Veterinary practice leadership is hard work with a steep learning curve. Grow your leadership skills and business confidence through insights and education that help you win with people and the real business of veterinary medicine.
The Pros and Cons of Practice Ownership
Practice ownership is wonderful in many ways. You get to have something that is all yours and reflects your values. You are the decider, choosing the business model, what the practice looks like, who works for you, and what type of clients you see.
Coaching: Let’s Get Started
You’ve decided to invest in development by hiring a professional coach. Congratulations! This shows your commitment to growth and recognition that you can't do this alone. This is one step towards building up your "board of advisors" - the network of support that will increase your success and personal satisfaction in your career.
Coaching: What it is and why you want it
I heard about life coaches, thinking the idea seemed a little out there because why would someone need a coach to do life? Honestly, I didn't think about coaches much at all. I didn't realize the purpose and value of a coach until my early forties, when, in my new corporate job.
Independent Practice Ownership: Don’t go it alone.
In this article, I share my evolution from a lonely, overwhelmed owner to one grounded in community support. I realized the key to avoiding burnout and propelling my clinic forward was embracing vulnerability. By building connections with mentors, coaches, and peers, I unlocked exponential growth - both personally and professionally.
Simple Acts of Empowerment: The Power of Names
Taking the time to acknowledge and show respect to the support team you work with makes for a more cohesive and empowered team that clients trust so that you won’t have a group of nameless faces but respected professionals.
The Power of Empowerment
What is empowerment? It’s hard to say because it’s a term that’s so overused and so broad that it either means everything or nothing. Webster defines it in just ten words as “the authority or power given to someone to do something.” That seems simple, doesn’t it? Just do that. Hand over the power and let someone do something.
Are you acting like a boss?
Do you know if you’re acting like a boss or a leader? It’s easy and natural to tell people what to do, but the impact that choice has is not the one you want. Involving your team in decision making is the path to empowerment, where everyone is committed to solving problems and achieving success.