The Shift: A Leadership Fable of the Transition from Overwhelm to Focus

The Shift is an entrepreneurial fable that follows Daniel, a young dentist who buys a dental practice and quickly realizes he’s in for more than he bargained for.

Through a chance meeting with Jack, an elderly patient and former business executive, he learns the keys to success. By working on his own health and leadership, Daniel starts to tackle the main systems that will help him through his business journey, including setting his vision, getting his operations in order, finding the right team members, and learning the financial side of the business. With Jack’s mentorship, Daniel shifts his understanding of what it means to be successful and finds that his business can serve his needs and help him reach his goals. 

The Shift helps young business owners deal with the daily struggles of business ownership, balancing the routine tasks with the leadership needed from the CEO and owner. 

Dr. Addison Killeen is a renowned speaker, author, business coach, entrepreneur, business investor, and practicing dentist. He completed his undergraduate studies at Saint Louis University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. After school, he became a partner in a group that scaled from one office to six offices before it was sold. He then cofounded Dental Success Network, a software and consulting platform designed to help dentists achieve personal and professional excellence.

A prolific author, Addison has published nine books, including the Amazon bestseller By The Numbers, which demystifies the essential metrics for business success. Dr. Killeen lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife and three boys. He’s a competitive cyclist and continues to practice dentistry and inspire others through his writing and coaching.