The training we never had—Excellence in managing staff
Success inevitably requires a difficult choice: either refer out the excess referrals or hire staff to handle the overflow (see “The dilemma of success: Do it myself or delegate” for […]
Dilemmas of success: Do it myself or delegate
If you are fortunate enough to grow, you will soon discover an additional challenge–having too many referrals to manage. While this may be a welcome relief from earlier struggles, it […]
Mandatory owner’s skills: How to know if you have what it takes
The owner’s skills will determine if a solo practice grows. Sometimes this is hard to face, but the organization will take on the character of the founder. There really is […]
Learning to manage myself: Solving my self-imposed roller coaster
One of my larger challenges was learning how to manage myself. Before I could find sustainable growth, I had to get out of my own way. As you will see, […]
Authenticity: The real me vs the office me
One of the more enjoyable aspects of being a therapist is sitting with those cherished clients who think you are just the most wonderful person on the earth. Let’s be […]
Mistaken ideas that I needed to overcome
Our attitudes about what we are doing in therapy can set us up. Mistaken ideas can lead to self-criticism and doubt, or they can guide our thinking toward more achievable […]
Overcoming false beliefs about money, business, & selling
One of the biggest challenges I faced in building a business was overcoming false beliefs. I had many attitudes and beliefs that held me back from business success. These trace back […]