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Are you constantly frustrated with your team? Do you feel like no one does things quite the way you want — even when you’ve told them before? If so, you’re not alone… and you're probably running your practice from an invisible “manual.”

In today’s episode, Dr. Yazdan breaks down the hidden expectations that might be sabotaging your growth, draining your energy, and keeping you stuck in micromanagement mode. She shares how to identify your “manual,” why it’s not working, and the step-by-step process to replace it with systems that actually scale.

This episode is packed with real-world examples from dental practices just like yours — and practical tools you can start using today to stop spinning your wheels and start leading with strategy.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• ✅ What “the manual” really is (hint: it’s not a policy binder!)

• ✅ How invisible expectations lead to frustration and burnout

• ✅ Why micromanagement isn’t a people problem — it’s a systems problem

• ✅ The 6 steps to replace your manual with real, repeatable systems

• ✅ How to separate thoughts from facts so you can lead with clarity

• ✅ The secret to handling hard conversations without emotions

• ✅ A simple homework assignment to start cleaning up your systems now

🧠 Key Takeaways:

• Everyone has a manual. It’s the unspoken expectations in your head that your team can’t read — but you still hold them accountable to.

• Manuals lead to miscommunication, micromanagement, and mental fatigue.

• Systems create freedom. When you turn your expectations into documented, trainable processes, you can lead with facts instead of feelings.

• Training is not a one-time event. Systems only work if you continuously train and reinforce them.

• Accountability matters. Tie every expectation to a measurable KPI to remove drama and keep performance clear.

✏️ Action Step This Week:

Pick one area of your practice that’s causing frustration and ask yourself:

• Do I have an invisible manual here?

• Have I documented the process?

• Have I trained the team thoroughly?

• Is there a way to measure and track it?

If not, that’s your next step.

🔧 Want Help Creating These Systems?

This is exactly what we do inside the Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice program. We turn your hidden expectations into systems your team can follow — without you having to micromanage.

👉 Book a free consultation with Dr. Yazdan at dryazdancoaching.com/consult

Let’s talk about where your practice is now, where you want it to be, and how we can get you there — without sacrificing your personal life.

📌 Resources & Links:

• 💻 Work with Dr. Yazdan: dryazdancoaching.com/consult

• 📥 Get free systems templates inside the coaching program

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