There are many things that we cannot control about our business. For example, we cannot control a similar practice opening up only a couple of miles away or changes to what an insurance provider covers for plan enrollees. However, there is one thing we can control above all else—our mindset. In life and business, you can choose between a fixed mindset or a growth mindset. How can you use a growth mindset to boost your dental practice?
How Is a Growth Mindset Different from a Fixed Mindset?
When you’re operating using a fixed mindset, you will place blame externally, like on staffing challenges, limited resources, increasing supply costs, or other factors. Instead of taking on challenges, you’ll go out of your way to avoid them. When things fail, you feel defeated instead of trying to determine what went wrong and how to stop it from happening again. Those with a fixed mindset also often struggle to accept constructive criticism.
When you are operating using a growth mindset at your dental practice, things are completely different. If you encounter a challenge, you’ll embrace it and savor the opportunity to learn something new. You’ll proactively seek out feedback and look for ways to make things better instead of sitting around complaining about how they are. You’re also willing to bring in help instead of trying to do everything on your own. When you have a growth mindset, growth is inevitable.
Focus on Your Team
If you are operating your dental practice using a growth mindset, you are focused on learning and growth. As a result, you should help nurture your team so that everyone can reach the next level together. Provide your team members with continuing education opportunities that help them provide even better service. Help to develop the talent at your workplace, and don’t be afraid to look outside of your office for skilled partners that you can learn from.
Don’t Fear Failure
Failure can be scary, especially when it comes to your dental practice. The livelihoods of your employees and your family are at risk, after all. However, reframing failures as opportunities to learn and grow can totally change your mindset. Instead of forcing square pegs into round holes, look for new, better ways of getting things done.
Set the Tone
As a leader at your dental practice, you have the unique opportunity to set the tone. When you adopt a growth mindset at your dental practice, it has to be a team effort. By setting an example, you can inspire your employees and encourage them to be their best while remaining receptive to feedback and improvement.
Improve Your Dental Practice with APEX Reimbursement Specialists
Whether you’re looking for a way to make the insurance verification process easier or hoping to improve your overall patient communication plan, APEX Reimbursement Specialists is here to help. Contact our team today by calling (410) 710-6005. We look forward to working with you to make your practice a more profitable place.