SELLEST OSAST
The best leaders aren't the ones their teams can't live without. They're the ones who've built systems, communication, and trust that allow the practice to thrive even when they're away.
Dr. Lona and Dr. Andrew Alekna explore what happens after you've hired the right people. They discuss why communication, accountability, and consistent leadership rhythms determine whether a team becomes independent or remains dependent on the practice owner. Through personal stories and practical examples, they unpack the mindset shifts required to let go of control, address difficult conversations early, and create an environment where both people and the practice continue to grow.
If you've ever struggled to delegate, hesitated to hold your team accountable, or found yourself becoming the bottleneck in your own practice, this conversation offers practical leadership principles for building a stronger team—and a practice that doesn't rely on you for every decision.
Key Highlights
03:47 – A clearer way to measure whether your practice can truly operate without you.
05:21 – The leadership shift that helps you support team growth without letting your ego get in the way.
07:24 – Where to look first when a team member is missing expectations or falling short on a KPI.
09:20 – Keeping the mission at the center of difficult team conversations.
10:59 – Why early accountability can be one of the most supportive things you offer your team.
12:28 – Choosing which hard conversation to have now before the problem becomes harder to fix.
14:21 – Recognizing whether you tend to micromanage, avoid conflict, or move between both.
15:11 – A practical leadership process for delegating without losing visibility or control.
16:48 – Using practice numbers to catch problems before they become obvious in the day-to-day.
18:12 – The communication rhythms that create more clarity, engagement, and freedom across the team.
20:15 – Creating enough growth inside the practice to keep strong team members challenged and engaged.
23:42 – Two practical places to begin when communication or accountability has started to slip.
24:31 - Sustainable weight loss requires more than a diet. It requires the right system and support. Dr. Chris welcomes Dr. Roger Sahoury from Success Partner SprintSet to explore how chiropractors can expand their impact with a guided weight-loss program that attracts new patients, supports lasting lifestyle change, and creates a scalable revenue stream through coaching, technology, and proven business systems.
Resources Mentioned
For more information SprintSet about please visit: https://sprintset.com/
To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Lona: https://go.oncehub.com/DrLonaBuildPodcast
To schedule a Strategy Session with Dr Bobby: https://go.oncehub.com/DrBobbyBuildPodcast
Learn more about the Remarkable CEO Podcast: https://theremarkablepractice.com/podcast
