Inspire. Lead. Succeed. Articles

January 2, 2026

Inspire. Lead. Succeed. Depart From Your Comfort Zone

How a trip to Croatia challenged me to become a better leader.

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

November 1, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed. An Unexpected Solution for Burnout

I’m so thankful for this information

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

October 1, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed.: He Did the Walk of Life

Lessons from monumental steps

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

September 2, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed. Planting for the Future

How gardening is analogous to leadership

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

July 16, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed.: Being All Ears

Listening is what makes the people memorable and creates devotion to a practice

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

June 2, 2025

Leadership: Inspiring Staff

Here are examples of effective ways this has been accomplished

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

May 1, 2025

Leadership: Are You Rich?

Before you answer, please read

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

March 3, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed: The Power of a Bracelet

Can feelings evoked by craft jewelry be created in practice?

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

January 1, 2025

Inspire. Lead. Succeed. What’s your vision?

Rewire your brain to accomplish your 2025 resolutions

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

November 1, 2024

INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: Thoughts on staff loyalty

Retaining team members has come down to these items for me

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

October 1, 2024

INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED. Believing in belief

Does a positive attitude breed achievement?

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

July 1, 2024

INSPIRE. LEAD. SUCCEED: The power of positivity

Daily rituals that replenish our positive energy reserves are essential

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

April 1, 2024

Inspire. Lead. Succeed: The importance of staff meetings

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

March 1, 2024

Inspire. Lead. Succeed: Inspiring Future Leaders

Your example can teach the next generation

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

January 1, 2024

Inspire. Lead. Succeed. A new year in bite size pieces

Think small to achieve big goals in 2024

By Dori M. Carlson, OD, MAL, FAAO

October 1, 2023