Dennis the Dentist & other names

Report from the first full day of TED 2011 in The Guardian. People called Dennis are disproportionately likely to become dentists. But call your son Lawrence and there’s a far higher than average likelihood he’ll become a lawyer. We are unconsciously drawn to things we sound like, according to New York Times columnist David BrooksContinue reading “Dennis the Dentist & other names”

Cascade of broken promises – Seth’s Macbook Story

Seth Godin is one of the most influential people on the planet, in my (humble) opinion. So when he writes like this no matter who you are, you know that people will listen. Lesson is simple: “Don’t make promises that you can’t keep”. It applies at top end, middle and bottom end of each andContinue reading “Cascade of broken promises – Seth’s Macbook Story”

Once a day – Three things to do today – and every day – for a more productive work life.

From the Business Link website. I spent a long session with my coach yesterday morning discussing daily effectiveness, how to improve it, how to maintain it,  how to acknowledge when you have had a good day and how to learn from those days when you have not been as effective as you would have wished.Continue reading “Once a day – Three things to do today – and every day – for a more productive work life.”

Dip in household budget confidence.

If you’re the owner of a “family” dental practice then don’t be surprised when people are concerned about what they perceive as discretionary spending and choose the cheapest options. Prepare for it, acknowledge it and take action to be able to offer alternatives either clinically or financially. Dip in household budget confidence 21 February 2011Continue reading “Dip in household budget confidence.”

BDA press release: Deferring dental treatment unwise, warns BDA

So it’s not just you that is experiencing problems with “the book”. 17 January 2011 Deferring dental treatment unwise, warns BDA Concerns about the economic climate are leading patients in England to cancel dental appointments and defer treatments they need, according to research by the British Dental Association (BDA). The unfortunate knock-on effect of theseContinue reading “BDA press release: Deferring dental treatment unwise, warns BDA”