{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Women Who Lead: Lorie Streeter on Leadership, Confidence, and The Next Chapter","description":"This week, we\u2019re joined by a true force in dentistry, Lorie Streeter. With more than 30 years in the industry, Lorie has built a career that proves there\u2019s no single path to leadership or success. From getting her start as a dental office manager to working in the DSO world, helping grow AADOM from roughly 1,200 members to more than 10,000, building her own businesses, and now serving as Vice President of U.S. Expansion at MaxAssist, Lorie has never been afraid to follow the signs pointing her toward what\u2019s next. We talk about women in leadership and why we sometimes struggle to own our accomplishments, the importance of developing leaders instead of simply managing people, and how to recognize when you may have outgrown your current chapter. Lorie also shares her perspective on the massive changes happening in dentistry, from AI and technology to staffing challenges and the evolving expectations of today's patients. And, of course, we talk about what brought Lorie to MaxAssist and why she believes technology should give dental teams more time to connect with their patients, not replace that human connection. In this episode, we chat about: Lorie\u2019s very unexpected introduction to dentistry Her nearly 18 years helping build and grow AADOM Women, confidence, and owning what you\u2019ve accomplished Why great leadership is about developing other people Career pivots and recognizing when it\u2019s time for your next chapter The evolution of dentistry over the last 30+ years AI, automation, and why the human element still matters Why patient experience may be one of the biggest differentiators for practices moving forward Lorie\u2019s newest chapter with MaxAssist And why sometimes the best career plan is being open to the opportunities you never planned for Find Lorie Connect with Lorie Streeter on LinkedIn and follow along with what she\u2019s doing as Vice President of U.S. Expansion at MaxAssist Learn more about MaxAssist and how they\u2019re helping dental teams streamline the front office, uncover opportunities, and spend more time focused on their patients. ","author_name":"Breath of Fresh Air Dental Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/506053","html":"