january 2009 issue of jameson monthly
Brock Arms Receives Jameson's Branch of Peace Award
Michigan Dentist Brock Arms has been announced as Jameson Management, Inc.’s first "Branch of Peace" award recipient, honoring his devotion to promoting peace and leadership.
"With movements everywhere on ‘the greening of America’ and becoming more Earth friendly as people and professionals; and with the worldwide plights that human beings face and the many moving stories you hear of heroes trying to do their part, we wanted to really call those qualities out of the dental industry and bring the heroin to the spotlight for a moment. Thus, the Branch of Peace award," said Cathy Jameson, Founder and CEO of Dental Coaching Firm Jameson Management, Inc.
Cathy Jameson’s vision evolved into special sketches created by her father, Derry Ebert, which have been crafted into wall décor awards commemorating each award recipient. Her directive in the call for applications welcomed entries describing "anyone who is living with a big picture perspective; whether living an environmentally conscious life, doing something philanthropic, exemplifying outstanding leadership and things along those lines. Dr. Arms definitely seems to be an appropriate match with Cathy’s thoughts," said Jameson Management, Inc.’s President, Jess Webber.
The nomination for Dr. Arms highlighted his leadership in (1) vision, (2) discipline and (3) character, described as follows.
"To have a big vision for oneself for the sake of self is admirable, but to have a vision for one’s life with less regard for personal reward is honorable. I would describe Dr. Arm’s vision as honorable. His vision is to make health and beauty accessible to people in our community by offering his services as a dentist. He also has a great vision for sharing himself and any wealth with the world, by supporting projects locally and globally. His desire to help others is evident by his generous decision to give five percent of his collections to charities in our community and around the world. He has given generously to Tsunami relief efforts, project Christmas (a local organization that gives gifts and food to the under-privileged), Pathway of Hope, (a home for troubled girls) and other charities, as well."
Dr. Arms and his team volunteer to organize and participate in Give-Kids-A- Smile, a program to educate, screen and help local children attain needed dentistry at not charge. He has also participated in numerous volunteer trips to remote areas in Mexico, providing necessary dental care to the poor. Dr. Arms’ concern for humanity extends to the unborn and their expectant mothers and fathers, as well. He recently gave a gift to Care Net, a local crisis pregnancy center, allowing them to purchase an ultrasound imaging machine. He also plans to help fund the salary of the needed ultrasound technician.
"When no one is looking", says the nomination, "you might find Dr. Arms floating down a river in a canoe with a group of kids from his church or standing at the edge of a stream, sharing his love of fishing with a boy who would otherwise not have the opportunity."
"We are proud of the efforts Dr. Arms makes not only as an excellent dentist but as a well-rounded man who is, in the eyes of many, a humble hero. He certainly exemplifies the characteristics Cathy had in mind when she envisioned the Branch of Peace award. We hope many are inspired by his story and that the dental industry is the source of many more leaders for centuries to come," said Webber.
LifeSMILES Dentistry is located at 909 Carmel Street in Cadillac, Michigan. Call 231.775.8281 or visit www.CadillacDentist.com for more information about Dr. Arms and his efforts or to inquire about the services at LifeSMILES Dentistry.
Do you know someone that should be considered for the Branch of Peace Award? Click here to make your nomination.
Aesthetic Advantage Helps You Expand Your Practice
Do you consider your practice a standard preventive and corrective dental practice- not necessarily an aesthetic or cosmetic practice?
What would you say if Dr. Larry Rosenthal told you that everything you do can promote cosmetic dentistry and boost your existing Aesthetic and restorative practice? To view a recent 'Access' Magazine article about Aesthetic Advantage, click here and begin to discover how to get more and give more from the services you already offer.
Have you heard about Dr. Larry Rosenthal's live patient hands-on Aesthetic continuum in New York City? You can enroll in an upcoming program and access outstanding instruction on how to build the cosmetic aspect of your practice. You may visit their website at wwww.aestheticadvantage.com or you may contact Jackie Pastore at (212) 794-3552 or via email at Jackie@rosenthalapagrp.com.
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Goals & New Year Resolutions
Goals & resolution time, already? Time does fly by. Others are finding that 2009 is already flying by, with guilt already consuming our unmet resolutions. Goal setting and resolution keeping is a craft to be monitored, isn't it? Live with intention so you feel like you're living the way you really want to and practicing the way you really want to! Today is the day to define it, refocus it and make it happen!
A goal, defined by Webster as "the end toward which effort is directed," gives you an idea of what will be the result of specific actions or behaviors. Many people have a vague idea of what it is they want to achieve in life, but very few spend the time and energy to plan for successful achievement of those goals.
As you likely know by now, we always recommend that you write goals in three distinct and yet interrelated areas of your life:
- PERSONAL AND FAMILY GOALS
- BUSINESS AND CAREER GOALS
- SELF IMPROVEMENT GOALS
We find that these three areas are so interrelated that it is difficult to separate them. How you feel about yourself - your physical, emotional, spiritual and mental fortitude - definitely affects your work which in turn affects your family life and vice versa.
- WRITE THE GOAL: A goal is not a goal until it is written down.
- DESIGN THE PLAN: What are the objectives or strategies necessary for the accomplishment of the goal? In other words, what must you do in terms of specific tasks to reach this goal?
- PERSON OR PERSONS: Determine the person or persons responsible to perform each task
- TIME ACTIVATE: When must each task be completed?
- EVALUATION: How is it going? Do you need to adjust your plan? What have you learned from the proposed plan of action?
Your team at Jameson is here to help you as you reach toward your goals in 2009.
