Why Working Interviews Don't Work

In this episode, Sandy Pardue kicks off a powerful conversation about the most overlooked step in fixing front desk chaos: assessing your team's current morale, mindset, and motivation. Before you implement new systems or pile on training, you've got to address the emotional temperature of your practice. Is your team ready for change? Or are they quietly resisting it? Sandy lays out practical ways to reframe, re-energize, and reset expectations—ensuring your next move is a lasting one. If you want real ROI from your front desk, start here. What You'll Learn: Why morale must be addressed before systems What warning signs signal a disengaged front desk How to rally your team around performance without creating pressure The conversation you should be having in your next team meeting A mindset shift that changes everything about your approach to training Thank You to Our Sponsors: 🦷 Mango Voice – Mango Voice is a cloud-based phone system built for dental offices. It's packed with smart features that help your front desk perform at its best—from call recording and routing to texting and integrations. See it in action at mangovoice.com. 💰 Plan Forward – Plan Forward makes membership plans easy. Their revolutionary platform helps you grow your dental practice, improve patient loyalty, and create predictable recurring revenue. Learn more at planforward.io. 📈 Identity Dental Marketing – Your marketing firm should tell you who's landing on your website and what they're doing there. Identity Dental Marketing does that—and more. From website strategy to SEO and patient attraction systems, they help you grow smart and stay visible. Explore at identitydental.com.