A big vision is great—but without clear waypoints, it’s easy to end up climbing the wrong mountain. In Episode 51 of the Elevation Association Experience Podcast, Dr. Jared Hill and Dr. Dan Nelson continue the ascent up the Leadership Peak by breaking down one of the most practical parts of the Elevation Association Operating System: turning your long-term vision into measurable milestones and 90-day priorities. Starting with your 10-year BHAG, Jared and Dan walk through how to build a realistic 3-year picture, narrow that into focused 1-year goals, and then create 90-day “rocks” that actually move your practice forward. They also dig into where goal-setting often falls apart: too many priorities, vague goals, the wrong people on the leadership team, shared accountability, and failing to consistently review progress. In this episode: • Why a BHAG without waypoints can send you up the wrong mountain • How to build a clear 3-year picture for your practice • Choosing the 3–7 goals that actually matter this year • Turning annual goals into focused 90-day rocks • How to choose the right people for your leadership team • Why every rock needs one clear owner • The difference between owning a goal and doing all the work yourself • How weekly Level 10 meetings keep goals from disappearing • What to do when a quarterly goal goes off track • Why priorities—not more to-do lists—create progress Your homework: Write your 3-year picture: four key numbers plus 10 statements that describe what is true three years from now. Choose no more than three 1-year goals that point directly toward that picture. Set 3–5 rocks for the next 90 days, each with one owner and a due date. You don’t have to reach the summit today. You just need to know where the next waypoint is. Elevate Your Practice. Elevate Your Life. #ElevationAssociation #DentalLeadership #DentalPracticeManagement #DentalBusiness #Dentist #PracticeGrowth #Leadership #GoalSetting #BHAG #EOS

Core values shouldn’t just be words hanging on a wall. They should help define who you hire, how you lead, what you reward, and ultimately the culture you build. In Episode 50 of the Elevation Association Experience Podcast, Dr. Jared Hill and Dr. Dan Nelson break down how to discover the core values that already exist within your practice—and how to turn those values into something your team actually lives. In This Episode: • How to discover your practice’s real core values • Core values vs. aspirational values • Why copying another company’s values doesn’t work • Why 3–5 core values is usually enough • How to make your values memorable and measurable • Using core values to hire, fire, review, and reward • Reinforcing your values through weekly team meetings • Why partners can have very different personalities but still succeed when their values align • The importance of leaders actually living the values they expect from their team Your goals may change. Your team may change. Your practice may change. But when your core values are clear, they provide the foundation for the culture you’re trying to build. At Elevation Association, we help dentists intentionally build their Life, Leadership, and Legacy—inside and outside the practice. Learn more, join the EA community, explore upcoming summits, and get your Free Growth Report at: ElevationAssociation.com If this episode helped you, like, subscribe, and share it with another dentist or practice owner. #DentalLeadership #DentalPractice #CoreValues #PracticeCulture #ElevationAssociation

Can taking more time off actually make you a better dentist, leader, spouse, and business owner? In this episode of the Elevation Association Experience Podcast, Dr. Jared Hill and Dr. Dan Nelson explore the science behind recovery, burnout, and why vacation isn't a luxury—it's one of the highest-return investments you can make in your career and your life. Drawing from peer-reviewed research, personal experience, and years of coaching successful dental practices, they discuss why so many dentists feel trapped by their businesses and how intentional time away can actually increase productivity, creativity, and long-term success. In This Episode: ✔️ The science behind vacation and improved mental performance ✔️ Why burnout is so common in dentistry—and how to prevent it ✔️ The connection between recovery and peak performance ✔️ Why your best ideas often happen away from the office ✔️ The "Default Mode Network" and creative thinking ✔️ How to plan your calendar so you can actually take meaningful vacations ✔️ Why travel creates stronger leaders, healthier families, and better businesses ✔️ Jared's simple framework for planning four meaningful vacations each year ✔️ Why "I can't afford to take time off" is usually a planning problem—not a financial one Whether you're a dentist, entrepreneur, healthcare professional, or business owner, this conversation will challenge the way you think about success, productivity, and building a life you actually enjoy living. 🌎 Learn more about Elevation Association https://www.elevationassociation.com Discover: • Dental Practice Coaching • Leadership Development • CE Events & Retreats • Belize Couples Summit • The Elevation Community Follow us: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevationassociation 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elevationassociation If this episode helped you, Like, Subscribe, and Share so we can help more dental professionals build thriving practices without sacrificing the lives they're working so hard to create. #Dentistry #Dentist #Burnout #Leadership #DentalPractice #PracticeOwner #WorkLifeBalance #Productivity #BusinessOwner #Vacation #ContinuingEducation #DentalPodcast #ElevationAssociation #Success #Recovery