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Actionable advice to enhance your practice and leadership skills. Perfect for some positivity and insightful thoughts on the way to the office each day.
In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple but powerful hiring principle: focus less on where someone starts and more on how quickly they can grow. He explains why curiosity, coachability, and attitude often outperform résumés and polished skill sets—and how this mindset can transform your team over time. To learn more about Dr. Killeen […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen explores the idea of redemptive storytelling—how reframing past struggles can transform pain into growth. Drawing from research and personal experiences in dentistry, he explains why the stories we tell about our hardest moments shape our resilience, purpose, and even our leadership.
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a story from The 48 Laws of Power about how screenwriter Michael Arlen landed a deal—not by overselling, but by saying less. From Hollywood negotiations to dental case presentations, the lesson holds true: brevity builds influence. Whether with patients, your team, or even at home, clear and concise communication earns trust […]
Listen Now In this special weekend episode, we talk with Ryan Gross about data anomalies within the dental industry, especially in light of how weird September usually is. As always, sharing this podcast and giving it a rating on Apple Podcasts is an awesome way to support the mission we have. Thank you!
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a story from his college days playing violin at late-night jazz sessions in St. Louis—and the lesson it carries for life and dentistry. Inspired by a Miles Davis quote, he unpacks why mistakes don’t define us, but our response to them does. From missed opportunities to off-key patient interactions, […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen explores a powerful principle of communication and leadership: true understanding means you can explain something at any level—whether it’s a quick one-liner, a detailed paragraph, or a full chapter. He shares how this applies in dentistry, from explaining treatment plans to patients to casting vision for your team, and why […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks why “boring” habits are actually the secret to building both a better life and a stronger dental practice. From consistent morning huddles to simple daily routines, he explains why steady, repeatable actions beat flashy trends every time—and how embracing boring might just be your biggest advantage. To learn more […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen shares a fascinating psychology experiment that reveals just how much our mindset shapes our reality. From scars that don’t exist to practices that feel “stuck,” he unpacks the dangers of victim mentality—and why it quietly holds leaders, teams, and businesses back. More importantly, you’ll hear how to shift from helplessness […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks a 500-year-old quote that’s still spot-on today: “He who chases two hares catches neither.” From dental practices to daily life, distraction is the enemy of progress. Tune in to hear why narrowing your focus—and going all-in on one priority—leads to better results, less burnout, and real momentum.
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple mindset that can change the way you approach challenges—whether it’s dentistry, leadership, or life. Progress rarely happens at the point of comfort; it happens when you go one more. One more rep, one more call, one more moment of patience. Tune in for a reminder that real […]
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