Loneliness, Leadership and Practice Transitions in Dentistry with Lisa Nelson

Описание: The biggest epidemic in dentistry is not clinical. It is loneliness. In this episode of Patient Win Insider, host Nick Moen sits down with Lisa Nelson, founder and CEO of Align Core Leadership, to talk about what isolation really looks like for dentists and practice leaders, and how better leadership, communication and structure can change the entire culture of a practice.

Lisa has spent more than three decades inside dentistry, starting as a chairside assistant in the 1980s and moving through hygiene, marketing, live course development and now full time leadership and culture consulting. She explains why so many owners feel alone after buying a practice, why toxicity often comes from unclear roles and poor communication, and how behavioral psychology and positive psychology give us tools to build calm, connected, accountable teams.

In this episode, you will learn:
Why loneliness is so common for dentists and practice owners, and how the profession’s history contributes to isolation
How communication styles, unspoken expectations and lack of structure create toxicity and burnout inside dental teams
What behavioral psychology and the neuroscience of communication can teach us about motivation, engagement and accountability
Why treating clinical, financial and cultural problems as separate issues does not work, and how they are all interconnected
What really happens after a practice transition, from dropped production to key team members leaving, and why new owners feel unprepared
How to approach post purchase practice integration so systems, money flow, team relationships and patient communication are addressed together
Practical ways for new owners to build trust with a legacy team without overpromising or losing necessary authority
Why leadership is a science that should be taught in dental school, and what early habits Lisa would give every new owner
A simple leadership mantra Lisa recommends: be curious, ask questions and stay present for the answers

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