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The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAuthor: Dustin Burleson DDS MBA
Welcome to the Burleson Box podcast your go-to resource for dentists and orthodontists seeking game-changing insights. Dive into compelling, evidence-backed guidance from renowned authors and experts who've shared their life's work in top-selling books. Join us alongside influential CEOs, CMOs, academic thought leaders, and savvy business investors as we unravel the intricacies of marketing, management, and leadership best practices. Uncover the impact of your decisions on all facets of your organization, and elevate your expertise with actionable wisdom. Tune in for a transformative journey in private practice success. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Sean Barnard on Intentional Retention: The Essential Guide to Human Resources for Leaders
Episode 63
Thursday, 5 March, 2026
Building a great practice requires more than strong clinical skills. It requires leadership that people want to follow. In this encore episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson sits down with leadership expert and author Sean Barnard to discuss the principles behind intentional retention. Sean shares lessons learned from decades of experience leading large teams across multiple industries and explains why most organizations lose employees long before anyone submits a resignation. The conversation focuses on practical leadership habits that strengthen culture and reduce turnover. Sean explains why retention begins on day one, how early check-ins with new hires build trust, and why core values only matter when they actively guide decisions. Dustin and Sean also discuss empowering frontline team members, improving communication inside growing organizations, and helping leaders stay connected to the people doing the work every day. For orthodontists, dentists, and healthcare leaders managing small teams or multi-location practices, this episode offers a thoughtful framework for building a culture where people feel supported, respected, and motivated to stay. Key Topics Discussed: Why retention begins during hiring and onboarding The importance of 7-day, 30-day, and 60-day check-ins with new team members How clear and meaningful core values guide difficult decisions Empowering frontline employees to solve problems for patients The leadership habits that strengthen culture and communication Why individual conversations matter more than group meetings or social events Finding the right balance between internal promotions and outside hiring Resources Mentioned: Intentional Retention by Sean Barnard Sean Barnard’s website Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
