The Hidden Pulse w/Cissy Guest Dr. Brad Hughes

About this episode

Cissy Mangrum interviews Dr. Brad Hughes about innovative leadership in dentistry and community growth.

In this episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy , I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Brad Hughes, CEO and founder of Vision Dental Partners. Dr. Hughes is not just a dentist; he's a visionary leader who is reimagining what it means to build and lead a thriving dental practice. A third-generation dentist and entrepreneurial trailblazer, Dr. Hughes has been practicing dentistry for over 17 years. Through Vision Dental Partners, he is pioneering a physician-led partnership model that balances clinical excellence with leadership development, helping doctors and their teams grow in both skill and purpose. Over the past year, Dr. Hughes has emerged as a strong voice on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, sharing insights on accountability, authenticity, and cultivating a genuine "growth mindset." His focus extends beyond scaling practices; he's passionate about developing people, building strong teams, and fostering community growth. In today's conversation, you'll feel his passion and hear why he believes dental leadership needs to be approached in a different way. We'll dive into how he's building a partner-based network across Indiana and South Carolina, how he develops…

People in this episode

Host: Cissy Mangrum

Guest: Dr. Brad Hughes

Topics covered

• dental leadership
• entrepreneurship
• team development
• growth mindset
• community growth

Keywords

• dental practice
• leadership development
• Vision Dental Partners
• growth mindset
• team building

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vision Dental Partners

Places: Indiana, South Carolina

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