Let’s be real - building a leadership team isn’t just about hiring strong people. It’s about letting them lead. If you’ve ever found yourself answering endless questions from your clinical directors or leadership staff, wondering why they can’t just run things without you, this episode is for you.

In this week’s episode, I sit down with leadership expert and clinical director Lisa Besler to break down the top 5 things leadership teams need from YOU, the group practice owner, to thrive without constant oversight. We dig into the mindset shifts and practice management systems that help you step out of the weeds and into visionary leadership.

We’re getting real about control, trust, and how to delegate tasks effectively without everything falling apart. If you want to focus on the big picture and finally stop being your team's go-to problem solver, this episode is a must-listen.

In this episode, we unpack:

• Why most owners think they’re delegating - but aren’t. Hint: If your team still needs your approval for everything, you're not really practicing delegation in leadership.
• What true ownership looks like on a leadership team. Discover how to shift from being a decider to empowering clinical leadership to own results (even the messy ones).
• The one thing you’re likely skipping that’s sabotaging your team’s success. It’s not flashy, but it’s foundational - and it’s the heart of good practice management systems.
• How to train your team to think like leaders. We’ll show you what real mentorship looks like inside solid leadership development practices.
  Why letting go is hard - and how to do it anyway. Lisa shares a powerful mindset reframe that helped her stop micromanaging and start trusting her people.
  
  

Building a sustainable practice means building a sustainable team. 

And that means it’s time to take leadership development practices, delegation in leadership, and your internal practice management systems seriously. When you delegate tasks effectively, you create space for innovation, growth, and the freedom to finally focus on what really matters.

Tune in to the full episode now to hear Lisa’s top five game-changing tips - and start creating the kind of clinical leadership team that actually leads.

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Are your notes putting your practice at risk? 

Skipping a HIPPA compliance checklist or letting sloppy therapy documentation slide could cost you big - legally, financially, and ethically. In this episode of The Group Practice Exchange Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Tiana Kelly, who’s here to help you strengthen your compliance practices, streamline your counseling documentation, and make sure your systems (and team!) are protecting your clients and your business.

We’re covering what you actually need in your HIPPA compliance checklist, how to spot the most common therapy documentation mistakes before they snowball, and why having the right therapy documentation software can make all the difference. 

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

• The most common compliance gaps in group practices - and why skipping your HIPPA compliance checklist isn’t worth the risk.
• How to avoid the top counseling documentation mistakes Dr. Kelly sees over and over in chart audits.
• Why timeliness in therapy documentation isn’t just a nice-to-have (and what to do if you’ve fallen behind).
• The features you should look for in therapy documentation software to make compliance easier on your whole team.
• How to implement new compliance policies without overwhelming your clinicians or disrupting client care.
  
  

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough to protect my practice?” this conversation will give you the clarity - and actionable steps - you need. Compliance doesn’t have to be intimidating, and your HIPPA compliance checklist, counseling documentation, and therapy documentation software can work together to keep you safe and efficient.

LINKS:

Need extra support? Join The Exchange, a membership community just for group practice owners. 

The Group Practice Exchange Programs + Courses

The Accountability Equation™ Quiz

The Accountability Equation Book

Group Practice Forecasting Support GPT

CONNECT WITH MAUREEN WERRBACH & THE GROUP PRACTICE EXCHANGE:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

LinkedIn

CONNECT WITH DR. TIANA KELLY:

Website

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

SPONSORS:

TherapyNotes: An EHR software that helps behavioral health professionals manage their practice with confidence and efficiency. Go to therapynotes.com/r/thegrouppracticeexchange for two free months! 

GreenOak Accounting: An accounting firm that specializes in working with group practices. Mention TGPE to get $100 off your first month!