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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.
What separates wishful thinking from meaningful progress? In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares the timeless fable of Hercules and the farmer to explore the idea of active optimism. It’s not enough to believe things will work out. Real optimism is paired with action, and that combination is what creates lasting results. He also looks at […]
Listen Now What if the biggest risk isn’t failing, but never trying? In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a personal story about encouraging a talented dental assistant to pursue dental school and reflects on the parable of the talents and the danger of playing it safe with the gifts you’ve been given. He also shares a simple […]
Listen Now Why do some people consistently do the things they don’t want to do? Dr. Killeen explores Albert Gray’s idea that the difference isn’t discipline, talent, or even enjoyment of hard work. Successful people have a purpose strong enough to make the uncomfortable work worth doing. From following up on treatment to studying your practice numbers […]
Listen Now Dr. Killeen explores the law of entropy and what it can teach us about running a great dental practice. Just like a garage gets messier when nobody maintains it, practice systems naturally drift over time. Scheduling protocols get skipped, standards slip, and good habits slowly disappear unless someone actively puts energy back into them. The […]
Listen Now How many new patient appointment slots does your practice really need to hit its monthly goals? Dr. Killeen sits down with Ryan Gross to break down the numbers behind new patient scheduling, why a one-to-one ratio doesn’t work, and how cancellations, limited hygiene availability, and emergency exams all impact your ability to grow. They discuss […]
Listen Now What if the questions we’re most afraid to ask are actually the ones that could teach us the most? Today, Dr. Killeen shares a lesson from Randall Munroe’s What If? and explores why curiosity and asking “why” are essential to becoming a better dentist, leader, and practice owner. Whether it’s a clinical technique, a business system, or […]
Listen Now What if the best way to manage your dental practice isn’t day by day or month by month, but week by week? In this episode, Dr. Killeen explains why seven days may be the perfect window for spotting meaningful patterns without getting distracted by daily noise or waiting too long to make a change. He […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares how he is developing leadership within his own practice by teaching his Team Leader, Stephanie, not only how to lead, but how to teach leadership to the leaders beneath her. The goal is to move beyond an owner-centered practice where every decision runs through one person. He breaks down […]
Listen Now What do a group of canoe paddlers trapped by wildfires have to teach dentists and practice owners? Dr. Killeen shares a remarkable real-life story about decision-making under extreme pressure and the habits that helped a team stay calm, work together, and make smart choices when everything around them was changing. Unexpected challenges are inevitable in […]
Listen Now Why does your practice exist beyond providing dental care? In this episode, Dr. Killeen explores Simon Sinek’s idea of starting with your “why” and explains how a clear purpose can shape every patient interaction, every team decision, and the culture of your practice. Using Capital Dental’s mission to make dentistry different as an example, he […]
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