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The June Coach Barrow Newsletter – including lots of free stuff
My June newsletter includes two free downloads. One is an alternative to the dreaded employee “appraisal” and the other is a...
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Chris Barrow
- Jun 20, 2018
How Mr. David Stewart taught me a lesson about boundaries in 1970
I want to take you back to September 1970. I’m a few days away from my 17th birthday. It’s my first day at my very first full-time paid...
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Chris Barrow
- Jun 15, 2018
I’m just about to meet some of the 20% of dentists who attend 80% of conferences
As if there weren’t enough conferences, study clubs, post-graduate courses and overseas jollies for us to attend, I’m here at...
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Chris Barrow
- Jun 13, 2018
Direction and Momentum
Our adventures in business require both Direction and Momentum to be truly nourishing. Direction is a strong understanding of where we...
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Chris Barrow
- Jun 7, 2018
“HOW” to “WHO” – the biggest step you can take in growing your business
There comes a point in our evolution as owners when we run out of time to Get Things Done. Equally, there will be a time when we run out...
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Chris Barrow
- Jun 5, 2018
8 words that will transform your treatment plan presentations
When presenting a treatment plan, begin with: The best way I can help you is…….
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Chris Barrow
- May 30, 2018
Top Hats, Toast & Moments of Truth – probably the best team training day ever – and
Sheila Scott has told everyone in dentistry that she has retired – but we have managed to get her agreement on a short revival of the...
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Chris Barrow
- May 23, 2018
The Unique Ability Exercise – a free download
There’s a brand new free download in the Resources/Infographics section of my web site this morning – but I’m also including a further...
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Chris Barrow
- May 22, 2018
Finding your “happy cadence” in business
The word cadence has to do with rhythm, the rhythm of sounds in nature, of music, of a person’s voice. In exercise, we recognise cadence...
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Chris Barrow
- May 10, 2018
11 tips for leading and managing Millennials in your dental team
Millennials will represent 40% of the total workforce by 2020. Like it or not, they are critical to the success and sustainability of...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 26, 2018
We need a new Academy to create exceptional managers
Here’s an interesting extract from a client email received yesterday: Chris you should create an Academy and train managers to become...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 23, 2018
Hypocrisy in priority and time management – a confession
Here’s today’s blog, somewhat later than usual as I’m in “catch up” mode after working all weekend at The Spring Client Retreat (which...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 20, 2018
New Achievements, New Habits – the Coach Barrow Spring Retreat begins..
It’s important to understand the difference between achievements and habits when you are goal-setting. An achievement is a specific...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 17, 2018
Feeling the pulse – what my clients told me yesterday
Extreme Business 2018 London workshop done and my 47 delegates are sent home with spreadsheets, handouts and their heads buzzing with...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 12, 2018
Sponges and Abstainers – identifying types in your team
Have you noticed a couple of behavioural types in your organisation? The sponge – that person who just keeps soaking up new information...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 10, 2018
What to do when (not if) you suffer from imposter syndrome
A characteristic I notice frequently as I listen to clients is “imposter syndrome”, so called because there are times when we don’t feel...
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Chris Barrow
- Apr 6, 2018
The first 3 steps to becoming an owner-leader (and falling back in love with your work)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – leaders lead people and managers manage systems. You cannot lead systems, you can only manage...
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Chris Barrow
- Mar 29, 2018
The Quarter is Dead – Long Live The Quarter! It’s time to reflect and then to plan.
Today I’m with the delegates at The Campbell Academy Business Course (talking numbers, marketing and the characteristics of independent...
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Chris Barrow
- Mar 28, 2018
How stressed are you?
During March I took possession of a Garmin Fenix 5s running watch and have been using the wearable technology and the accompanying iPhone...
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Chris Barrow
- Mar 22, 2018
The difference between good and bad leadership
We are all leaders; somebody is looking at you for guidance. There is something that I’ve said before but find that I need to remind you....
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