Explore strategies to become a more effective leader in your practice. Strong leadership helps drive business growth, improve team dynamics, and enhance patient care. APTA Private Practice provides resources and expert guidance on key leadership topics, from staff development to strategic planning. Stay informed with best practices and practical insights to help you lead with confidence and support the success of your practice.

Webinar: Unlocking Team Potential: Leveraging the DISC Profile for Stronger Communication and Performance in Your PT Practice | Recording Now Available 

Many private practices struggle with team dynamics, team engagement, and team retention. In this webinar focused on enhancing emotional intelligence, we will explore how the DISC Profile provides a powerful framework for understanding personality-driven behaviors and communication preferences. Attendees will learn how to identify their own naturally wired strengths and blind spots as well as those of their teams.  Leaders who adapt to different DISC styles will see not only more effective communication and enhanced teamwork, but also the creation of a culture that continues to attract and retain top talent.  Walk away from this webinar with insights ready to improve performance, reduced stress, and a more engaged team resulting in better patient care and business success.

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To get the most out of this webinar, we recommend completing a DISC assessment before attending the live session. This will give you a better understanding of your own communication style and how it impacts team dynamics.

You have two options:

Free Option: Take a quick and insightful DISC assessment at www.123test.com.

Paid Option ($30): For a more in-depth, 30-page report with detailed insights into how you see yourself, how others see you, and how you respond under pressure, you can complete the Maxwell Leadership Team DISC assessment.  Access the assessment here and use the coupon code PPS30 to receive a discount.

Choose the option that works best for you, and come prepared to apply your results during the webinar!

Impact Magazine

Explore leadership insights with curated articles from Impact Magazine. This issue is digital-only, so read it online today!

Other articles from the archive:

 A Leader’s Most Important Role - Developing Other Leaders 

While most content in Impact is a benefit of APTA Private Practice membership, this article is available to all! 

Explore the Impact Magazine archives for many more impactful articles.  Use the built-in search functionality to search the entire publication by keyword or view suggested articles on the January Focus page.  

Podcasts Recommendations

Unlock your leadership potential with this handpicked list of must-listen podcasts! These podcasts provide useful insights and advice to help you refine your skills and stay inspired.  

Ali Schoos interview on Healthy, Wealthy and Smart "Leading the Way: insights on Physical Therapy leadership"

Other Resources

Leadership content is abundant and can be overwhelming. This specially curated list features resources that other PTs in business have found valuable for their leadership development. 

Ted Talks

Blogs/Articles

Self-Assessment

  • Free Option: Take a quick and insightful DISC assessment at www.123test.com 
  • Paid Option ($30): For a more in-depth, 30-page report with detailed insights into how you see yourself, how others see you, and how you respond under pressure, you can complete the Maxwell Leadership Team DISC assessment.  Access the assessment here and use the coupon code PPS30 to receive a discount.

  • Paid Option ($60): The Clifton Strengths assessment is the same one featured in StrengthsFinder 2.0 and our other bestselling books.