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Tact and the Sycophant.

Tact and the Sycophant.

At lunch this weekend, my 10-year-old son told me “at mom’s house, we keep our opinions to ourselves.” I didn’t even finish swallowing my food before I said, “I completely disagree,” quickly stopping all conversation at the table. I asked, “When should you freely share your opinion, even if it isn’t well-received?” All three of my boys had good... »

Time is Money.

Time is Money.

Most small business owners have scores of reports they check each month to help them manage their money. Expenses and revenue are tracked meticulously. Budgets are set and regularly reviewed before new investments are made in technology or human capital. Even the average business owner has some idea of their production, collections and expenses this week or this month and how they compare to the s... »

Groupthink.

Groupthink.

It’s no secret that I am not a fan of social media and Facebook groups. Particularly for pathologic perfectionists (i.e., orthodontists), this method of communication is dangerous for several reasons: First, those who post in these forums assume they assert unique views and ideas, imagining themselves as individuals. Yet, to a great extent, the views espoused are heavily influenced by colleagues, ... »