Asking good questions is an important skill that can help you gather information, stimulate critical thinking and facilitate meaningful communication. Both asking and answering questions are important parts of effective communications for your practice with your clients and team members. The types of questions you ask should capture the recipient’s attention, heighten their curiosity,...
Visual learning is a valuable and effective method of processing information that relies on visual aids, such as diagrams, charts, images, and videos, to enhance understanding and retention. Here are some reasons why visual learning is important: Enhanced comprehension: Visuals provide a visual representation of concepts and information, making it easier for learners to understand...
Team empowerment is a key factor in leadership effectiveness and practice success. Independent of but as important (if not more than) financial metrics, key influencers in business performance include workplace health and team adaptability to change. To ignite this, positive modelling from leadership coupled with openness to team input is paramount. Mastering effective leadership...
Congratulations on completing your dentistry degree! Here are some valuable pieces of advice for a new graduate in dentistry: Continuously Expand Your Knowledge: Dentistry is a field that evolves rapidly, it’s essential to stay updated with the latest research, techniques, and technologies. Attend conferences, workshops, and seminars, and consider joining professional organizations to enhance your...
We all long for success but we often have to struggle for it. And while we think we fear failure, or at least don’t want it around us — we all face it in one form or another every day. Everyone fails. But, failure is relative. Its measurement is subjective. Mostly it occurs in...
Yes, change is indeed inevitable. Everything in this world is subject to change, whether it is natural or human-made. The world we live in is constantly evolving and transforming, and as time passes, things change, whether we like it or not. From the smallest things like the weather to the biggest events in our lives,...
Canada ranks as the 13th happiest country in the world in annual report. Canadians are reasonably satisfied with their lives when compared to those living in other countries according to the 2023 World Happiness Report, released today on the International Day of Happiness. The countries with a high rating have “high levels of mutual trust,...
Are you sitting all day at your work place? Do you feel a reduction in your energy level; suffer from poor circulation, and poor posture? Stand up desks may be the perfect solution. Stand up desks have continued to evolve over the years, with several innovations that make them more versatile and effective. Offices...
What does it mean to be resilient? When you are resilient, you are able to bounce back from frustrations and setbacks, by adapting and moving forward. Resilience is the ability to function well in the face of adversity. Resilience encompasses four areas: mental, physical, social and spiritual; balancing these four components will help strengthen your...
Listening is a skill ~ an art. The more we coach, either in a team setting or one on one, the more we realize how important it is to develop our ability to listen. The key to communication and influencing people is to listen first and talk second and very little. Seek first to understand...
