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 I’ve been ill for almost a month. I’ve managed, mostly, because I’m a parent, so the world doesn’t stop turning, does it? But last week I had to reschedule clients – something I almost never do.
As ...
Some days you want to pack it all in and just get a job.Â
(If you're carrying ownership responsibility as well as leadership, keep reading).
How often does that idea cross your mind?
A few times a ...
You don’t become a practice owner by accident. You become one because you care deeply…about standards, about patients, about providing a highly personalised service, about consistency of care, value
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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 -...
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...
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...
Leadership isn't just about managing teams or making decisions; it's about growing right along with the challenges and changes life throws at us. The saying "our leadership grows as quickly as we do" ...
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...
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