843. Managing vs. Leading

Dr. Killeen explores an important distinction between management and leadership in a dental practice. Management is about keeping the daily tasks moving, from schedules and supplies to claims and patient flow. It keeps the practice running. Leadership is different. It is about priorities, culture, and directing the team’s energy toward what matters most. A practice can manage many small tasks well while still missing bigger issues that affect long term success. Pause and ask whether you are simply managing the day or truly leading the practice forward. Both matter, but leadership is what creates lasting progress.