Generational? Or Societal? The Work Ethic Problem l 5MF
From The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger by Dr. Glenn Krieger
May 8, 2026 · 3 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the cultural factors affecting work ethic and staffing frustrations in orthodontic practices, contrasting Japanese and American workplace cultures.
What if I told you your biggest staffing frustrations might have less to do with Gen Z—and more to do with the culture we’ve created around work? This episode isn’t about criticizing younger employees—it’s about reflecting on what we tolerate, reward, and model inside our practices. I talk about the differences I’ve observed between Japanese and American workplace culture, how it impacts orthodontic teams, and why leaders may need to rethink the systems and expectations they’ve created. If ...
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Glenn Krieger
Topics covered
- work ethic
- staffing frustrations
- work culture
- Gen Z
- leadership
- orthodontics
Keywords
- work ethic
- Gen Z
- staffing
- work culture
- leadership
- orthodontics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: orthodontic teams
Places: Japan, America
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