March 24, 2020

037 - How a CEO Responds in Times of Uncertainty

037 - How a CEO Responds in Times of Uncertainty

How can we respond to a global crisis with optimism, courage and a view towards the future? Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen address the global pandemic that has recently consumed all of our lives and has begun to wreak economic chaos on everything from small business to major corporations. They dissect ten things you should be doing right now as a CEO to combat these circumstances and reveal best practices you can follow to ensure you’re taking the right approach for you, your family and your team.

00:37 – Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen speak to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and how to approach times of uncertainty as a CEO or small business owner

03:59 – Ten Things You Should Be Doing Right Now as a CEO 

07:52 – One: Identify what is most important right now 

11:42 – Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen take a break to provide an update on The Remarkable Practice Attraction Immersion this April 2020 

14:14 – Stabilize, Reactivate, Mobilize 

16:57 – Two: Meet with your team and get everybody on the same page 

18:16 – Three: Stabilize your base of patients 

22:23 – Four: Dealing with the people who are skipping, missing or not showing up for their care 

25:29 – Five: Creating content every day 

27:37 – Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen take a break to promote Chiro Match Makers

30:10 – Six: Distributing content 

33:04 – Seven: Add value and engage on your social media platforms

35:47 – Eight: Doing virtual consultations 

38:19 – Nine: Creating and promoting advanced workshops and webinars 

43:22 – Ten: Train your team on objection management 

45:56 – Dr. Pete and Dr. Stephen provide some wisdom and guidance from lessons they’ve learned from facing crises throughout their careers 

EPISODE QUOTES

“The most important thing to focus on is the big ‘Why’ right? The ‘why’ is where all the activation energy is gonna live for you to do this hard stuff that we’re gonna tell you you need to do right now.” (04:34)

“Docs, this is the time where leaders need to step up and lead from the front, right now.” (06:28)

“If you focus on the places where you have influence, your influence grows. If you focus on areas that you don’t have influence, your influence shrinks.” (15:40)

“If there’s any level of instability within the context of your team, that will always create a shakier foundation for your patients.” (18:51)

“Like with any great crisis, it really reveals everybody’s character. And, it’s just awesome to see how people have stepped in and stepped up.” (28:54)

“Decision makers are sick and tired of having businesses that are closed, empty schools, empty churches, empty gyms, etc. People are gonna be ready to hear a better way to better health. They’re gonna be looking for an expert who can tell them how to reduce their risk and mitigate the risk of their people and their coworkers. And they don’t want to be this exposed. They do not want to repeat this again. And you’re gonna show up with a solution, a better way to better health.” (42:51)

“We know the number one thing you can do to boost your immunity is going to be in your mental state. It’s how you’re thinking, and how you’re believing and what you’re seeing.” (45:16)

“Leaders know that we can’t always choose our circumstances, but we can always choose our attitude.” (51:15)

LINKS MENTIONED

Dr. Stephen’s LinkedIn

Dr. Pete’s LinkedIn

The Remarkable CEO Website

Dr. Stephen’s Book – The Remarkable Practice: The Definitive Guide to Build a Thriving Chiropractic Business

The Remarkable Practice Immersion Event

Chiro Match Makers Website