Posted by Terry on October 30th, 2011 at 8:41 am
Volatire, the French philosopher, once stated: “Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice and need.” Boredom: Working in a dental office is the perfect cure for boredom. Every day, we see – and help – a different group of patients. When closing time arrives, we know that we have alleviated their pain and anxiety, sending [...]
Posted by Terry on October 11th, 2011 at 1:12 pm
A message from Terry: No, this isn’t a list from the opening round of the National Spelling Bee. And it isn’t a question from the vocabulary section of the SAT Test. Instead, focusing on these three C words can help you improve your “grade” as a team member. CONSCIOUS comes from the Latin “to know,” and [...]
Posted by Terry on July 26th, 2011 at 7:44 am
A message from Terry: Don’t forget to think outside the box when it comes to the term “index card.” Once upon a time, it referred to a three-inch by five-inch piece of heavy paper stock. These days, it can just as well be an electronic message on your computer, a hand-written Post-It note, a notation [...]
Posted by Terry on June 26th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
A message from Terry: The spoken word is little more than shaped air, and a thought is even less substantial than that. Nevertheless, the right thought or string of spoken words has the power to discourage, infuriate, delight or inspire us! With just a little effort, we can harness the power of other people’s wit [...]
Posted by Terry on May 31st, 2011 at 11:04 am
A message from Terry: Do you want to be rich, healthy, happy and an expert in your field? If so, here is advice from one of America’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin: “Be studious in your profession, and you will be learned. Be industrious and frugal, and you will be rich. Be sober and temperate, and [...]
Posted by Terry on April 5th, 2011 at 7:46 am
A message from Terry: Sometimes, the best pieces of advice are the hardest ones to follow. Consider the following bit of wisdom from Tom Peters: Formula for success: under-promise and over-deliver. For many people, this is simply common sense. But for well-meaning team members with a strong urge to please – (and you know who [...]
Posted by Terry on January 25th, 2011 at 8:15 am
“There is no duty we so much underrate as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world.” Robert Louis Stevenson A message from Terry: Gee, a tough homework assignment, huh? Go forth and be happy! Sometimes, it’s just that simple. But the world isn’t always a happy place. [...]
Posted by Terry on January 4th, 2011 at 8:28 am
A message from Terry: There’s a certain magic to all things new. That ‘new car’ smell. The unblemished sheen of a new pair of shoes. The promise, each September, of a backpack of new school supplies. And, for all of us, whatever our age or phase of life, the arrival of a crisp New Year, [...]
Posted by Terry on December 19th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
A message from Terry: Next to our own home, the place where we spend the most time – day to week to month to year – is at the office. And, in a very real sense, our co-workers become our second family. From that point of view, why wouldn’t you want to make every effort [...]
Posted by Terry on October 31st, 2010 at 6:57 am
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Ralph Waldo Emerson A message from Terry: Days, weeks or even months ago, you and your team identified a problem, discussed possible solutions, agreed upon a plan and put it into action. For a while, things improved…but now the ‘solution’ seems to be causing as much [...]