We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Allison Norris. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Allison below.
Allison, we’re thrilled to have you sharing your thoughts and lessons with our community. So, for folks who are at a stage in their life or career where they are trying to be more resilient, can you share where you get your resilience from?
My resilience is ingrained in my strong belief in my own abilities. This self-assurance comes from a combination of life experiences, accomplishments, and the support from my family. After multiple failures and mistakes, I discovered an inherent strength within myself. In addition, my resilience comes from a deep connection to my values. By aligning my daily life and decisions with my beliefs, I find peace and strength in knowing that I am walking a path that is authentic.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am a dental hygienist by profession. I left clinical dentistry in 2018 because I wanted more. I was fortunate to enough to land some pretty great opportunities such as spearheading startup product launches, helping build the consulting division at a dental billing organization, and launching an orthodontic tech. I resigned from the startup and wanted to help others find awesome opportunities so I launched the Dentele Group which is a non-clinical recruiting agency. The Dentele Group was nominated Top Recruiter™️ 2022 and Top Talent’s Agency to Watch 2022. I have also been published in Dental Entrepreneur Women Magazine, Dentistry Today, featured in multiple magazine articles, podcasts, and more! It has been a whirlwind to say the least.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
My company and values are based around authenticity and integrity. Learning from my failures is how I have built it. It is easy to let self-doubt creep in and sway the opinion we have of ourselves but if you succumb and lose your integrity and authenticity, you’re bound to fail. And if you fail, brush yourself off and do it again and again. Be yourself. Own your flaws. Embrace your failures. Accept help. Understand that you aren’t always right. If you say you’re going to do something, follow through. I can’t stress enough the importance of being a genuine person. You will never be perfect, in fact you’ll be far from it but keep pushing forward to achieve your perceived perfection.
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
This is a great question! If you don’t know what your strengths are, how will you know your weaknesses? The question of whether it’s better to focus on our strengths is a fascinating one and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. It truly depends on the individual. Focusing on our strengths can put us at an advantage for several reasons. When we focus our energy into areas where we excel, we are able to achieve exceptional results and make significant contributions. By leveraging our strengths, we can develop a unique expertise that sets us apart from others. With this said, being a well-rounded person can help with personal growth and self-awareness. By stepping outside our comfort zones, we allow ourselves new experiences where we can learn from our failures. This growth mindset not only enhances our overall development but also allows us to learn humility and empathy. Therefore, I believe in embracing a mindset focused on growth that also encourages self-improvement while at the same time honing in on our unique strengths.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.thedentelegroup.com
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/allisonnorris
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JBN Photography
