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One part of being a leader that almost never feels comfortable is having difficult conversations. In fact, there’s only one thing worse than having a difficult conversation, and that’s avoiding one!

For a long time it has been believed that rewarding hard work gets people to put in more effort, and that people will not do the work that is demanded of them if there is no threat to some form of sec...

Stepping into a leadership role is an exciting moment in a vet or nurse’s career, but it doesn’t come without its challenges, including now managing people who used to be your peers.

Taking the leap ...

Recruitment in the veterinary profession is tough right now. So much so, that I’ve heard practices joke that their ideal candidate is “a vet with a pulse”.

Eek!

One of the most expensive mistakes yo...

The one thing that is constant in business is change. Times are changing so quickly these days you can easily get left behind. Sometimes it is easy to keep your head down and not notice where you need...

When I ____ then I ____ is probably one of the most overused phrases in the language of leaders. 

It might seem harmless on a day to day basis: “When I finish this op, then I’ll go and answer Emma’s ...

Being a leader is rewarding and exciting, but 60% of leaders report feeling lonely. And 75% of lonely leaders don’t seek any help.

Why is that?

Admitting to loneliness can feel like it equates to we...

Here are 7 maxims of inspirational leadership that I teach veterinary leaders how to embrace and embody in order to serve powerfully:

1. What’s in the way is the way.

Life has its way of bringing y...

Recently I was invited to speak on the lovely Laura Mairesse’s podcast Vet Vibes. She asked me, “What is the recipe for a successful recruitment process?” and I wanted to share my response with you he...

I recently joined the lovely Laura Mairesse on her podcast, Vet Vibes, and during our time together we pinned down the top 3 qualities of a great employer, and the top 3 qualities of a great leader.