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I talk a lot about inspirational leadership, but what is it? How do we define it, and why does it matter? 

The word “inspirational” comes from the Latin word, “Inspiratus”, which means “to breathe in...

In a previous post I defined what an inspirational leader is and why it matters. Today I am going to expand on that and bust 3 myths around what it means to be an inspirational leader so that the peop...

When I ask practice owners and leaders what they need. The number one response is, "More time". As a business owner myself I can't tell you how many times I've said over the years, "I'm so busy, there...

Whether we are aware of it or not, whether we like it or not, our leadership is shaped by our beliefs, feelings, values, and behaviours.

Your beliefs (positive and negative) are decisions you make ab...

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The Big Shift

The veterinary industry is going through a big shift, and whenever change happens there’s always the messy bit in the middle where things se...

The word ‘confidence’ comes from the Latin meaning ‘with trust’. When we are confident, not only do we gain trust from others (i.e., we appear more trustworthy), but we also trust ourselves. This is w...

Communication is one of the most important tools for great leadership. How you speak to others, about others, to yourself, and about yourself, can empower or disempower people. Words can lift people u...

The key to self-development is having a growth mindset, but I think the key to developing others is a coach mindset. You see, a growth mindset focuses on your abilities, qualities, and capabilities an...

When it comes to leadership, many assume it's an innate trait, either present from birth or forever out of reach. However, I firmly believe that leadership is a skill that can be cultivated with th...

As a veterinary leader, self-awareness is key.  

Self-awareness comes from knowing yourself, knowing your values, personality, needs, habits, and emotions. It is through self-awareness that you can c...