Randall Berning's Smart Words For Smart Doctor CEO's

The Uncommon Reward

Randall — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:41:55 -0500

During my recent seminar at Wired For Success in Clearwater Beach I talked with an orthodontic resident about where he "fits". It is a topic I cover during the program in some detail, relating that each professional has several options...

Too Old To Learn New Tricks?

Randall — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:42:01 -0500

One of my consulting stories addresses innovation. I relate that for many senior Doctor CEOs they seem to reach a point where the practice is set, at least in their eyes. By that I mean the facility is right, the...

Why Does Your Staff Work?

Randall — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:23:14 -0500

At first glance the answer to the question seems simple, because they need / want a job to earn money to live. But a recent experience by a Doctor CEO provided a far different picture. He asked the question at...

Reflections: Power 2 Reason Gorman Symposium

Randall — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:25:33 -0500

The orthodontists and their staff members attending the American Orthodontics sponsored program were treated to a 100% education program. No product displays. No order taking. No speaker representing the company making a pitch. Nothing. And the doctors and staff were...

Dentistry Is Relationships

Randall — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:40 -0500

One of the most enjoyable parts of the dental profession are the relationships we all form. Doctors have very close relationships with their staff and patients. Specialists seek and connect with general practitioners and form working relationships that can last...

Doctor CEO Can't Muddle By

Randall — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:21:03 -0500

A doctor running a larger practice he related to me how he feels he is "running in place" and there is not the "upside" he anticipated at this time in his career. He stated he could not wait for the...

Reality Time

Randall — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:29:39 -0500

A Doctor CEO related to me that as he and his staff have returned to the practice after a Holiday break everyone feels the time away was too short! Some staff seem to be only "partly here" in their level...

A Reactive Vs Proactive New Year

Randall — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:53:09 -0500

Right now Doctor CEOs are involved in planning out their initiatives for 2012. We are in the midst of helping a number of those doctors as they seek to guide their practice growth, development, and profitability. Doctors that look out...

Spend Some Time With Good Brains

Randall — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:14:05 -0500

I often find during my consulting sessions with Doctor CEOs that they are isolated. Many seem to rely on very few advisors, sometimes limiting guidance to the practice accountant, a supply vendor and a few colleagues. Yet these same doctors...

Good Ideas Are Often Just That

Randall — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:54:36 -0500

Here at Berning & Affiliates we are very involved in year end and next year planning for doctors. It is amazing how many of our clients come to the meetings and talk about ideas they or staff or a spouse...