Here is the reality . . . growth actually comes through our experience of being both a leader and a follower. It’s like the two sides of a coin. We readily think of mentoring others for leadership, but why can’t we also model how to be a good follower? Last year, while traveling abroad, I came across an olive-wood carving …
Is Your Team Designed to Get the “Right” Results?
If we think about it, there is undoubtedly a cause and effect relationship to the results we get as a company or team. For example, if our company experiences high turnover, what do we need to change? You might be tempted to think that the people hired weren’t the right fit or that it’s just what happens in today’s society. …
PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, ATC/L
The Importance of Administrative Excellence
Reach Your Maximum Potential Through Administrative Excellence I was looking at job postings recently, and one literally asked: “Do you have 6 arms and 6 legs and can do ten things at once?” If you guessed that this job description was for a front desk assistant, then you’d be right. The front desk is the nerve center of the clinic …
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How To Systematically Build A Multimillion Dollar Clinic – Part 1
First my disclaimer, I’m not a physical therapist but I have built three national service companies serving over 25,000 medical practices and 500 hospitals. Two of my companies were ranked on the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. I have also had the privilege of coaching a diverse group of entrepreneurs ranging from motivational and business leader …
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What is a Differentiator for those who Succeed?
People function and interact with influence from our personality (human behavior profile), intellect (IQ) and our emotions. (Figure 1) We have a natural tendency for our behavior, but also a learned behavior model. Just as we can learn to increase our intellect, we can learn how to improve our communication and emotional behaviors. Why is it that even though someone is popular, …
PT, DPT, OCS, CIMT, ATC/L
How To Best Spend $250 on New Equipment
This year is almost half way over, so if one of your New Year’s Resolutions was to invest in new equipment and products for your office, now’s the time! It’s obviously important to spend your resources wisely, which is why we’ve compiled a list of items that can help you refresh your facility for under $250. Retail Section Must-Haves: Pillows, …
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Challenges and Opportunities Independent Physical Therapy Clinics are Facing
DO THE RIGHT THING FOR LOWER BACK PAIN PATIENTS Healthcare expense has been rising for the past decade, impacting American consumers, hospitals and governments. It seems that the upward trending of healthcare cost will stay, at least for some time. There are a lot of factors that impact on healthcare costs for Americans. If we dive into the detail of medical …
Clinical Instructor, Nationally Recognized Physical Therapy Expert and Host of the Podcast "Healthcare DisruPTion."
Resolve to Make a Good First Impression in the New Year
Slowing down during the holidays gives you a chance to see things from a new perspective. As you take stock of your personal and professional life, you might decide 2017 is the year you’ll squeeze in more healthy meals between patients, or execute a new email marketing strategy. Use this time of quiet reflection to evaluate the physical aspects of …