It all comes down to people in your practice. The workplace culture you want to create is built on solid leadership and teamwork as everyone works toward the same shared vision. As much as we rely on data and technology, the human elements of a leader and team cannot be overlooked on the path to creating a strengths-based workplace where employee engagement is the standard. I’m joined by Dr. Matthew Norton, a leadership and organizational consultant, who gives us a look at his journey to finding clarity and purpose after immense grief and loss–and how he came to the impactful work he does today.

Dr. Matthew Norton is an expert in business-focused brain science and the founder of People Plus Purpose. His expertise is in workplace leadership and fostering workplace excellence through a focus on people and purpose. He has dedicated his career to helping companies transform their organizational culture by enhancing employee engagement, collaboration, and overall productivity. Through his work at People Plus Purpose, Matthew aims to create workplaces where people feel valued, motivated, and aligned with a shared sense of purpose.

Show Highlights:

• Matthew’s experience with heartbreaking loss, grief, surrender, clarity, and a redefined purpose
• Gaining a new perspective on every single human being he sees
• Purpose (as defined by Matthew): ”Living with intent to see your visions and dreams realized as you add value to others by serving them”
• How letting go of control opened Matthew to begin to heal and go in a positive direction
• Two foundational elements of a successful dental practice (or any business): a visionary leader and a winning team
• Matthew’s work in showing the value of a compelling vision and clarifying a purposeful vision
• The cultural tone is set by the key leader!
• What it means to have a strengths-based workplace
• The value of assessments in bringing more data to the human element of leadership and workplace culture

Links and Resources:

Connect with Dr. Matthew Norton and People Plus Purpose: Website

*Fearless Dentistry listeners can contact Matthew for a free sample of his Core-Four Assessment!

It’s a true pleasure to welcome Tiffany Wuebben, a dynamic force in the world of dental hygiene. Tiffany, known widely by her professional moniker, the Hygienepreneur, is not just a registered dental hygienist; she’s a trailblazer who’s reshaping the very fabric of dental practice. As we prepared for today’s show, it became abundantly clear that our mutual connections, all stellar individuals, speak volumes about her character and the impact she's having on the industry. So buckle up as we dive into a discussion that promises to enlighten and inspire every dentist looking to revolutionize their hygiene department.

Tiffany Wuebben, or as you might know her, the Hygienepreneur, has been revolutionizing the field of dental hygiene with her innovative approaches and entrepreneurial spirit. A registered dental hygienist by profession, Tiffany has expanded her influence far beyond the dental chair. She’s the author of a groundbreaking book on dental hygiene management, with a second edition on the way, reflecting her ongoing commitment to education and leadership in her field. Her website and LinkedIn profile are testaments to her dedication, showcasing her initiatives and the substantial network of professionals who support and endorse her vision. Today, we’ll explore how Tiffany’s strategies can transform the dental hygiene department into a cornerstone of successful dental practice.

Show Highlights:

• Building a successful hygiene department in a dental practice.
• Soft skills in dentistry, and the importance of building patient trust.
• Empowering dental hygienists to build practices through relationships and soft skills.
• Dental hygiene practice management and patient care.
• Improving dental hygiene appointments by prioritizing patient connections and efficient workflows.
• Improving hygiene department productivity and patient care through time management and strategic scheduling.
• Improving dental hygiene practices through effective communication and metrics.
• Dental hygiene practice within a dental practice, emphasizing patient satisfaction and staff empowerment.

Links and Resources:

Connect with Tiffany Wuebben on Facebook | LinkedIn | Website

Download the PDF version of the book Hygienepreneur

https://bit.ly/42sQrwG



We are delighted to have Dr. Christina Radics joining us from Malaga, Spain, today.

Christina shares thought-provoking posts on LinkedIn, offering deep and meaningful information and conducting insightful polls. She has also written a book that will be coming out soon. We read the first chapter last week, and it was most impressive!

Christina grew up in a multicultural household in Sweden, where she learned to adapt to different personalities but also experienced the strain of constant arguments between her parents. As a result, she developed perfectionistic tendencies and a desire to please others. She initially wanted to become a psychologist but settled for dentistry because it offered more stability. However, she found dentistry triggering due to its demand for perfection.

Moving to Spain and juggling work with family life, Christina neglected her mental well-being, eventually leading her to the brink of burnout. She is now on a mission to raise awareness about the warning signs of burnout and the importance of self-awareness in maintaining mental health.

Join us as we navigate Christina’s fascinating journey and powerful insights.

Show Highlights:

• Christina explains how her stressful childhood led her to perfectionism
• Christina shares her struggles with burnout
• How childhood trauma can lead to emotional numbness
• Why dentistry can be a challenging profession
• Why dentistry professionals must prioritize their self-care
• How burnout is a prevalent issue within the dental profession
• Christina discusses a course she attended on becoming happier dentists
• How to shift from burnout to joy in dentistry
• How Christina’s upcoming book aims to provide dentists facing burnout with a sense of community and resilience

Links and Resources:

Dr. Christina Radics on LinkedIn