{"id":1587,"date":"2020-03-13T17:43:42","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dentalsuccesstoday.com\/blog\/?p=1587"},"modified":"2020-03-13T17:44:23","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T17:44:23","slug":"practice-ownership-in-uncertain-times-the-true-test-of-a-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalsuccesstoday.com\/blog\/practice-ownership-in-uncertain-times-the-true-test-of-a-leader\/","title":{"rendered":"Practice Ownership In Uncertain Times &#8211; The True Test Of A Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It keeps gets crazier out there, doesn\u2019t it? &nbsp;Just when you thought everything was smooth sailing and nothing could stop the momentum \u2013 then BAM \u2013 a pothole in the road wrecks your plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are you going to do about it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Run and hide?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shut down your practice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Put your life on hold?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be at the mercy of everything and everyone else?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give in to the fear, the panic, the hysteria?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you going to stand and fight to protect what you\u2019ve built, defend what you stand for, hold true to your principles of patient care, show the true meaning of team leadership, and rely on the foundation for which you\u2019ve established your practice, your life, your reputation on?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone is turning to you right now. &nbsp;Looking for conviction in your vision, confidence in yourself, and belief that everything will be alright with the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is fitting to use that wonderful quote, \u201cWhen the going gets tough, the tough get going!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best news I can deliver to you is: You Are NOT Alone! &nbsp;I am here with you. &nbsp;And I will always be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The question is are you there for yourself, your team, and your patients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is the uncertain, trying, difficult times that determine your greatest victories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, in case you missed it with all the noise out there, I just completed my most recent webinar training called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/builttosellpractice.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The 4 Cornerstones of a Built To Sell Practice. 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