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In November 2023, we completed a nationwide survey of 6,500 vets and nurses, shedding light on two crucial aspects of the profession: wellbeing and communication. These are not just buzzwords...

Have you ever considered investing in an external coach for your team?

The expertise and external perspective provided by an external coach can help veterinary practices achieve their desired...

A mistake I commonly see practice owners make when hiring is hiring to fill a gap.

It makes sense to hire for the now when you have urgent staffing needs due to a key member of staff leaving, or...

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...

Reactive recruitment is when you start looking for a new vet or nurse because a position has become available in your practice.

It seems logical. After all, why would you put effort into recruiting...

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...

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...

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...

For a long time, the veterinary profession has adhered to the leader-follower approach. It seems logical for a high stress environment where emergency situations happen. But what the...