Why Dentists Struggle With Leadership (and How to Fix It) | Marissa Krugov

About this episode

Marissa Krugov discusses the challenges dentists face with leadership and offers strategies to improve team dynamics and practice culture.

Marissa Krugov is a culture and leadership expert who helps dentists turn struggling teams into thriving practices. With decades of experience spanning every role in dentistry—from hygiene coordinator to regional manager for a large DSO—she’s seen it all. What sets Marissa apart is her unique blend of dental expertise and life coaching as a Tony Robbins Certified Coach. She combines proven systems with deep human connection, teaching dentists how to lead confidently, build accountability, and grow both their people and their profits. In this episode, we dig into why dentists struggle with leadership and how to fix it. Marissa shares practical, step-by-step strategies for handling toxic team members, improving communication, and protecting your practice from hidden threats like embezzlement. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by team drama or just looking to take your culture to the next level, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways. What You Will Learn 💡 Why most dentists feel unprepared to lead their teams—and how to change that. The systems and conversations that create accountability without conflict. How to handle toxic team members without blowing up your…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Hubbard

Guest: Marissa Krugov

Topics covered

• leadership
• dentistry
• team management
• communication
• accountability
• culture

Keywords

• dentists
• leadership
• team dynamics
• communication
• accountability
• toxic team members
• embezzlement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tony Robbins

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