884: 5 Signs It’s Time to Fire Someone – Adriana Booth

Not everyone is the right fit for your practice. But when and how do you let them go? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you see the five signs that it’s time to part ways and how to “free up” their future. To learn how to start enjoying the people around you, listen to Episode 884 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Adriana:

• Join Adriana on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.booth
• Follow Adriana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrimarieb
• Send Courtney an email to learn more about ACT: courtney@actdental.com 

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Episode Resources:

• Watch the video version of Episode 884: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
• Register for ACT’s To The Top Study Club (July 25, 2025): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/climb-with-us-register-for-july-25-2025-ttt-study-club-tickets-1205497959849

Main Takeaways:

• Are your team members aligned with your core values?
• Do your team members consistently fail to meet expectations?
• Are your team members showing resistance to growth and feedback?
• Do your team members show toxic behaviors that impact your culture?
• What negative impact is your team’s bad behavior having on your patients?
• Be prepared to have the “Today is the day” conversation when the time comes.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

3:08 Why this is an important topic.

10:35 Misalignment with your core values.

15:07 Consistent failure to meet expectations.

17:56 Toxic behaviors that impact culture.

23:01 Resistance to feedback or growth.

27:50 The negative impact on patient relationships.

30:38 Prepare for the “Today is the day” conversation.

38:53 Final takeaways.

Adriana Booth, BS, RDH Bio:

Adriana Booth is a Lead Practice Coach who partners with dentists and their teams to cultivate leadership skills, build practice growth, and streamline business practices. After spending nearly two decades in the dental industry working with top-notch dental teams, Adriana came to ACT to share her passion for professional growth, high-level training, and systems creation with our clients. As a dental hygienist with a love for continuing education and personal growth, helping a practice become successful is at the heart of her passion for dentistry.

Adriana has a B.S. in Dental Hygiene from West Liberty University/O’Hehir University. By being involved in several Columbus, Ohio, study clubs, Adriana maintains strong relationships within her local dental community. She enjoys a variety of fitness activities, family time, good books, and at the top of her list, her fur babies.