A Simple KOL Habit That Can Elevate Your Clinical Skills
Being recognized as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) is a significant achievement in our profession. KOLs have the opportunity to share their knowledge and expertise with a broader audience of their peers.KOLs often speak on behalf of companies or products within their field of expertise. They serve as educators, motivators, and advocates for these products or concepts.But what does it really take to become a KOL, and what's life like on the other side of the stage?Contrary to some misconceptions, being a KOL is not about fame or fortune, and neither is being on stage as glamorous as it appears.It's about sharing a passion for something you believe in and helping others learn about it.The reality is that it's hard work. Presentations require meticulous planning, scripting, and hours of practice. You also have to withstand some criticism and attacks.But the takeaway from this episode is that if you want to improve your clinical skills, there's a valuable lesson to take from the KOL experience – document your cases meticulously.By treating each case as if you were presenting it to a roomful of 500 people, you'll hold yourself to a higher standard. You'll pay closer attention to details, which is crucial for successful outcomes.Tune in to learn more about documenting your cases!Key Takeaways- Intro (00:00)- The life of a KOL (00:35)- The challenges of reward of public speaking (01:39)- Treat each case as if you were presenting it (03:50)- How to be a better clinician (04:14)Additional Resources🔹 Your Voyage to Excellence... Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit at Sea 2024: https://opsummit2024.com/🔹 For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/🔹 Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs