Most recent by John B. Pinto
Hold a more effective practice retreat for future planning
“The majority of meetings should be discussions that lead to decisions.”
Twenty-one hallmarks to professionalize you and your practice
“If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.”
Twelve habits of highly effective ophthalmologists
“Efficiency is doing things right; effectiveness is doing the right things.”
The bottom-line value of incremental patient volumes
“I really liked working hard. When I worked at Disneyland, I’d do 12 hours straight and go home thrilled.”
Responding to physician income headwinds
“Profit is not the legitimate purpose of business. The legitimate purpose of business is to provide a product or service that people need and do it so well that it’s profitable.”
Mastering your fears
“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.”
Watch for flashing warning lights in your practice
“The euphoria around economic booms often obscures the possibility for a bust, which explains why leaders typically miss the warning signs.”
Managing the stress of larger-scale practices
“The secret of successful managing is to keep the five guys who hate you away from the four guys who haven’t made up their minds.”
Arguments for and against becoming a partner in your practice
“One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.”
Measuring, interpreting and improving your practice’s surgical density
“Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.”