CEOs of any type of organization have multiple problems that they must deal with during any given week.
The reason that they are CEOs is because they know how to cope with these issues for the betterment of their organization.
The 12 Main Challenges as CEO
1. Embrace those who disagree with you:
Some of your employees and other leaders in the organization will have problems with what your mission is for the company. Inform them of what your mission and company purpose is all about and this will disarm them entirely.
2. Always be visible and available:
Whatever you do, don't just stay put in your office all day. Get out and about among your employees. Make conversation with everyone, including the janitor. Try to get to know those who are working with you towards the same goals. If you really try to be there for your employees, they will trust you and will try their best to be their best.
3. Treat patients as customers:
Though you may not see many dental patients in your building, know that these people are the ones who pay you and everyone who works for you. Be aware that there are dental cases to be dealt with every day, but every case is special and should be thought of accordingly.
4. Cope with impending internal and external changes:
With the coming of a new presidential election in two years time, the Affordable Care Act may very well be made obsolete. The uncertainty of what changes may be coming is something that every healthcare executive worries about.
5. Communicate with everybody:
When you talk to those around you, that is one thing, but when you go out of your way to talk to everyone within your organization, that is a whole other ball game.
6. Make sure everyone is on the same page:
Move out of your comfort zone and try to persuade everyone to embrace any new mission or mission amendment that you may set to rule. They will appreciate the clarity.
7. Don't be afraid to take some risks:
A good CEO is one who knows how to make risky decisions. You must go about risk taking by being informed with as much hard data that is possible.
8. Practice acting like a CEO:
It is your duty to set the culture of your dental health organization. If employees ask why about a decision, be transparent and explain.
9. Be patient but persistent:
There are some things that may need to be done by a person underneath your leadership. You may have the vision, but they will not be able to read your mind.
10. You can't always get done what you would like done:
Face the reality that you are not super-human. Do what you can, but some things will have road blocks that you just can't scale for whatever reason.
11. Reach out to the community:
If you are willing to speak in front of your community, you will gain so much more support for your organization mission. They will appreciate being informed about new breakthroughs in technology, health insurance and any other important news.
12. Push through with a smile:
Remember why you entered your profession in the first place and be proud of where you are and what changes you are making for the better.