How Dental Leaders Build Resilient, People-First Teams, Featuring Cara Cherry
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Ready to lead a team that grows stronger with every challenge?
This episode of the Just DeW It podcast brings back Cara Cherry, Spring 2023 cover story and Los Angeles regional president at Patterson, for a conversation that’s as insightful as it is inspiring. Anne explores Cara’s unique journey, from her horse-riding roots in Philadelphia to her current role leading high-performing teams, all while balancing life as a committed mom and passionate advocate for women’s advancement and sustainability.
We get a candid look at the lessons Cara learned early on—discipline, resilience, and investing wholeheartedly in whatever you do—and how she applies these values to build workplaces where people grow, stay motivated, and feel accountable. The conversation dives into practical strategies for creating strong teams, fostering a culture where progress matters more than perfection, and encouraging everyone to adapt to technology and create positive environmental change. With personal stories, actionable tips, and unfiltered advice on embracing failure as part of growth, this episode offers wisdom for professionals across dentistry and well beyond.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How early life experiences outside of work shape strong leaders
- Key leadership principles for building motivated, resilient teams
- The importance of “progress over perfection” in fast-changing industries
- Strategies for identifying and addressing gaps in team performance
- What makes a people-first company culture stand the test of time
- Real-life stories of mission-driven leadership creating a lasting impact
- Practical, entry-level sustainability tips for homes and dental practices
- How small green steps fuel larger industry-wide change
- Adapting to rapid changes in dental technology and digital tools
Tune in now to discover Cara Cherry’s personal playbook for leading with heart and taking bold actions with your career, your team, and your community!
(This episode originally aired on December 11, 2024)
You Can Learn More About Cara Cherry Here:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cara-cherry-912559a
Cara’s DeW Article: issuu.com/dentalentrepreneur/docs/dew_magazine_spring2023/s/24060593
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