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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 today’s episode, Dr. Killeen talks about the hidden cost of perfectionism. In dentistry and leadership, chasing the final 5% of perfection can consume a disproportionate amount of time, energy, and focus; often delaying progress in the process. He discusses the difference between excellence and perfectionism, and why many of the best results come from […]
Listen Now Dr. Killeen talks about a simple but important idea: every yes comes with a hidden no. In a busy dental practice, it’s easy to say yes to extra tasks, meetings, projects, and responsibilities without realizing what we may be giving up in return. He shares why better leadership often comes down to recognizing trade-offs and […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen talks about a powerful quote from Aristotle: “It is the mark of an educated man to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” In a world that pushes us to react quickly and always be “right,” this mindset can be a huge advantage in leadership, dentistry, and everyday […]
Listen Now Today, Dr. Killeen explores a powerful idea from behavioral economics about how busy schedules shrink our mental bandwidth. When we feel rushed, we stop making thoughtful decisions and begin defaulting to automatic responses, especially saying yes to things without fully thinking them through. Those small yeses can quietly take over your time and attention. Meetings, […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen explores how observation is a skill that shapes the way we experience our day. In dentistry, we are trained to spot problems, which is important, but it can also lead us to overlook what is going right. When we only focus on what is broken, the day can feel heavier […]
Listen Now Dr. Killeen reflects on a quote from Seneca that highlights the importance of clarity. In a busy dental practice, it is easy to confuse movement with progress. But without a clear direction, even productive days may not move you closer to what truly matters. Whether it is growth, better systems, stronger culture, or more balance […]
Listen Now Dr. Killeen explores the balance between confidence and humility, and why both are essential for growth. Confidence helps you take action and move forward, while humility keeps you open to learning, feedback, and improvement. It is easy to lean too far one way. Waiting too long to start can hold you back, while believing you […]
Listen Now Today, Dr. Killeen shares a perspective on purpose: instead of trying to define one lifelong mission, focus on what matters most in your current season. Life changes, priorities shift, and what once motivated you may not be the same thing driving you today. One season may be about growth, another about building culture, improving clinical […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a framework from Coach Lou Holtz that applies perfectly to dentistry and leadership: do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care. These three ideas offer a practical guide for how to lead patients, teams, and yourself each day. In dentistry, doing the […]
Listen Now Dr. Killeen explores an important distinction between management and leadership in a dental practice. Management is about keeping the daily tasks moving, from schedules and supplies to claims and patient flow. It keeps the practice running. Leadership is different. It is about priorities, culture, and directing the team’s energy toward what matters most. A practice […]
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