This episode of Practicing with the Masters goes beyond how to run a great practice and be a great dentist. Dr. McDonald is one of the most accomplished and recognized dentists in the field today. He has been teaching, writing, and coaching other folks in the field of dentistry for years.
But, he didn’t come on to talk teeth or business – he wants to address the foundation beneath your performance in these two fields. In addition to talking about his faith, Dr. McDonald talks about the trends in philosophy and thought that are affecting modern society. Edwin and Allison discuss the values and beliefs that make the foundation of a great career and life.
Dr. McDonald also challenges everyone to evaluate and test the beliefs and values that are operating in the background of our lives. Too often we are on autopilot, instead of being conscious of what we stand for. Once you have a well-developed philosophy and mission, your work can be focused and effective.
What You’ll Learn From This Episode:
- The standards and truths that we can all aspire to.
- Why keeping promises is the foundation of a good brand.
- Why your culture is built on philosophy and values.
- Why he loves facially-generated treatment plans.
- What postmodernism is and its shortcomings.
- The negative self-talk that gets in our way.
- Unconditional love’s powerful effects.
Listen To The Full Interview:
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Featured On The Show:
- Unchanging Points Of Light: Finding Your Way In The Dark by Edwin McDonald
- Dr. McDonald’s Plano Practice
- ServingHIM: Heathcare International Ministries
- Academy of General Dentistry
- The Pankey Institute
- Southwest Dental Conference
- Dental Economics Magazine
- Inside Dentistry Magazine
- Texas Dental Association
- Naveen Jindal School of Business at UT Dallas
- Immanuel Kant
- Copernican Revolution
- Jean-Paul Sartre
- Ravi Zacharias
- Genesis 1:26
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