Displaying 3 items of Voices from The Bench with the tag "hr".
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421: Katherine Steinbock-Dyke: From Girl Scout Cookies to CEO of Whip Mix
April 20th, 2026 | 1 hr 3 mins
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This week we chat with Katherine Steinbock-Dyke of Whip Mix about growing up in a family-run dental company and unexpectedly working her way to CEO. She shares her path from HR and corporate roles into operations, product development, and ultimately leadership—highlighting the balance between tradition and innovation in today’s evolving lab landscape. The episode mixes stories of continuous improvement, digital transitions, and industry travel, all wrapped in the perspective of someone focused on keeping a legacy company relevant for the future.
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331: Fun in the Sun at the FDLA with Enja Dorchuluun, Bart Cothran, & Fernando DeLeon
July 29th, 2024 | 1 hr 15 mins
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Thanks to the amazing people at Jensen Dental, we got to set up at the Florida Dental Laboratory Symposium in Orlando, Florida back in June. This week brings three wonderful conversations with Enja Dorchuluun, Bart Cothran, & Fernando DeLeon
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319: The Benefit of Providing Benefits for Dental Technicians with Michael Clark
May 6th, 2024 | 1 hr 7 mins
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This week we talk to Michael Clark, who after being a pivotal member of Argen as they went from an alloy company to a digital solutions partner, has embarked on a goal of providing good insurance benefits to those in the dental community.