Leaders Emerging Among Dentistry (LEAD) is the Florida Dental Association’s signature program for leadership development. LEAD provides participants with training to develop their leadership and interpersonal skills. In addition to overall leadership development, LEAD gives attendees a backstage pass to FDA happenings and leadership opportunities. This is a great opportunity to get plugged into organized dentistry at all levels of the tripartite and grow in your leadership abilities. 

Cost for FDA members is $25.00 beginning on October 1st

Cost for non-FDA member is $50 and will open on November 1st

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Friday, January 17, 2025

Marriott Orlando Airport Lakeside

Agenda

9:00 AM       Effective Feedback
Tyler Enslin, Professional Development Speaker

Creating a culture that embraces frequent candid feedback is essential to the growth of both individuals and organizations. Without it, productivity falls, communication becomes ineffective, and ultimately employee engagement and retention suffer. In this highly interactive training participants will be equipped with specific skills to deliver even challenging feedback in a way that is both effective and empathetic. Attendees will also learn techniques to receive feedback that allows them to manage their internal and external responses, and as a result gain value from each exchange.

1:00 PM        Lunch

2:00 PM        Breakout Sessions

Young Career Dentist
Dr. David Rice, founder & CEO of IgniteDDS

From dental school, to residency, DSO’s large group practices, small group practices, private practice, etc. the professional landscape of Dentistry is changing. How do you figure what is right for you and when? This discussion features members of the FDA’s Leadership Development Committee and the New Dentist Task Force sharing their experiences and fielding questions. This session is moderated by Dr. David Rice from IgniteDDS.

Master Your Memory
Tyler Enslin, Professional Development Speaker

The human brain possesses and incredible amount of power to store and recall information. Unfortunately most people are never taught how to fully access this ability. In this fun and interactive mini course, attendees will learn unique and exciting methods to increase their memory skills to extraordinary

3:30 PM        Leadership in the Tripartite
Panel Discussion

What happens after LEAD? How do you get connected within your affiliate, your component or at the FDA? Put those new skills to use and learn more about being a leader in the profession.

4:30 PM        Adjournment