First Patient Arrives

Every Monday morning reminds me of a team standing in the locker room just before the game begins. The preparation has already taken place. The uniforms are on, the game plan has been reviewed, and in just a few moments everyone will walk onto the field to compete. Dentistry is no different. Before the first… Read more »