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1088: Want a Stronger Team? Start With Self-Awareness - Michelle Wakeman

19 August 2026 · 30:29 · Episode 1088

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What does it take to build a stronger team that can think, collaborate, and perform without the dentist stepping in for every decision? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt talks with Michelle Wakeman, ACT Dental coach, about why stronger leadership starts with self-awareness. They explain how your behavior affects team culture, the four leadership tendencies based on care and challenge, why clarity and accountability…

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