Running the practice... or is it running you?

David Stamation, Executive Life Coach

This isn't another systems audit. It's about the human side of leading: your culture, retention, how the hard conversations go, and having someone to bounce your vision off of. Take 2 minutes. There are no wrong answers, only insight.

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1. How would you rate the current culture of your practice?

A) Energized, loyal, and values-aligned

B) Decent, but there's friction or quiet resentment

C) It feels like I'm babysitting or walking on eggshells

2. When it comes to retaining good staff…

A) We're solid and consistent

B) It feels hit or miss

C) I'm exhausted from the turnover and drama

3. When things get hard, do you have someone to talk to about it?

A) Yes, I have trusted people I lean on

B) Not really, I mostly carry it myself and push through

C) No, and honestly I'm running on fumes most days

4. When a hard conversation is needed with a team member, you...

A) Handle it clearly and quickly

B) Delay it until it builds

C) Avoid it and hope it resolves on its own

5. How would you describe your leadership style?

A) Calm, clear, and empowering

B) Reactive, I toggle between micro and disengaged

C) I'm not sure anymore. I just want things to run smoother

6. When two team members are in conflict with each other…

A) It gets resolved directly and doesn't linger

B) I usually end up mediating it myself, reluctantly

C) It festers, takes sides, or shows up as tension across the whole team

7. How much does practice stress bleed into the rest of your life?

A) Rarely, I have good boundaries

B) More than I'd like

C) It's affecting my relationship or my peace of mind

8. When you think about the future of your practice…

A) I'm optimistic and have a solid plan

B) I'm unsure, we're reacting, not leading

C) I feel stuck or like I'm winging it most days

9. Does feedback flow both ways between you and your team?

A) Yes, I ask for it and my team feels safe giving it

B) I give feedback fine, but rarely hear it back honestly

C) Feedback mostly goes one direction: down, and only when something's wrong

Results & Interpretation

• Mostly A's – You're Leading, Not Just Managing. You likely already invest in support and structure. Coaching could deepen your leadership or help level up your team.

  
  

• Mostly B's – You're in the Gray Zone. Things look fine, but under the surface you're juggling too much, tolerating friction, and losing clarity. Coaching is exactly the tune-up that could change your trajectory.

  
  

• Mostly C's – You're Carrying Too Much, Alone. You're overwhelmed, and it's costing you time, energy, and fulfillment. The good news? One honest conversation could help you reclaim clarity and direction.

More on this soon. Next week I'll dig into what your quiz results actually mean and how each pattern tends to show up in practices. Keep an eye out.

Ready to Talk?

If this quiz stirred anything in you, frustration, recognition, or even relief, you're not alone. I work with endodontists across the country who are ready to lead their practices with more ease, clarity, and confidence.

One honest conversation is often all it takes to see things differently.

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