Are you ready to discover the wake-up calls that can transform your leadership style and elevate your team’s performance? In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Michael and Sandy delve into crucial leadership lessons that every manager or leader, especially those in dental practices, should heed. Drawing inspiration from the 12 vital wake-up calls designed by Eric Partaker, they break down each point with practical examples and genuine insights, ensuring you leave with a toolkit of actionable steps to improve your leadership skills and your team's dynamic.

Throughout the episode, Michael and Sandy discuss how key themes like accountability, handling criticism, and resisting the urge to micromanage can dramatically improve the workplace. From avoiding favoritism to setting clear standards and leading by example, they provide relatable stories and strategies that you can apply immediately. To cap it off, Sandy underlines the significance of recognizing and praising good work while promoting open communication to build a positive and cohesive team culture, ensuring not just a successful practice, but a happier, more motivated team.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The 12 wake-up calls every leader should incorporate to enhance their effectiveness.
• Strategies for embracing accountability and handling criticism constructively.
• How to avoid common leadership pitfalls like favoritism and micromanaging.
• Ways to set clear standards and lead by example.
• The importance of recognizing and praising team achievements.
• Techniques for fostering open communication and a positive work environment.

Tune in now and start transforming your leadership skills today!

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  Mentions and Links:

Communities/Groups:

Dental Gumbo Group

Events:

Front Desk Pro - November 15, 2024 New Orleans, Louisiana

Places:

The Ritz-Carlton

4 Seasons

Disneyland

Social Media:

Eric Partaker's Post

Businesses:

Raisin Cane’s Chicken