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The cycle goes like this:
– You want to rest
– You feel guilty for resting
– So you keep pushing
– Until you hit breaking point
– Then you crash
…And before long, you’re doing it all again.
Sound fam...
The veterinary leaders I often meet are smart, capable, and deeply committed. They care a lot about their team, their patients, their standards, and their role. And, they are holding it all together -...
It’s the early hours of the morning. I’m lying here feeding my baby, and my mind is gently circling back to a client I saw yesterday for the first time.
I’m replaying parts of the session, not just wha...
A Leadership Role You Never Planned For… But Here You Are.
Most veterinary leaders do not step into leadership because they planned to. It just happened.
Maybe you were the most experienced. Maybe y...
The Illusion of Safety in Information
We live in a time where information is everywhere. If you have a problem, there is an article, a YouTube video, or even AI that can give you an answer in seconds...
One of the most valuable leadership lessons I’ve learned—one that took me a long time to fully understand—is this: Your team is a reflection of youÂ
“But Rachael…” I hear you say, “I’m not responsibl...
In the hustle and bustle of veterinary practice, from treating patients to managing a team, it's easy to operate on autopilot. Yet, have you ever stopped to consider how much of your daily life is dri...
- Sometimes you will suck.
To excel at anything, we must first be willing to be less than great. Remember your first operation? Did it go well? Yeah, maybe. But was it perfect? Probably not. So, wh...
Being a leader is like sailing a ship through unknown waters. In order to stay directionally correct, you need a compass.
The most effective compass is your values because they always point towards w...
Do you have a trusted right-hand person who plays a crucial role in steering your veterinary practice towards success and facing challenges head-on? Selecting the right individual for this role is a s...
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