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I have a question for you, and I'd like you to be honest with yourself: are you happy at
work? For years, I’ve seen far too many of my colleagues in the dental
profession running on fumes. The statistics are shocking—nearly 40% of dentists
feel disengaged from their work, and a staggering number are considering
leaving the profession altogether. I’ve been there myself. I know the immense
pressure, the stress, and the feeling that you’re giving everything you have,
only to feel drained at the end of the day. In this episode, I’m pulling back
the curtain on the burnout epidemic and sharing the hard-earned wisdom I’ve
gained over 42 years in practice.
The Counterintuitive Secret to a Thriving Practice
What if I told you that the key to falling in love with your job again has nothing to do
with your clinical skills? It took me years to figure this out, but the
solution to burnout isn’t found in mastering a new procedure—it’s in
rediscovering your “unique ability.” It’s about creating an environment where
you and your team can focus on what you truly love to do. In this episode,
you’ll discover:
• How to identify your unique strengths and passions (and why they matter more than you
think).
• The single biggest mistake dentists make when they want to manage their energy and
focus.
• Practical steps to redesign your role so you can spend more time in your zone of genius.
How I Built a Team That Never Wants to Leave
I’m incredibly proud to say that no team member has left my practice in over 18
months. This isn’t an accident; it’s the result of a deliberate and heartfelt
effort to build a culture of trust, support, and mutual respect. We operate
like a family, where everyone is empowered to work within their unique ability
and uplift each other. I’ll share the exact strategies I used to create this
environment, including:
• How the “Be the Gift” philosophy transformed our team dynamics.
• How to turn your office into a sanctuary that your team loves coming to every day.
• Simple, actionable ways to foster a servant-hearted culture that puts people first.
This isn’t just another podcast about practice management. This is a conversation about
your life, your passion, and your well-being. If you’re ready to trade burnout
for a career that truly fires you up, then this episode is for you. Let’s build
a more fulfilling future, together.
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