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, join Dr. Killeen as he delves into the crucial role of core values in employee evaluation. While rules and visions are easily crafted, ensuring alignment with core values can be challenging. Discover the impact of shadow values and the potential harm they pose to your organization. Dr. Killeen shares valuable insights on […]
Listen Now Explore the impact of decision fatigue and the tendency to make hasty choices without considering consequences. In this episode, we delve into Peter Drucker’s wisdom on creating rules for decision-making to conserve energy and make more informed decisions. Drawing parallels to dentistry, discover how dentists can streamline their decision-making process by implementing simple yet effective […]
Listen Now In this episode, we delve into the world of checklists, exploring how they serve as one of Dr. Killeen’s love languages. Inspired by Atul Gawande’s “The Checklist Manifesto,” we uncover three crucial points: avoiding common mistakes, keeping checklists concise and focused, and discovering diverse applications tailored to your occupation. From dental procedures to office management, […]
Listen Now In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, Dr. Addison Killeen interviews Tim Geisert. Tim was formerly the CMO of Bailey Lauerman, a nationally recognized marketing firm. He then moved into the leadership team at Kinexa, where he helped them grow to more than 2,400 employees across 21 countries, eventually selling to IBM for $1.4 […]
Listen Now Efficiency in front office management is critical to a dental practice’s success. Dr. Addison Killeen highlights a case where a retiring staff member led to significant financial losses, emphasizing the complexity of tasks such as insurance, billing, and scheduling. Dr. Killeen advocates for using Flex software to streamline processes, citing examples like sending overdue cleaning […]
Listen Now On today’s Daily Dental Podcast, join Dr. Addison Killeen as he delves into the dynamics of dental practices. In this insightful episode, Dr. Killeen discusses the optimal production distribution between doctors and hygiene, aiming for a balanced 75% from doctors and 25% from hygiene. Uncover challenges like overproduction and underproduction, and learn about crucial performance […]
Listen Now Dr. Addison Killeen shares the importance of systemizing a dental practice for efficiency and reduced stress. Dr. Killeen suggests creating visual guides with detailed pictures of ideal clinical setups for each procedure, accompanied by lists of necessary instruments and supplies. This approach not only streamlines procedures but also aids in training new staff effectively. He […]
Listen Now Tune in to the newest episode of the Daily Dental Podcast as we explore the implementation of protocols and checklists in operational processes, focusing on efficiency and accountability. Dr. Addison Killeen details his strategy, incorporating downtime protocols for both morning and end-of-day routines. Additionally, Dr. Killeen discusses the practice of employing a daily checklist system, […]
Listen Now In today’s episode of the Daily Dental Podcast your host Dr. Addison Killeen highlights the challenges of implementing change in the dental industry and offers a six-step model for effective change management. The steps include awareness, buy-in, skills, desire, resources, and an action plan. Dr. Killeen stresses that missing any of these steps can lead […]
Listen Now In our final episode diving into happiness, Dr. Addison Killeen explores the powerful impact of gratitude on our daily lives, comparing it to the stimulating effects of caffeine on the brain. Drawing on neuroscience, Dr. Killeen discusses how choosing gratitude can lead to a surge of positive emotions, akin to a dopamine rush in the […]
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