Value without the fluff.
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 today’s episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple learning strategy inspired by Richard Feynman that can level up your clinical skills, leadership, and systems. The idea is straightforward. If you really want to understand something, try explaining it in plain language like you are teaching a sixth grader. By choosing a concept, simplifying it, identifying gaps, and […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen talks about the kind of learning that never stops. Not CE credits or classroom time, but the everyday growth that keeps us adaptable and relevant in dentistry. As materials evolve, technology advances, and patient expectations shift, staying open to learning is what keeps us moving forward. The biggest obstacle is […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks a simple idea that applies to nearly every corner of dentistry. One size does not fit all. From choosing the right crown cement for zirconia versus layered E.max, to selecting scanners like the iTero, to building a practice model that fits your personality and team, success comes from alignment […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares why 3D scanning is one of the most powerful tools you can add to your new patient workflow. Using the iTero as an example, he explains how scanning goes far beyond crowns and bridges. It gives patients a clear, visual understanding of gum recession, occlusion issues, wear patterns, and […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen challenges the traditional view of intelligence. It is not just about IQ, speed, or memorizing information. The real measure of intelligence is whether you are using your skills and drive to intentionally design a life you actually want to live. He reflects on the quiet burnout many high achievers experience […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on a powerful idea about preparation and uncertainty. In dentistry, not every procedure goes according to plan, and the real advantage is not predicting every scenario but developing the mindset to handle whatever comes your way. He shares thoughts on staying calm when things get bumpy and focusing on […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen explores what really happens when we overload our schedules and divide our attention too many ways. Drawing on research with sugarcane farmers and the concept of attention residue, he explains how scarcity and constant task switching quietly reduce our cognitive capacity. In dentistry and leadership, that loss of bandwidth shows […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple framework for thinking about time and priorities. He explains why the next hour is where discipline and focus are built, while the next ten years is where health, skills, and relationships quietly compound. The challenge is not to live in only one time frame, but to take […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple mental model that can sharpen decision making and reduce overwhelm. Knowledge is rooted in the past, but decisions shape the future, and that gap highlights the power of just in time learning. Instead of trying to master everything at once, he encourages focusing on the information that […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen reflects on how comparison has shifted over time and why modern exposure to extreme lifestyles can quietly erode our sense of enough. Drawing on insights from Morgan Housel, he explores the difference between healthy ambition and toxic discontent. This invites you to notice where comparison may be driving dissatisfaction and […]
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