Vacation-Proofing Your Team

Episode Description Taking time off as a dental professional shouldn't leave you stressed out or worried about what's happening back at the office. In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Sandy and Dana break down how to set your team up for success before you leave—so you can truly unplug.

They cover real-world strategies to vacation-proof your practice, from setting department-specific goals to sending advance memos, and even encouraging team members to take ownership of their responsibilities. Plus, they tackle the big one: why showing trust in your team matters more than you might realize.

If you’ve been nervous about stepping away—or if your last vacation didn’t go as smoothly as you hoped—this episode will give you the tools and mindset shifts you need to set your team (and yourself) up for a win.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• Why setting department-specific goals boosts accountability while you're away

• The simple but powerful memo every practice owner or manager should send before leaving

• How inviting your team to list their self-made responsibilities builds ownership

• The critical importance of showing trust (and not policing the clock)

• How strong leadership before vacation leads to stronger team dynamics year-round

• Why handling your time off well is a leadership skill worth mastering

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