The Savvy Dentist

On behalf of the Savvy Dentist Team we all hope that you are enjoying your Summer festive break. This episode is part 1 of our Summer Series as we want you to rest and relax, but also prepare to make 2025 your best year ever ... personally and within your business.

Throughout this summer series, we'll be going back through the Savvy Dentist Podcast archives and finding the best parts of the best episodes and pulling them together around particular themes.

So this particular episode is themed around leadership. We know that as business owners, if we want to grow and scale our practice, the ability to work with and through other people is an essential skill that we've got to master. So leadership becomes core to our business.

And in this episode, you're going to hear about a variety of different elements of leadership. You're going to hear about the different challenges that face leaders today. You're going to hear about the different types of leadership voices that you have and how you can channel each of those voices depending on the circumstances. We're going to talk about connecting with people at a heart level so that we can work with people at an emotional level, to really understand who our people are so we can help them achieve what they want and to get the best out of them, which of course drives the business further.

So when it comes to leadership, it is an urgan myth that leaders are born and not made. It's simply not true. Leadership is a skillset like any other skillset that can be learned, and it can be mastered.

1. 
   
2. 
   
3. [02:14] - The surprising secret to effective leadership – Daniel Murray (episode #472)
4. 
   
5. 
   
6. [05:47] - The Leadership Challenge - Professor Barry Posner (episode #414)
7. 
   
8. 
   
9. [10:31] - The 5 Leadership Voices – Jeremie Kubicek (episode #440)
10. 
    
11. 
    
12. [16:32] - The Science Behind Why We Do What We do (episode #423)
13. 
    
14. 
    
15. [24:37] - Leadership From the Heart – Wade Thomas (episode #393)
16. 
    

Mentioned in this episode:

Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle

If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory.

Team Training Bundle 2025

Welcome to another episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore groundbreaking ideas and the brilliant minds behind them.

Today, we’re excited to introduce Lynne Schinella, an accomplished speaker, author, and creator of the Fruit Personality Profiling System—a unique and insightful approach to understanding human behavior and enhancing communication. Lynne’s innovative system uses fruits as metaphors to represent different personality types, making it accessible, relatable, and fun for individuals and teams alike.

With decades of experience in training and development, Lynne has worked with organisations around the globe to help people navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics and interpersonal relationships. Her Fruit Personality Profiling System identifies four distinct "fruit" types—Apples, Mangoes, Limes, and Bananas—each with their own strengths, challenges, and ways of interacting with others. By decoding these traits, Lynne empowers individuals to better understand themselves and those around them, fostering collaboration and mutual respect in personal and professional settings.

Author of Bite Me! And Other Do’s and Don’ts of Dealing with our Differences, Lynne pens a regular blog series, and hosts two podcasts Fruitful Conversations and Fruitful Pairs. Lynne’s second book is Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don’t Get.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the story behind Lynne’s creation of the Fruit Personality Profiling System and dive into how this tool can transform the way we connect and communicate. We’ll also hear firsthand insights from Lynne about what makes each "fruit" type tick, how to leverage your personality traits for success in your dental practice, and why embracing diversity is key to thriving in today’s world.

When we have more respect and understanding for each other’s differences in every way, we can connect more effectively as human beings. We have less stress. We get more done. The world is a kinder place.

Get ready to discover a fresh perspective on personality profiling and a practical tool that could change the way you interact with others—let’s get started!

1. [04:05] - How you become a 'Fruit Chick'.
2. [10:52] - Utilising Lynne’s Fruit Profiling will allow you to understand your people better, they’ll be more productive, and at the end of the day you’ll get to go home on time.
3. [14:47] - An overview of the Fruit Profile characteristics.
4. [24:33] - What types of people make up a dental practice business.
5. [30:04] - How to deal with different people in your team.

Mentioned in this episode:

Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle

If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory.

Team Training Bundle 2025

Welcome to another empowering episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the lives, stories, and strategies of remarkable individuals making an impact in the world. Today, we’re thrilled to be joined by none other than Diane Demetre—an award-winning author, sought-after motivational speaker, and a true advocate for living a bold and purpose-driven life.

With her magnetic energy and transformative insights, Diane has inspired countless people worldwide to overcome obstacles, unlock their potential, and achieve extraordinary success.

