Quiz - Endo - Have the Back of the Practice

Here’s a quiz to help Endodontists and practice owners explore whether they Have the Back of the Practice. Treat this as an introduction, not as an end-all. Read this prior blog post introducing the concept of Have the Back of the Practice.

QUIZ: Do You Have the Back of the Practice?

This quick self-assessment helps you identify where you stand—and where you may need support—as a leader in your Endodontic practice.

Instructions:

Answer each question honestly with Yes, Sometimes, or No. Keep track of your answers to score at the end.

1. When onboarding new hires, I ensure they feel seen, heard, and understood within the first week.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

2. I can clearly identify who’s in Bucket ONE (engaged) vs. Bucket TWO (disruptive) on my team.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

3. I’ve removed or redirected a Bucket TWO employee within the last 6 months.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

4. When making hard staffing or administrative decisions, I prioritize what’s best for the practice—even when it’s uncomfortable.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

5. I’ve made a difficult leadership call even when I knew it might make me unpopular.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

6. I regularly check in on the emotional tone and morale of the team—and adjust accordingly.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

7. I’m aware of my own People Pleaser tendencies and actively work on them.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

8. I have systems in place to ensure I’m not the only emotional barometer in the practice.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

9. I view my practice first and foremost as an entity for profit, not as an extension of my personal relationships.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

10. I’ve engaged in coaching or mentorship to overcome the fear of being “the bad guy/gal” in leadership moments.

• Yes / Sometimes / No

Scoring:

Give yourself:

• 2 points for each Yes

• 1 point for each Sometimes

• 0 points for each No

Total Score: ____ / 20

Results:

16–20: Practice Defender You consistently lead with clarity and courage. You have the back of the practice, and your team likely feels it. Keep refining and modeling this leadership standard.

10–15: Solid Foundation You’re on your way but likely hesitate when decisions get emotional. Coaching could help you turn your good instincts into confidence and repeatable action.

0–9: Growth Opportunity You’re probably feeling the weight of leadership. Now’s the time to develop the mindset and tools that make it easier to lead with strength and emotional fluency.

Want help improving your score?

Let’s work together. My Endo Executive Coaching is designed to help Endodontists build a culture that matches their values—by strengthening leadership, retention, and decision-making, while cultivating emotional fluency.

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