In this episode, Dr. Eggett catches up with a friend from dental school - Dr. Josh Sanchez. Dr. Sanchez shares his story of buying a practice with next to zero funds and building it up to what it is today, all while fighting to give his family the life they deserve.

Tune in to hear how he went from living in a trailer, losing it in a flood, and sleeping on an air mattress in the back of his office to having a thriving practice bringing in over 100 new patients a month.

Dr. Sanchez's story truly is one of grit and determination, proving that if you want something bad enough, nothing can keep you from making it happen!

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With this episode being released the day after Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the famous "I Have a Dream" speech and the power of communication skills in leadership.

Dr. Eggett specifically dispels the notion that charisma and public speaking skills are critical to being a good leader, but emphasizes the need for a leader to be a good communicator.

Focusing on three elements of communication, this episode dives deep on (1) Knowing Your Goal, (2) Knowing Your Audience, and (3) Crafting Your Message.

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In this special first episode of 2025, Dr. Wes Eggett talks with Dr. Richard Low about his experiences in leadership throughout his time in dentistry. As a serial self-starter himself, Dr. Low gives actionable and tactical tips for any member of the dental team looking to broaden their impact both in and out of the office. With his unique perspective in having been a leader in a variety of different capacities, Dr. Low shares how leaders can manage the demands of leadership and the struggles leaders face. Specifically, he dives deep into his recent transition to running "Next Level Fathers," a men's group for dentists looking to go from "broken to unrecognizable."

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In this episode of the Leading in Dentistry podcast, Dr. Wes Eggett shares an exclusive clip from his 90-Day Leadership Development Program, offering insights that will transform how you approach leadership. Dr. Eggett introduces the concept of "leading musically," where leadership transcends technical correctness to create a more authentic and impactful connection with your team. Drawing on real-world examples, he illustrates how bringing personal passion and heart to leadership makes all the difference in team engagement and morale.

Additionally, Dr. Eggett discusses Simon Sinek's "Start with Why," challenging leaders to identify the deeper purpose behind their work. He also unpacks Douglas McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y, highlighting how a leader’s assumptions about their team can shape outcomes and behaviors. Tune in to discover how to elevate your leadership by balancing practicality with purpose, creating an environment where both you and your team can thrive.

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In this episode, we tackle one of the most dangerous phrases in leadership and team dynamics: “That’s how we’ve always done it.” Why is this mindset such a red flag for teams and leaders? We’ll explore how clinging to outdated habits can stifle growth, create frustration, and prevent innovation.

You’ll learn why questioning the status quo is essential for maintaining alignment with your team’s goals, and we’ll share practical strategies to move beyond this limiting mindset.

Whether you’re a leader or a team member, this episode will challenge you to rethink routines and embrace a culture of growth and progress. 

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With the official release of the 90-Day Leadership Development Program quickly approaching, Dr. Eggett shares a sneak peek of the module on identifying and setting expectations.

This specific clip focuses on the barriers people often experience when setting expectations and how to think through each of those. Once we know what the problem is, then we can get to figuring out how to solve it!

For more on the 90-Day Leadership Development program, just visit www.leadingindentistry.com and submit your information on the CONTACT page!

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In this episode, Dr. Eggett interviews Practice Manager Zach Shelley. Zach has been in the dental field since 2009, starting his career as a Dental Technician before transitioning to become the office manager for Satellite Family Dentistry and Beachside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

Zach shares a wealth of knowledge about leadership principles specific to office managers, including some sage advice on how to check IN with people, not check ON them. His insights into how to develop relationships of trust are incredibly helpful to anyone working to improve key leadership skills. 

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In this episode of the Leading in Dentistry Podcast, Dr. Eggett begins by reviewing the recent two-week hiatus he took to launch the 90-Day Leadership Development Program. He gives an outline of the course for those interested in developing their leadership mindset, skillset, and toolset.

Dr. Eggett also explores Patrick Lencioni's concept of the Ideal Team Player, giving examples of each category of team member who has (or lacks!) the essential virtues for being an ideal team player.

We finish the episode with an invitation/challenge to rank the virtues of an Ideal Team Player for yourself and to seek out resources for developing whichever you find yourself to be needing the most development.

RESOURCES:
Patrick Lencioni's TEDx Talk

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In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Robert Cialdini, the social psychologist who identified six universal principles of influence: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity. Cialdini’s research, conducted in the 1970s and early 1980s, sheds light on how people are persuaded to say "yes" in everyday situations, from sales and marketing to leadership and decision-making.

After exploring the ideas behind these principles, Dr. Eggett gives real world examples of how different dental team members can implement their knowledge of these principles to build leadership and ownership over their positions in the dental office.

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In this episode of the podcast, Dr. Wes Eggett reviews the recent changes made to the disciplinary process in the office where he works. He also talks about the importance of having a disciplinary plan in place and how laying out what "being in trouble" looks like can actually make your employees feel more safe while in the workplace!

References:
Simon Sinek on Trusting Teams

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