This episode of Practicing with the Masters is less focused on technical dentistry and practice management, and more about how to make sure you build the career and life you want. Marilee Sears is a coach for dentists who helps them realize how to increase their production while reducing stress. I know many fellow dentists that have worked with Marilee, and her work is always highly regarded.
Marilee is the daughter of a dentist, and she shares some of the personal experiences that shaped her outlook on life and work. She explains how her father was imprisoned by his practice, and how despite a fulfilling career in which he served many people, he still wished at the end of his life that he’d done things differently.
Marilee also talks about how you can get clarity on your values – be they family, financial security, or something else – and use them to improve your practice. We discuss ways to ensure that your team knows what’s expected of them at your practice, and how to keep everyone working toward the same goal.
This is episode is practically a free coaching session with Marilee thanks to all of her excellent advice. Marilee’s straightforward advice about tackling problems and communicating with patients will certainly give you food for thought, and hopefully inspire you to set some healthy boundaries to improve your practice.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
- Why Marilee’s father felt that his practice had become a prison for him, even though he loved the work.
- Why you should ask yourself if someone asking you for help really needs help, or needs to learn a lesson.
- How three important traits – effort, attitude, and results – help Marilee evaluate how her team members are performing.
- Why your practice can’t just rely on you to run smoothly.
- How dentists often fail to properly value the services they provide for patients.
- Marilee’s motto: what do we need to provide for patients so they love their smile and keep their teeth for life?
- How to create a freeing, empowering practice.
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Featured On The Show:
- Connect with Marilee Sears: Marilee Sears Coaching | Facebook
- Dr. Stephen R. Covey
- The Pankey Institute
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