"You’re not really fixing team problems—you’re fixing yourself." ~Dr. Bruce Baird
Dentists often complain about bad teams. But the hard truth? It's usually a leadership gap.
In this straightforward and practical episode, Dr. Bruce Baird shares decades of wisdom on how to stop blaming the team—and start building a thriving practice by improving leadership.
You’ll learn:
- Why team frustration often stems from your leadership blind spots
- How to create structured onboarding and clear job expectations that eliminate chaos
- Why a "good" team member out of alignment is worse than having a vacancy
- How to have tough but necessary conversations to protect your culture
- Why Clinical Calibration is the missing link in fixing team productivity for good
Bruce also shares how standard operating procedures (SOPs), clinical calibration, and training every role the right way can transform both your bottom line and your daily happiness.
This is more than a pep talk—it’s a blueprint for real, lasting change.
Key Reflection Questions for Listeners:
- Am I frustrated with my team—or frustrated with unclear leadership on my part?
- Have I defined and documented my clinical philosophy and office culture clearly enough?
- What toxic team habits am I allowing by avoiding hard conversations?
Listen now and start leading the team—and life—you actually want.
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