Daily Dental Podcast

In the Black Friday podcast episode, Dr. Addison Killeen discusses the significance of trial and error, relying on intuition, and the element of luck in discovering effective solutions. He underscores how, in hindsight, we tend to believe we always knew the correct answer, even when it involved extensive testing and experimentation. Dr. Killeen encourages the audience to ponder these aspects during their extended weekend break.

On this Thanksgiving episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, your host expresses gratitude for his life journey. Dr. Addison Killeen discusses his journey highlighting experiences from high school, college, a variety of work experiences, and family life. He expresses gratitude for the lessons learned from his mistakes and for the positive feedback received on their podcast.

Three key metrics provide valuable insights into business performance and can be indicators for predicting future success. The first metric is "Treatment on the Books in the Next Two Weeks," which offers a glimpse of the gross revenue expected in the upcoming 14 days. The second metric, "Treatment Planned Dollars This Week," represents the beginning of the revenue funnel, tracking planned treatments that may turn into revenue in the future. The third metric, "Schedule Looking Forward," assesses how booked the practice is and informs decisions about hiring and marketing efforts. Dr. Addison Killeen also offers access to their spreadsheets and additional metrics on his website, providing practical tools for business analysis.

Join us on the latest episode of the Daily Dental Podcast with your host, Dr. Addison Killeen as he delves into the concepts of anticipation and expectations. Anticipation is portrayed as an exhilarating perspective on the future, free from the need to control it. This mindset enables individuals to look forward to upcoming events, such as vacations or the potential growth of their practice, without trying to dictate the outcomes. Expectations, in contrast, are characterized as an attempt to predict the future and link one's happiness to a specific outcome, which can lead to disappointment. If we can embrace anticipation while avoiding entitlement and rigid expectations, it will allow for a more open and enjoyable approach to life.

Gratitude can lead to increased brain activity, particularly in the reward pathways, resulting in the release of neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which contribute to feelings of happiness and improved health. Dr. Addison Killeen emphasizes the importance of incorporating positive thinking and gratitude on a daily basis to enhance various aspects of one's life, including relationships, health, work performance, leadership, and the pursuit of goals. He offers one practical and simple tip to start the day by asking others what they are thankful for during a morning huddle to boost their mood and well-being.

Your host, Dr. Addison Killeen shares his ten key insights for effective teamwork. Dr. Killeen stresses the importance of seeking guidance and asking questions from those who have experienced similar challenges. The value of spending time with experienced individuals, not necessarily restricted to dentists, is emphasized. Furthermore, he underscores the significance of leveraging technology, receiving constructive criticism, giving credit where it's due, and dealing with occasional challenges.

In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Addison Killeen delves into the notion of "embracing challenging endeavors" as delineated by author Steve Magnus. Dr. Killeen elucidates five categories of demanding tasks, such as venturing beyond one's comfort zone, exceeding expectations, fostering teamwork, eschewing immediate gratification, and challenging societal norms. He underscores that dental professionals can enhance their leadership qualities by confronting these demanding tasks, practicing vulnerability, and shedding pretenses.

Today’s discussion on the Daily Dental Podcast is centered around the importance of persistence in achieving success. Sam Altman, an American entrepreneur and investor, emphasized that people often underestimate their ability to shape their world through persistence. Dr. Addison Killeen shares that persistence is vital, whether facing challenges, failures, or praise and the only true failure is giving up. The message is clear: keep persisting, work through problems, and success will follow.

In this episode of the Daily Dental Podcast, we discuss the concept of accountability partners and the power of public accountability in achieving personal and professional goals. If leaders openly declare their goals and commitments, it creates social pressure that motivates individuals to follow through. Having an accountability partner, someone who holds you to your promises is also a valuable strategy to ensure goal attainment. Joining online communities like the Dental Success Network and the Dental Success Institute can also help dental professionals find support and resources to help them on their journey to success.

As dental professionals, it is critical to have a strategic approach to problem-solving and goal attainment. Dr. Addison Killeen promotes breaking down complex issues into more manageable components, a process often referred to as "zooming in." By addressing specific aspects of a problem one at a time, you can work towards creating better systems, such as improving appointment confirmations. This approach stresses the value of consistent, incremental efforts and encourages individuals to focus on what one action they can accomplish each day to inch closer to their desired goals.