On the back of our discussion last week on the value of making mistakes and drawing distinction and learning from them I thought this piece adapted from “From Space” by James A Michener quite appropriate to illustrate the power of creating ‘Learning Experiences’. “In 1943, Wernher von Braun was working on a rocket the Germans hoped would destroy London and end the war. Producing this rocket required new metals, new fuels, new guidance systems, new everything. Von Braun’s superiors were…
One of my heroes is Buckminster Fuller. He was a brilliant man who is a source of great inspiration and has transformed my thinking showing me how to live life differently. He is arguably one of the most fascinating and original minds of recent history. He is one of the world’s first futurists and global thinkers. Born in 1895, Fuller rejected the established religious and political notions of the past and the conventional disciplines of the current universities. He was…
Consider your heritage next time you feel hard done by. Just as heat tempers steel and makes it tougher so does adversity make a stronger more resolute chiropractor. You may face challenges in your quest to realize your vision of clinical excellence and practice success along with higher aspirations like maybe the worldwide leadership of health care in the chiropractic model. You may feel overwhelmed, frustrated or despondent as you deal with the economics of the 21st century health care…
Last week we discussed part 1 of this two part consideration of how, in our goal of being the best in our science and art of our professional package we are efficient at being safe, giving good service and getting great results BUT chiropractors do not ensure that we thrive in this material world. There are essentially two forms of strategy that will make a huge difference to your business and private life. Last week we discussed the first strategy…
As chiropractors we are, or aspire to be, highly invested and qualified in our science and all the intricacies of the chiropractic knowledge base. We put much attention and energy into the application of our calling in the form of the artistry of chiropractic technique plus the communication that is necessary to relate to our practice members, clients and people. These aspects of our professional package are essential components to ensure that we are safe, give good service and get…
As we slip into the end of year mode and prepare for the year ahead it is a good time to reflect on that which was during 2014 whilst at the same time also consider that which could have been during the year. During the year we at Quest have seen huge change occurring in the lives and practices of the majority of our clients. Many of you have literally kicked butt and made massive shifts both personally and professionally….
On the back of last week’s blog regarding the wisdom of leaving that that needs to still be done with and for practice members to TOMORROW I wanted to elaborate a little further. This brings us to considering the value of a forward plan of care for the development and enhancement of your practice members. Too often we can be guilty of thinking that because we have dealt with an area or problem, be it in the spine or the…
Potential and recently enrolled practice members are coming to your practice carrying with them their own understanding of health, health care, chiropractic and in fact their own worldview. They don’t know (and probably don’t care much) about what you know. They don’t necessarily see things as you do. Metaphorically, you might see it that they use a different type and style of ‘boat’ to navigate the waters of their life than you do. The question must be then ‘What is…
“Excellence can be attained if you… Care more than others think is wise. Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible.” – Jim Gentil This week’s quote has so much wisdom in it so we will explore it under the 4 topics that it deserves. I suggest that if you take the time over the next four weeks to focus on each of these statements you will…
This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and over the next few weeks I want to visit some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your practice. Theme – Willing to share themselves with others Everything that you think you have to hide from a…
This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and over the next few weeks I want to visit some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your practice. Theme – Accept responsibility to hold others accountable As we discussed earlier in this series of blogs holding…
This is a series of thoughts addressing the theme of excellence based on a famous quote from Rita Mae Brown, the American novelist and activist. She stated that “You cannot invest your life’s spirit into a compromise” and over the next few weeks I want to visit some of the key components of this viewpoint and how it relates to your practice. Theme – Create a set of values that enliven you Your values are the drivers of your life….