Within each of us lies a boundless power, one that we can choose to ignore, abuse, or harness to positively affect those around us: The power of our words.
It is likely that some of your most meaningful memories involve words that had great impact. In some cases, a few spoken words can change your life’s course. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words are to this day studied, examined, and explored because of their ability to motivate and induce passion. Centuries old proverbs and Bible verses caution that our words can “cut deeper than the sword.” In addition, an unbreakable promise is often referred to as “giving your word.”
In the dental office, and any work environment really, the words we choose on a daily basis can determine whether we find success a team. Positive reinforcement from the dentist or team leader can become the backbone of a highly motivated team of super producers. Conversely, thoughtless remarks that cut down can lead to discouragement, apathy, lack of motivation, and the dental practice as a whole suffers. Making a concerted effort to choose positive, upbuilding words can breathe life into a dental team that is choking on low morale. As a dentist and dental consultant for Portland, I’ve seen the power of words in the dental office!
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