The One Move That Changes Everything: How Leaders Break Free from Stuck Thinking

Описание: Most dentists don’t fail because of a lack of clinical skill — they struggle because their mindset keeps them stuck. In this episode, we uncover the one move that unlocks better leadership, stronger team culture, and the confidence to take real action inside your practice.

This week, Dr. Len sits down with leadership expert and former Spear Education faculty member Dr. Martin Mendelson — a coach who helps dentists get out of their own way. After hand issues pushed him out of clinical dentistry, Martin discovered the transformational power of mindset. Today, he empowers dentists and teams to ditch the limiting thoughts that stall progress and replace them with a proven framework that drives results.

Dr. Martin reveals his T.E.A.M.™ Framework —
Thoughts ➜ Emotions ➜ Actions ➜ Manifest Results
— and how recognizing what’s happening “between stimulus and response” changes everything in leadership, culture, and decision-making.

He also shares insights from his new book, One Move Makes All the Difference, hitting shelves December 2025 — loaded with practical tools to help practice owners lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move your practice forward — this one’s for you.

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Key Takeaways
00:17 Welcome, Sponsors & Introducing the Episode
01:11 Meet Dr. Martin Mendelson + His Background Story
04:30 From Losing Clinical Ability to Finding Coaching & Mindset Work
06:17 How Dentists Know They Need Help + Common Roadblocks
07:46 The Book: “One Move Makes All the Difference” & Why He Wrote It
12:48 The T.E.A.M.™ Framework Explained (Thoughts–Emotions–Actions–Results)
16:00 How Mindset Impacts Decisions, Leadership & Practice Culture
21:08 Team Challenges, Accountability & Difficult Conversations
22:45 Emotional Intelligence, Assertiveness & Getting Out of Your Own Way
25:03 Why Coaching Takes Time + The Power of Culture Over Strategy
28:13 What Dentistry Often Gets Wrong Beyond Clinical Skills
29:22 Lightning Round Q&A
33:25 How to Connect with Dr. Martin + Closing Remarks

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Connect with Dr. Martin Mendelson
Website: martinmendelson.com
Instagram: @docmartinempowers
LinkedIn: Martin Mendelson

Book: One Move Makes All the Difference — Available wherever books are sold

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This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. Learn more at: https://www.dentalintel.com/

This podcast is sponsored by CallRail, call tracking & lead conversion software for dentists. Find out more at: https://www.callrail.com/

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