DEW DISH - DIANA THOMPSON

DIANA THOMPSONVice President of Operations - Central RegionWebsite: www.icondentalpartners.com

WHAT IS THE BEST PART OF YOUR JOB?

Leadership/Support Team, Partner Dentists and their teams, Remote Work Environment, Being an integral part of building an ICONIC DSO company.

HOW DO YOU MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS?

By my personal journey to be the best version of myselfImproving? Personal growth? Genuinely Happy? At peace!

WHAT DO YOU DO TO TURN AROUND A BAD DAY?

Breathe, evaluate the situation, create a few solutions, move on.

WHAT IS YOUR GUILTY PLEASURE?

Chocolate and singing on stage.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THE NEW PERSON IN YOUR OFFICE?

Observe and actively listen to learn. Like a sponge, absorb what is important to advance your skills and experience. Be careful not to overload yourself with anything you cannot control.

WHAT “DEW” LEADERS DO?

Lead by example, genuinely care about others, empathize, and have fun.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE INDOOR/OUTDOOR ACTIVITY?

Relaxing by singing with my friend's cover bands and playing with my German Shepherd Shadow and my loving Chihuahua Peanut.

WHAT FAMOUS PERSON, LIVING OR PASSED, WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE LUNCH WITH AND WHAT WOULD YOU ASK THEM?

Jesus. I'd ask Jesus, "Are my Mom, Dad, and Brother Adam genuinely happy and living a cohesive family life?"

WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE YOU OVERCOME IN YOUR CAREER?"

Creating the business plan to launch, then sustain a national dental practice management consulting firm for 10 years. Success!"

WHO HAS BEEN THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE?

My BFF Sally. We've known each other for 20 years. We are each other's sounding board about anything 'LIFE'.

WHAT IS THE BEST GIFT YOU EVER GAVE?

Giving my time and undivided attention to anyone that asks me.