2018 November AAL Newsletter

Nov 20, 2018 | Newsletter | 0 comments

The key to avoiding burnout when you can’t take time off

by Rebecca Fishbein

We are all familiar with the dangers of burnout. The most obvious solution is to take some time off, but what about for those who cannot do so? Rebecca Fishbein offers methods to lessen burnout that do not require vacation days.

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Leadership is Required to Preserve the Potential of Bold Ideas

by Jennifer Miller

The boldest inventions are most often created by unconventional thinking. Jennifer Miller discusses the importance of adopting a curious mind when faced with new ideas from staff, and offers advice to help you avoid “overzealous tweaking” of unique concepts.

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Take 5: Fine-Tuning Your Powers of Persuasion

by Anne Ford

“To win others to your cause, it helps to understand the subtle factors that influence everyday decision-making.” Anne Ford shares five tips to help you share your ideas in effective, persuasive ways.

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Three Traits of Leadership Longevity

by John C. Maxwell

John C. Maxwell reveals the secrets to surpassing the average tenure in a high-profile role: character, competence, and consistency. He argues that these traits, while hard to master, are the backbone to any leader’s longevity.

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Julia Dhar: How to disagree productively and find common ground

by Julia Dhar

Disagreement is inevitable – sometimes it feels like no one can agree on anything. Julia Dhar explores three techniques for approaching disagreement in a more productive manner. These strategies can be applicable in all parts of one’s life.

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ADA scholarships available for AAL’s Institute for Teaching and Learning

Three full-tuition scholarships are being granted by the ADA Council on Dental Education and Licensure to the Academy for Advancing Leadership's Institute for Teaching and Learning as part of the Association's commitment to supporting general dentist members who are...

The International College of Dentists awarded AAL Founder and President Dr. Karl Haden the Leadership Article Award

The International College of Dentists awarded AAL Founder and President Dr. Karl Haden the Leadership Article Award for his article "The Character of a Profession: The Next 100 Years," published in 2021 in the Journal of the American College of Dentists. The...

Leaders from 27 Universities Meet to Advance Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice

IPEC and AAL convene the Interprofessional Leadership Development Program in Washington, D.C. Click here to download the press release.

AAL and the American Institute of Dental Public Health Teach Strategies for Success in Academic Healthcare Leadership to the Next Generation

The Academy for Advancing Leadership in partnership with the American Institute of Dental Public Health and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas convenes the Academic Leadership for Residents Program in Atlanta, GA. Click here to download the press release.