In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher welcomes back Dr. Martin Mendelson for a powerful second conversation—one that dives deep into mindset, leadership, and the thoughts that quietly shape our lives and practices.

Dr. Mendelson, a dentist-turned-coach and author of One Move Makes All the Difference, breaks down why happiness leads to success (not the other way around), how the space between stimulus and response determines our outcomes, and why teams thrive when psychological safety and accountability coexist.

This episode blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence, real-world leadership tools, and humor—offering practical frameworks clinicians and teams can apply immediately.

If you've ever felt stuck reacting instead of responding, or sensed your team could be healthier, calmer, and more aligned—this conversation is for you.

• Why happiness is the driver of success—not the reward
  
  

• The TEAM framework: Thoughts → Emotions → Actions → Results
  
  

• Responding vs. reacting under stress
  
  

• The power of the pause between stimulus and response
  
  

• Creating psychological safety and accountability within teams
  
  

• Preventing "jumping to catastrophe" in leadership and communication
  
  

• Why mindset work is essential for sustainable growth in dentistry
  
  

• Insights from Martin's new book One Move Makes All the Difference
  
  

✔ Mindset always precedes outcomes
✔ Small pauses can create massive change
✔ Strong cultures are built intentionally, not accidentally
✔ Leadership begins between your ears

Dr. Martin Mendelson is a speaker, certified coach, and author of One Move Makes All the Difference: How to Find Your Power and Transform Your Life. With experience spanning clinical dentistry, education, emotional intelligence, and happiness studies, Martin helps individuals and teams get out of their own way and lead with clarity, intention, and purpose.

🔗 Website: martinmendelson.com
📘 Book: One Move Makes All the Difference (available wherever books are sold)

Greg Essenmacher is the founder of GnA Consult and host of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, where he explores the business, leadership, and human side of dentistry—helping teams improve patient experience, case acceptance, and long-term sustainability.

In this powerful episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with cosmetic dentist and educator Dr. Farokh Jiveh for a deeply honest conversation about personal transformation, leadership, and what truly drives patient connection and case acceptance.

Dr. J shares his journey from outward success and inner burnout to alignment, clarity, and purpose—and how that shift changed everything from how he leads his team to how patients experience care.

This episode goes far beyond techniques and procedures. It's about presence, energy, listening, and why dentistry is ultimately a human experience before it's ever a clinical one.

If you've ever felt successful on paper but disconnected in practice—or wondered why some teams and doctors thrive while others struggle—this conversation will resonate.

• The hidden cost of comfort and "success on paper"

• Why leadership always starts with self-leadership

• How inner chaos shows up in your practice and your team

• The difference between fixing patients and truly listening to them

• Why patients will tell you their treatment plan—if you're present

• Alignment, energy, and their impact on case acceptance

• Letting go of ego, control, and attachment to outcomes

• Dentistry as a feeling-based, human-centered experience

✔ You can't lead others until you learn to lead yourself
✔ Case acceptance improves when patients feel heard, not sold
✔ Alignment creates trust—for teams and patients alike
✔ Dentistry isn't just about what you do; it's about how you show up

Dr. Farokh Jiveh is a cosmetic dentist, educator, and founder of Palm Beach Dental Academy. Known for his immersive, one-on-one mentoring approach, Dr. J teaches dentists how to master cosmetic dentistry while emphasizing presence, leadership, and authentic patient connection.

His teaching philosophy focuses on helping clinicians shorten their learning curve—not just clinically, but personally—so they can practice with confidence, clarity, and alignment.

🔗 Learn more: PalmBeachDentalAcademy.com

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Gabriel Hofmann, CEO of ConsultHaus and longtime leader in the dental and health services industries, for a deep conversation on human capital, culture, and the mindset required to build organizations that truly last.

Gabriel brings more than 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams, and in this episode, he breaks down why people—not products, not processes—are the true engine of growth. From hiring and retention to leadership habits and organizational alignment, Gabriel shares the real frameworks he uses to help companies scale with intention.

Inside this episode:

• Why human capital is the most overlooked competitive advantage
• The habits strong leaders build—and the ones struggling leaders avoid
• How clarity, communication, and culture anchor organizational growth
• Hiring philosophies that actually create long-term retention
• Why accountability and empathy must coexist inside every team
• The shifts companies must make to stay competitive in a changing workforce
• How Gabriel helps organizations operationalize strategy through people, systems, and leadership development

Gabriel also opens up about the lessons he's learned coaching executives, the impact of trust on team performance, and why investing in people is the smartest strategy any business can make.

🎧 TTS-144 Human Capital – w/ Gabriel Hofmann
Listen to learn how human-centered leadership, intentional hiring, and clear communication can transform the future of your organization.

Connect with Gabriel:
consult.haus | LinkedIn: Gabriel Hofmann

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