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 this episode, Dr. Killeen dives into a key principle for running a smooth dental practice: knowing when problems need top-down leadership and when they’re best solved from the bottom up. Learn how to empower your team, provide clarity where it counts, and tackle challenges in the most effective way. To learn more about Dr. […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen breaks down how small daily improvements add up to massive results over time. From patient communication to morning huddles, even a 1% tweak—done consistently—can transform your practice and your life. Tune in to see how compounding progress works in dentistry and how you can start today. To learn more about […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen shares why the most successful practices don’t think in terms of either/or—they look for the AND. From improving patient experience and efficiency at the same time to strengthening your health and your leadership presence, the “AND mindset” helps you multiply value in every area of life and dentistry. Tune in […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks a simple question every dental practice should ask: who are your best patients? Whether it’s those who commit to comprehensive care or the ones who consistently refer friends and family, identifying and appreciating them is key to long-term growth. Tune in to learn why recognizing your best customers—and showing […]
Listen Now 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 […]
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