You've heard the adage "tough times make tough people" and that's no different in a staff environment. Turmoil will undoubtedly weed out people who aren't up for the challenge but it will also ensure that the ones who stay are worth fighting for and will do the same for you.…
There is a very small but important distinction between talent and genius. And that is being able to see what other people cannot. 👁 You want to be successful? Start dialing in your vision. Notice the little patterns and nuances that no one else pays attention to and you'll start…
10 years can give a person a lot of perspective. You know what they say, hindsight is 20/20. 👀 But, one thing that looking back I've felt very profoundly is that I wish I did more. And, I believe regardless of what I do, in another decade I will probably…
Break the Stick - E152 Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:39 - Run Down: Break the Stick 14:31 - Office Talk: Student Shadow Experience 18:40 - Closing Thought In this week's episode we are taking our inspiration from the show Billions. It's a great watch and even though everything is very…
Lesson #1 in implementing your core focus is to INVEST IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING! If you don't have any skin in the game, how committed are you really going to be... especially when things get tough (which they will without a doubt). Check out the rest of the lessons…
Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Procrastination is Wisdom Start your week off right with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's all about what we can learn from procrastination. We always tend to view procrastination as something evil and a barrier to success. This is not wrong, but there…
Now that you have a focus for your practice, it's time to OPTIMIZE IT! 🙌 This is the part where people can get a little caught up because this requires change. Change is hard but trust me, it's well worth it. Check out the full episode @TheUltimateOD Episode 151 #theultimateod…
From Focus to Implementation: 5 Steps to Level Up Your Practice - E151 Highlights From This Episode: Run Down: From Focus to Implementation: How to Level Up Your Main Area of Focus (00:44) Office Talk: The Sky is Falling! (21:23) In today's episode we are expanding on episode 149 today…
Systems are how you scale in business. But who is in charge of these systems? 👀 Your managers! They are the guardians of this critical part of your practice infrastructure. 👉 Check out the full episode (E150) @TheUltimateOD #theultimateodpodcast #theultimateod #optometry #privatepractice #healthcare #leadership
Ultimate O.D. Nugget - How to Get in the Top 10% Start your week off right with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's about how to push yourself from 90% up to the 100%. This last little bit is the hardest and loneliest part of the whole…
You want to be the best leader in your practice? It all comes down to SYSTEMS. Systems build trust. Follow @TheUltimateOD for more tips and check out the full length episode for more! #theultimateod #optometry #optometrist #ceomindset #practicemanagement #leadership #practiceleadership #shorts #youtubeshorts
Are You Leading Your Practice?: the Thermometer vs. the Thermostat - E150 Highlights from this episode: Run Down: Are You Leading Your Practice?: the Thermometer vs. the Thermostat (00:40) Office Talk: Revamping my Optical (21:24) In this week's episode, we are talking about setting the tone in your office. Are…
Got problems in your practice? Good! 😎 Problems are the cost of doing business and EVERY business has them. Check out the full length episode at @TheUltimateOD #optometry #optometrist #privatepractice #practiceowner #practicemanagement #theultimateod #shorts #entrepreneur #problemsaregood #problemsarethecostofdoingbusiness #coldstart
Ultimate O.D. Nugget | It's Worth the Money To Get Rid of Stress Start your week off right with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's about how to handle things that cause you stress. In a book I read recently they said if you have money to…
FOCUS: How to Elicit Change in Your Practice | E149 Highlights from this episode: Run Down: How You Can Elicit Change in Your Practice (00:40) Office Talk: How Focus has changed my practice (21:28) In this week's episode we are talking about the key to making a change in your…
Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Who You Are Now Is Not Who You Were Then Start your week off right with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's about the labels we give ourselves. People change. 10 years ago you may have been a student, an athlete, etc. Are…
How To Make Your Optometric Practice Stand Out | E148 Highlights from this episode: Run Down: Discover Your Super Power: 3 Steps to Stand Out! (00:40) Office Talk: Manager progression & measuring what matters (21:28) In this week's episode we are talking about the importance of not being a commodity.…
How To Inspire Those Around You | Ultimate O.D. Nugget Start your week off right with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's all about sharing your knowledge and wisdom with others. Imposter syndrome is a real thing and everyone gets it at some point. The thing you…
This is Going to Hurt, But You're Going to Be Free - E147 Highlights from this episode: Run Down: This is Going to Hurt, But You're Going to Be Free (00:46) Office Talk: The Sales Funnel (21:05) In today's episode we are talking about those "issues" in practice that end…
Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Have I Arrived? Start your week off on the right foot with a little Nugget from Dr. Lillie! This week it's all about how to handle the question of "have I arrived?" We are all striving to reach that "next level" but what happens when we…
Problems Are a Good Thing - E146 Highlights from this episode: Run Down: Problems Are a Good Thing (00:58) Office Talk: Top Line vs. Reduced COGS (14:20) In today's episode we are talking about the one constant in business: problems. Contrary to the feeling you get when you hear the…
Ultimate O.D. Nugget - Ask Your Staff These 3 Questions to Increase Productivity In this week's nugget it's all about getting the information you need to help your staff be more productive. For your practice to run smoothly and efficiently with a good culture, your staff needs to have all…
