Can you (and your team) handle "change"?

Here we are, post Labor Day, and it's CRUNCH TIME! The last third
of the year is underway, and now is your chance to finish 2009
strong. Regardless of how things have gone so far this year,
you've still got half of the time you've spent thus far still
ahead, and you can either turn around a lackluster year or
ratchet up your growth a few more notches.

As they say, "past performance is not an indicator of future
success (or lack thereof)." With market conditions considerably
different than just 12 months ago, those who perform best are the
ones who are most nimble and adapt quickly to the new economic
environment.

Adaptation is, of course, a fancier word for "change". Successful
adaptation results in PROGRESS toward your goals. But the big
"BUT" is that "change" is difficult for many, especially if things
were going well before any changes were necessitated.

Which brings me to a great quote I found this weekend in my all-time
favorite newspaper, Investors Business Daily (a must read if you
ask me), by author Marilyn Ferguson:

"It's not so much that we're afraid of change or so in love with
the old ways, but it's that place in between that we fear...It's
like being between trapezes. It's Linus when his blanket is in
the dryer. There's nothing to hold on to."

Ain't that the truth! Jim Collins writes in his outstanding book
"Good To Great" that you have to let go of 'good' to get to 'great'.
That's difficult for most. And when you feel like you're operating
without a net, as in this shaky economic climate, it's worse.

However tough it may be, however, it's just as necessary!

Many times I've found that simply understanding the thought process
behind a concept makes it easier to accept that concept. I hope
that for you and your team, this analysis of the difficulty of
change will help you continue to move in new, better directions.

Do you want different results than you've been getting? EVERYONE
reading this message should, without hesitation, answer a resounding
YES, no matter how well you and your practice may be performing.

OK then...time to let go of that trapeze, leave the blanket in
the dryer, and DO different stuff! Now.

All my best,
Chris

PS: Coming up for my Dental Insiders Alliance members: TWO chances
this month for one-on-one coaching consult slots in September, TWO
separate teleseminars/webinars each loaded with new, relevant
content, and more. If you're not a member, now's the time to join.
Use the link below to take advantage of my most ridiculous offer
ever, which will go away later this month. I can't keep giving all
this stuff away forever!

Dr. Chris Bowman
Dental Insiders Alliance
www.DentalInsiders.com/patientattraction