What Tiger King Taught Me About the Power of the Pivot Like bazillions of Americans, last week I was shamefully glued to Netflix watching the docuseries, Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem, & Madness. I had no idea what to expect. Nonetheless, I was tethered to the television and watched the 7-episode series over the course of 3 nights. That's more television than I typically watch in 3 months. The outrageous documentary depicts the story of Joe Exotic, a big cat breeder, and his role in the (previously unknown to me) seedy underworld of roadside big cat zoos. The film exposes us…
How to Run a Company Book Club That Actually Builds Leaders I like to read. Books. In conversations with others, I've come to realize this places me in the minority. I've also found that people want to learn and grow while enriching the company for which they work. They just need someone to expose them to new ideas. A company book club is a great way to do this. That's not theory. During my career, I've organized and led numerous book clubs and have seen them lead to new innovations while cultivating a new generation of leaders. Now, you might…
G.O. D.E.E.P.: The Mindset Shift That Separates Top DSM Practices From the Rest What's the biggest reason dental practices fail to attain success in Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM)? Getting patients tested? MD networking? Medical billing? Worried about side-effects? Forget software. Forget devices. Yes, those are all obstacles inherent to DSM, but the dentist that is the "go to in our area" has figured out how to overcome those obstacles. They're screening patients. They are getting patients tested and they're receiving referrals from physicians. She's receiving reimbursement from medical insurance. He's treating a lot of patients and managing side-effects. So, it…
Money Can't Buy DSM Success: Why Effort Beats Investment in Dental Sleep MedicineMoney helps celebrities get away with drunk driving, but no amount of money will make you successful in Dental Sleep Medicine. Think that's a non sequitur? You may be asking yourself if I've lost my mind. Please allow me to explain.Whether you get your news from The Economist, Facebook, TMZ, or Fox News, you've undoubtedly read about celebrities committing crimes and escaping unscathed. Why? They pay exorbitant amounts of money to get the results they want. In some cases, they have literally gotten away with murder. Follow me…
Slow and Steady Wins the Race: Setting Realistic Goals in Dental Sleep MedicineBy Jason Tierney — Connector, Wordsmith, RunnerIt's happened to nearly all of us. We want a transformative experience and we set out with the best of intentions. I want to rock the 6-pack abs and the perfectly toned biceps at the beach in June, so I sign up for a gym membership today.It's Sunday. I'm going to eat healthily at each meal, so I go to the grocery store and avoid the center aisles which contain all the bad stuff. I load up the cart with kale, cucumbers,…