A cross between a savvy business leader, behavioural scientist and energy psychologist, Diane possesses the rare ability of taking complex information and delivering it in easy-to-understand way with an infectious joy for life.

Diane's journey is as dynamic as her message. From her early career in the performing arts to becoming a respected entrepreneur and thought leader, she has consistently embraced change and fearlessly pursued her passions.

In today’s episode, we’ll dive deep into Diane’s personal story, uncover the key principles behind her motivational philosophy, and hear about the life-changing moments that shaped her into the powerhouse she is today.

Whether you're looking for actionable advice to take your career to the next level, inspiration to overcome challenges, or simply a spark to reignite your dreams, Diane’s message is sure to leave you feeling uplifted and ready to take on the world.

Let’s get started!

1. [05:12] - Diane was the first public #metoo case in Australia when she refused her producer’s sexual advances, and he sacked her for apparently being too fat. Though there were no grounds for her dismissal, there were no laws to protect her back then, and she lost everything. She had no money, no job, no future.
2. [12:13] - The moment when Diane heard a voice inside, say, “Dare more.” This changed the trajectory of her life and she launched into a conscious journey to reclaim her power, passion, and purpose.
3. [22:18] - What are the differences between the various generational trends. From Baby Boomers … to Millennials … to Gen X’s and Z’s, and what can we all learn from one another?
4. [40:28] - What we can do as small business leaders to help our organisations better communicate and understand each generational divide.
5. [48:17] - How and why to be a ‘BOLD’ thinker.

Mentioned in this episode:

Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle

If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory.

Team Training Bundle 2025

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green is joined by fellow dentist from the U.K Dr. Rupert Neville, who, along with his wife Alannah, own dental practices in the south of England.

Rupert is a long term client of Savvy Dentist, and has a really great perspective, not just about business, but about life. Rupert is a deeply reflective human being and very courageous in the way he goes about life.

Rupert shines a light on a pathway for dental practice owners that might be going through challenges to help them come out the other side. And of course, the pathway is not always beautifully laid out. Rupert has had to deal with his share of challenges along the way, as you'll hear in this podcast, and the way he's overcome them has been magnificent.

Rupert qualified from Newcastle University (U.K) in 2006 and started working at the Lodge Dental Surgery in 2007. He bought the practice with his wife Alannah in 2011.

He has recently become a validation supervisor (trainer) for dentists. Away from dentistry Rupert is a keen sportsman and played rugby for Newcastle Falcons between 2000-2006 . He now enjoys coaching.

1. [03:31] - A valuable lesson in resilience for every parent.
2. [07:17] - The power of sports in helping us be better dental practitioners and ‘bounce back’.
3. [14:51] - The importance of finding good role models and mentors.
4. [18:04] Spending your day ‘running and gunning’ is exhausting. Dr. Rupert Neville offers a healthier and more efficient alternative.
5. [21:10] - The importance (and team power) of you being vulnerable can never be understated.
6. [23:53] - COVID from a UK perspective. What it was like working in a dental business in the UK during the pandemic.
7. [30:48] - Rupert explains how he built his powerful team, and what he does to lead and empower them.
8. [36:48] - Taking over an established practice … verse … starting a practice. Compare the pair!
9. [43:51] - Being a leader means you must have a passion and strong vision for the future of your practice, and the team. It also means you must make tough decisions at times. For Dr. Neville, removing his practice from the UK DEMPLAN system after 30 years meant losing long term patients, for the long term sustainability and profitability of the business.

Mentioned in this episode:

Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle

If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory.

Team Training Bundle 2025

In dentistry, we are always working with precision and control over a patient's situation. Having acute attention-to-detail creates a perfectionist tendency in us all, and this trait is critical to achieving great clinical outcomes.

Now, in a clinical setting this makes so much sense. But in a business and operational sense and a broader life perspective, it can be a real financial and cultural ‘handbrake’.

Your ability to grow and scale your practice is inversely proportional to YOUR desire for control. In other words, if you desire control too much, it slows you down in your business growth, and your ability to create time for yourself and to create the results you're seeking.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast we pose the question, on a scale of one to ten, how strong is your desire for control in your business and your life?

Dr. Jesse Green walks you through a very truthful and personal journey that will have you thinking differently within the next 19 minutes and 47 seconds. Press play.

Mentioned in this episode:

Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle

If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory.

Team Training Bundle 2025