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Show Notes

In this episode, we break down one of the fastest ways practices lose control—not from lack of systems, but from inconsistent enforcement of them.

When policies are applied differently depending on the person, tenure, or situation, they stop being policies and start becoming suggestions. And your team notices.

We discuss how uneven accountability impacts culture, performance, retention, and even legal risk—and what practice owners and managers must do to reset expectations, rebuild trust, and lead with consistency.

If you want a stronger team, better retention, and a more stable practice, this episode will challenge how you define—and enforce—fairness.

What You’ll Learn

• Why inconsistent enforcement is more damaging than having no policy at all
• How favoritism (intentional or not) leads to disengagement and turnover
• The difference between flexibility and inconsistency
• How uneven treatment can create HR and legal risk
• Early warning signs your team is losing trust in leadership
• How to reset expectations without creating backlash
• Practical ways to reintroduce accountability and consistency