The Raving Patients Podcast

Season 

8

, Episode 

262

Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Building a High-Performing Dental Team with Jonathan Bonanno

Season 

8

, Episode 

262

March 7, 2025

Safe Spaces, Strong Teams: Building a High-Performing Dental Team with Jonathan Bonanno

If you've ever struggled with hiring the right people, fostering a positive workplace culture, or keeping your team engaged, you’re not alone. But today’s episode of The Raving Patients Podcast can help you change that.

To break this down, I’ve invited Jonathan Bonanno, an expert in leadership development, workplace culture, and psychological safety. With a background in corporate consulting and dental practice optimization, Jonathan specializes in helping practices attract top talent, build cohesive teams, and create a thriving, productive work environment.

In this conversation, we discuss:

  • How to hire and retain top-tier dental talent
  • The power of psychological safety in your practice
  • Why toxic workplaces happen—and how to fix them
  • Leadership strategies to strengthen your team and improve practice culture
  • Combatting imposter syndrome and building confidence as a leader

If you want to transform your dental practice into a place where both your team and patients thrive, this episode is a must-listen!

Key Takeaways

Introduction and Event Overview (00:47)

Jonathan Bonanno's Background and Expertise (01:49)

Talent Optimization in Dental Practices (06:03)

Improving Workplace Health and Behavior (11:10)

Creating Psychological Safety in Teams (14:36)

Leadership's Role in Workplace Culture (16:35)

Understanding and Combating Imposter Syndrome (20:06)

Exploring Psychodynamic Psychotherapy (23:43)

Recognizing the Need for External Help (27:02)

Lightning Round Q&A (28:10)

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